My kitchen smells like your typical bakery in the neighbourhood, those Cheese Scones are so good! American Scones (sounds like "cone") or British Scones (pronounce as "skon") whichever how you say it... they are both yummy, and that's what's important. Today, I was busy in the kitchen making this and that. My kids were like… Continue reading Cheese Scones
Tag: rice and bread
Pan de Coco (Coconut Bread)
Pan de Coco (Coconut Bread) is a soft, fluffy sweet bun with sweetened coconut filling. It could be eaten as a snack or dessert. It is perfect with your favourite coffee, tea, unsweetened hot chocolate, or on its own! This coconut bread is one of the most common Filipino bread, available in local bakeries. It… Continue reading Pan de Coco (Coconut Bread)
Hot Cross Buns
Do you know where Hot Cross Buns originated? In 12th century, buns were baked by Anglican monk and marked them with a cross to remind us of Good Friday. Later on, Hot Cross Buns were so popular, and eventually became a symbol of Easter weekend. Today, we can eat Hot Cross Buns anytime we want,… Continue reading Hot Cross Buns
Banana Oat Bread
This Banana Oat Bread recipe calls for two things that should probably sitting in your kitchen and does not require you to go out of your house and queue for 1 hour and so at the grocery. It’s fluffy, moist and super filling, it’s so good you’ll thank me later. We are entering our second… Continue reading Banana Oat Bread
Bread Pudding
Every country has its own version of Bread Pudding. The best thing about this dessert is that, it is made of a day-old bread or stale bread. It’s one of the desserts that can be made every day at home. The main ingredient of a Bread Pudding is, of course, bread. The type of bread… Continue reading Bread Pudding
Blueberry Lemon Scones
Very easy Blueberry Lemon Scones recipe filled with of course... blueberries and drizzled with sweet and tangy lemon glaze. These scones were done in 30 minutes. Seriously, I was supposed to make this the night before but I totally forgot and slept through the night. Or maybe I remembered it when I was awakened by… Continue reading Blueberry Lemon Scones
Spirulina Chicken Karage Bao
INGREDIENTS FOR BAO:2 Tbsp Caster sugar1¼ tsp Active dried yeast200 ml Warm water, or a dash more if needed300 gm Plain flour (2 cups)1 tsp Salt½ tsp Baking powder1 Tbsp Spirulina powder or Malunggay powder1 Tbsp Peanut oil, choose a good quality one, plus extra for brushingINSTRUCTIONS:1. Put sugar and yeast in a small… Continue reading Spirulina Chicken Karage Bao
Spanish Bread
INGREDIENTS:FOR DOUGH:3 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk3 tablespoons or 60 grams of butter, melted1 eggFOR FILLING:1/2 cup or 115 grams butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 bread crumbsFOR BREADING:1/2 cup breadINSTRUCTIONS:1. Put milk and yeast in a microwavable bowl or Pyrex cup and heat in the microwave for 30… Continue reading Spanish Bread
Pandesal without Bread Maker
In the Philippines, we always have pandesal or Filipino bread for breakfast. It's yummy with margarine or butter, peanut butter, liver spread, nutella, even pansit bihon or by itself. Recipe for pandesal is up on my blog now.Here in New Zealand, our favourite spread for pandesal is Nuttelex. It's a healthy alternative to butter. It's… Continue reading Pandesal without Bread Maker
Easy Soft and Moist Banana Bread
INGREDIENT:½ cup white sugar½-3/4 cup brown sugar (I used ½ cup)8 tablespoons butter, softened (1 stick or 113 grams)2 eggs, beaten3 large extra ripe bananas (1½ cups mashed)2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1½ teaspoon cinnamon1½ teaspoons vanilla extract½ cup buttermilkINSTRUCTIONS:1. Preheat oven to 325 F or 160 C.2. Grease… Continue reading Easy Soft and Moist Banana Bread
