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Sunday, 28 August 2011

Pancakes with Maple Syrup and Butter



  • 300g self-rising flour
  • 500ml milk
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 60g melted butter
  • Extra Melted butter to grease and cook
  • Maple syrup, to serve

  1. Sift the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda into a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together the milk, sugar and eggs in a separate bowl.
  3. Now add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, whisk constantly until a smooth batter is formed.
  4. Now add melted butter gradually in the batter and keep stirring.
  5. Put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  6. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Grease with the extra melted butter
  8. Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the heated pan and quickly move the pan in round direction to form a 15cm-diameter pancake.
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface of pancake and it starts getting golden underneath.
  10. Turn and cook for 2 minutes until golden.
  11. Make about 10 pancakes repeating same process
  12. Place all pancakes on serving plates.
  13. Pour maple syrup and butter on the top of the pancakes.

Monday, 15 August 2011

CINNAMON BUN


INGREDIENTS
* 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
* 1 tablespoon warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
* 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, divided
* 1/4 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
* 1 egg yolk
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
* GLAZE:
* 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water

METHOD
1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a bowl,
combine the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of the
butter until crumbly. Add the milk, egg yolk and yeast mixture; stir well.
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2.Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a
10-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush butter to within 1/2
in. of edges. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining sugar.
Sprinkle over dough, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Roll up jelly-roll
style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 1-in.
slices; place cut side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and
let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
1.Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. In a bowl,
combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve
drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.
INGREDIENTS
* 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
* 1 tablespoon warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
* 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, divided
* 1/4 cup warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
* 1 egg yolk
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
* GLAZE:
* 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water

METHOD
1.In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a bowl,
combine the flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and salt. Cut in 2 tablespoons of the
butter until crumbly. Add the milk, egg yolk and yeast mixture; stir well.
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2.Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a
10-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush butter to within 1/2
in. of edges. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining sugar.
Sprinkle over dough, then sprinkle with chocolate chips. Roll up jelly-roll
style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 1-in.
slices; place cut side down in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Cover and
let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
1.Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. In a bowl,
combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve
drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve warm.

TIPS
·Proof the yeast.
. Don¹t add cold ingredients to the mix.
· Let your dough rise in a CLEAN, oiled bowl.

TIPS
·Proof the yeast.
. Don¹t add cold ingredients to the mix.
· Let your dough rise in a CLEAN, oiled bowl.




chocolate chip muffins








chocolate tart

Ingredients
Fresh Cream 200ml
Sugar 30gm
Coca powder 20gm
Egg yolk 3nos
Vanilla essence few drops
Chocolate chips 30gms


Method
Heat chocolate chips, cream and sugar.
Add coca powder, yolk and vanilla essence.
TIPS
Give the chocolate tart a tangy citrus flavor by adding a small amount of
freshly grated lemon zest or orange extract



old fashion butter crunch

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chocolate fondant



Chocolate Fondant

Ingredients
Flour 75gm
Butter 100gm
Dark chocolate 100gm
Sugar 75gm
Baking powder 3/4tsp
Whole egg 4 no


Method:
· Melt butter, chocolate in the microwave or in a saucepan.
·Whisk whole egg until light and fluffy add sugar little by little.
·Fold in flour sifted with baking powder.
. Lastly fold in melted chocolate mixture.
· Pour into buttered and floured moulds and bake at 180 C for 7 to 8
minutes.

·Demould immediately and serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

TIPS
If the fondant becomes too dry, add a few drops of water and continue to
knead.