I came across a recipe using Parathas as pastry shields(cover) for the chicken pies. I got to bake it today as there were some in the fridge. The fillings flavored same as the classic chicken pie fillings and for the top where a paratha skin is used instead of a pastry, you would still enjoy…
Category: Baking
Simply home-cooked food and recipes!
Pork Floss Cupcakes
I was so delighted when the little cakes came out of the oven golden brown and full of aroma all over the kitchen. It tasted Yummy! Yet another amazing savory cupcake recipe. Ingredients A 120g butter 80g icing sugar 2 eggs grade-B (beaten) 60g mayonnaise B 140g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder C 30g…
Steamed Fruit Cake
I baked this Fruit Cake using what I have in my pantry. The recipe calls for dried apricot and mixed peel which I don’t have any in stock, instead I used only sultanas, fresh red cherries and mixed fruits. And it turns out just as good. Great with a cuppa! Ingredients A 250g sultana 25g…
A Different Sponge Cake
A Sponge cake with different ingredients using the steam method. This recipe by Alex Goh, one of my favorite chefs whose bread making is superbly well known because of his techniques creating softness in the texture of the bread. Ingredients A 5 eggs 140g sugar 140g brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt Ingredients B 1 tsp…
Easy Pineapple Cupcakes
A different kind of cupcakes I suppose…Ingredients used is so simple and yet delicious. I am so delighted by this author Coco Kong for all her wonderful Cupcakes recipes. She uses very simple methods and ingredients creating unique and different flavors Cupcakes as well. Again, it is about texture and flavor. The ones I baked …
Classic Kuih Seri Muka(sticky rice w’ Pandan custard topping)
Have you ever gave a thought of why there are recipes of the same delicacy but difference in results! I have been through quite a few recipes for Kuih Seri Muka and was amazed to find this one above is Simply Classic. The result is in the cleverness of getting the right ingredients. Thanks Chef…
Sweet Dough Savoury Buns
Wow! Yum!..I love this recipe very much. It was quite late already in the wee hours when I decided to try one of Alan Ooi’s bread recipes A very clever young and talented baker chef from Malaysia. I was so impressed by the detailed illustrations in the book and followed them very closely. The result…
First Time Pie
I made my first pie today and nearly forgot to watch the oven temperature as I was simultaneously vacuuming the floor. So you can see the crust ‘overly’ golden. A kitchen nightmare! It is quite a meaty pie and my family enjoys it though. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 kg beef…
Raisins Custard Buns
I was inspired by ‘Little corners of mine’ food blog to use the bread machine for some part of the baking process in this recipe. I enjoyed baking it with the help of my bread making machine which does the dough making. The rest is proofing and baking in the oven. Awesome! Ingredients 400ml fresh…
Mixed Berries Muffins
I love this simple recipe for mixed berries muffins. The texture tasted moist and fresh because of the fresh berries. Yum! Serves 12 Ingredients 2 1/2 cups(375g) self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup (220g) caster (superfine) sugar 1/2 cup (125ml) vegetable oil 1 egg 1/2 cup (125ml) milk 300g fresh or frozen…
Simply Bites ~ Life's Simple Treats 