December 2020

happy holidays riders!

here is another yummy baking goods for you! try this easy cookie recipe and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea! please don't forget to share! :) i hope everyone is staying safe and covid free!

ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks softened butter)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups of any chocolate chips you prefer

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 375F
2. cream the softened butter into a mixing bowl, then add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, then mix together
3. add the egg and vanilla extract and combine. then set aside
4. into a different mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder).
5. then sift the dry ingredients unto the batter and combine. you can use a hand mixer if you prefer
6. once mixed all together, add the chocolate chips and combine
7. take at least 2 tbsp of the batter and shape into a small ball
8. then move the cookie balls into a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper
9. bake for 11 to 12 minutes
10. and enjoy!

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xo, s

welcome! you are here! try this chocolate babka recipe and if you end up loving it, please don't forget to share! this recipe will make 2 loaves of chocolate babka! enjoy!

ingredients:

• 3/4 cup warm milk (110f-115f)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 eggs
• 10 tbsp butter (softened)
• 120 grams dark chocolate
• 8 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 cup sugar(for making syrup)
• 1/4 cup water (for making syrup)

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add warm milk and sugar together. stir
2. add the yeast stir and let the yeast rise for 8 to 11 minutes
3. into a different bowl, combine the dry ingredients, {flour, salt, sugar}. combine and move into a stand mixer
4. add the eggs
5. once the yeast is ready, add in into the stand mixer with the dry ingredients and eggs. start kneading until combine
6. scrape the sides when you need to, this will be a little sticky and that's okay
7. add the butter and continue kneading the dough
8. move the dough into a floured surface {dough should be a little sticky}
9. continue kneading and add flour a tbsp at a time
10. move into an oiled bowl, cover with damp towel and let the dough rise for at least 2 hours or until doubled in size
11. while the dough is rising prepare the filling. add the chocolate into  a microwavable bowl, and microwave the chocolate on high stirring every 30 seconds and melted and blended
12. add the softened butter, the sugar and sifted flour and combine. set aside
13. when the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move the dough into a floured area
14. cut the dough into half, then flattened the dough into a rectangular shape
15. spread the chocolate filling leaving an inch space around the edges
16. then roll the dough into a log, press each sides towards the center to shorten the log a little
17. using a sharp knife or a scissors, cut the log into half lengthwise
18. pinch both ends of the log together and start placing log over the other to create a braided dough
19. spray the loaf baking pan with an oil, spread some flour
20. move the braided dough into the baking pan
21. cover the dough and let it rest for another 30 to 40 minutes
22. bake to 375f for 25 to 30 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
23. while the dough is in the oven
24. to make the syrup, simply combine hot water and the sugar. stir
25. after the bread is done, brush with the syrup while its hot
26. and enjoy!

xo,

sai

ube flavor has becomes huge part of the filipino baking culture, i have made spanish bread of course, but today we will add a twist to it, let's make an ube spanish bread. :) things to note, make sure you use ube flavor and not ube extract.

ingredients:

for the dough

• 1 cup lukewarm milk (about 110-115f)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 cups all purpose flour (more for dusting)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp ube flavor (make sure it is ube FLAVOR and not ube EXTRACT, they are two completely different)
• bread crumbs

for the filling

• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 pcs crushed graham crackers
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar

directions:

1. into your lukewarm milk, add 1 tbsp sugar and stir
2. then add the yeast and stir. set aside. let the yeast rise for at least 8 to 11 minutes
3. into a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt
4. add the melted butter, the yeast mixture (make sure the yeast has risen), the egg and mix all together
5. add 1 tsp ube flavor and continue kneading the dough until smooth. if the dough is sticky add flour a tbsp at a time, if the dough is hard add water a tbsp at a time
6. shape the dough into a ball. place in an oiled bowl
7. cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the dough doubled in size
8. while the dough is rising, cook the filling
9. heat the pan then add the butter
10. add the graham crackers and the milk and stir
11. add the flour and sugar and continue mixing until it turns into pasty consistency
12. turn the heat off and let the filling rest
13. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move into a floured surface
14. divide the dough into 4 equal portions
15. roll the dough into a log and cut into equal parts, i was able to make 16 pcs, you can make the bread larger size if you want to
16. flatten the dough and then spread filling in the middle leaving spaces on the sides
17. roll the dough and repeat the process until you finish
18. roll the bread into a plate of bread crumbs
19. place the bread into a lined parchment paper baking pan
20. cover the bread and let the bread rest for another 30 minutes
21. set the oven temperature to 350f
22. and bake the bread for 18 to 20 minutes
23. and enjoy!

like any other bread, this one is also good to dip in the coffee! yum!

good luck and please don't forget to shar, and let me know if you end up making this bread! see you next time!

xo,s

hey riders!

i have a new recipe video for you, i made a flat bread that was really fast and easy. literally in just few minutes. this flat bread is really good with garlic sauce, hummus or just plain. below are the lists of the ingredients! enjoy!

ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour (more for dusting)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2/3 cup water

for the garlic sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp of garlic powder

directions:

1. add all the ingredients into the mixing bowl
2. combine until forms a dough
3. move into a floured surface
4. knead the dough for about 5 to 8 minutes
5. divide into 4 equal parts
6. shape into a ball
7. and let it rest for a couple of minutes
8. start heating the pan into high
9. flatten the dough and brush one side with olive oil
10. place the flattened dough into the heated pan oiled side down
11. brush the top with olive oil
12. cook the flat bread 3 minutes each side
13. repeat the process until finished
14. lower the heat if it starts burning
15. combine the olive oil, salt and garlic powder into a bowl
16. and enjoy~!

happycooking!

xo,s

now, you might think eggs in a cocktails? don't be sickened, as long as you use fresh eggs and you shake everything first before adding the ice to dilute it, it is fine and delicious!

ingredients:

• 2oz tequila
• 3/4oz lemon juice
• 1/2 slice lime
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• 1 egg whites
• ice
• 2 drops bittermens hellfire (optional)

directions:

1. add tequila, lemon, lime, simple syrup, bittermens and egg whites into the shaker
2. shake at least 15 times
3. then add the ice
4. shake again 30 times
5. pour into a glass
6. garnish with lime wedge
7. and enjoy!

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY~

xo,s