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PINEAPPLE TART

this recipe is super easy to make! with few and ready ingredients, you can make this goodies in no time! less work, delicious treat! good luck! :)

ingredients:

• 1 store bought or homemade pie crust
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp cornstarch 
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 2 tbsp maple syrup 
• fresh pineapple ( cleaned, thinly sliced, about 1/4 inch thick)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 400F 
2. into a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and maple syrup. mix well and set aside
3. place the pie crust into a pie pan. press the middle leaving at least 3 inches unpressed crust around the edges
4. place the sliced pineapple into the middle of the pie crust, you can load everything all at once or make it look pretty. up to you
5. drizzle the sauce on top of the pineapple 
6. fold the pie dough over the fruit and press a little, make sure the dough wont tear 
7. brush the sides of the dough with egg wash
8. bake to pre heated oven for 20 minutes
9. enjoy!

xo, 
s

COFFEE BUNS

ingredients:

• 1/2 cup warm milk (110f-115f)
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 cups bread flour
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg (room temperature)
• 4 tbsp softened butter (room temperature)

for toppings:

• for toppings (coffee mix)
• 2 tbsp hot milk
• 1 packet of instant coffee (1 tbsp)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 egg ( room temperature )
• 2 tbsp butter ( room temperature )

for filling:

• cream cheese cubes

directions:

1. into a bowl, add warm milk and yeast, whisk
2. add the flour, sugar, salt and egg. combine 
3. add the butter, knead until the dough is smooth
4. shape into a ball. let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size
5. deflate the dough and move into a floured surface 
6. divide the dough into 12 pieces
7. flatten each dough, add the cream cheese cube in the middle and secure (repeat the process of the remaining dough)
8. place the dough into the baking pan, cover and let the dough rise again for 20 minutes
9. prepare the filling: add hot milk into a bowl, then add the instant coffee and whisk until the coffee dissolved. 
10. add the sugar slowly, then the flour, egg butter and combine
11. spread the coffee mixture on top of the buns 
12. bake to 350f pre-heated oven for 18 minutes
13. enjoy!

xo! S

some tips:

• use a piping bag for spreading the toppings
• use substitute cream cheese with butter and will still taste delicious
• all ingredients must be at room temperature 

oven temperature 350

baking time 18 minutes

PEANUT BUTTER BREAD

ingredients:

• 2/3 cup warm milk (110 - 115f )
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp butter (softened / room temperature)
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• jar of creamy peanut butter
• egg wash

directions:

1. combine the milk and yeast in a bowl. stir
2. add the flour, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. mix well until it forms a dough
3. move the dough into a clean surface area and start kneading. continue for about 5 minutes (if you have a stand mixer, use it to make the process faster)
4. form the dough into a ball and place in a bowl, cover and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it is about double its original size
5. once the dough is ready, flatten it until it is about one inch thick
6. spread the peanut butter over the flattened dough
7. fold the dough halfway, and then fold the other half over
8. divide the dough into 12 pieces
9. take a piece of the divided dough and cut it twice lengthwise leaving half an inch at the end part, then start making a braid (please refer to the video)
10. place the bread into the baking pan and cover. let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
11. preheat the oven to 350 degrees
12. after 30 minutes, brush the dough with egg wash
13. bake the bread at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
14. brush the top with butter
15. and enjoy!

xo,
sai borg

MARBLE BREAD

ingredients:

for the dough:

• 1 cup warm milk      
• 2 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
• 4 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2/3 tsp. salt
• 4 tbsp. softened butter

for the filling:

• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 4 tbsp powdered sugar
• 4 tbsp flour
• 1 tsp ube flavor

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the butter
2. start kneading
3. add the butter (make sure it's at room temperature)
4. knead until the dough is smooth (use a stand mixer if you have one, it will be a lot easier)
5. shape the dough into a ball
6. place the dough into a bowl and let the dough rest for 1.5 to 2 hours or until dough doubled in size
7. while the dough is rising, prepare the filling, add all ingredients into the bowl and mix
8. after the dough has doubled the size, punch the dough to get rid of the air bubbles
9. cut the dough into half flatten the dough into a square shape as possible
10. spread the filling into the flattened bread leaving half an inch on the edges
11. roll into a log while stretching the dough sideways to make it a little longer
12. move the rolled dough into an oiled baking pan
13. repeat the process into the remaining half dough
14. cover and let the dough rest for another 30 minutes
15. bake the bread to 350f pre heated oven for 20 to 22 minutes
16. cool down the bread completely and enjoy!

YOYO BREAD RECIPE

here is another yummy bread that always reminds me of a certain place! absolutely easy and quick to make. no need to wait for hours! :)

ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup warm water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar + more for dipping use
• 1/4 cup milk powder
• 1 egg
• 6 tablespoon softened butter for the bread
• 5 tablespoon melted butter for the filling
• 1 tablespoon ube flavor
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 3 tablespoon baking powder
• margarine for brushing
• 1 cup powdered sugar for filling

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. add warm water, sugar and milk powder in the mixing bowl. combine until the sugar has dissolved
3. add the egg and butter and continue to mix
4. add the vanilla extract and ube flavor and continue to mix
5. add the flour and baking powder. mix until combined, but do not overmix!
6. place the batter into a batter bag
7. place parchment paper in a baking pan
8. add at least 2 tablespoon batter into the baking pan
9. bake for 15 minutes
10. while the bread is in the oven, combine the butter and powdered sugar for the filling
11. once the bread is done baking, make sure to cool it down and then brush the top with margarine
12. take one bread then add the filling, then take another bread and glue the bread together
13. roll the bread in the bed of sugar
14. and enjoy!

xo,
S

YEMA CAKE | FILIPINO DESSERT

it's a filipino chiffon cake with custard toppings known as yema-- it is a combination of egg yolk, condensed milk and butter. you can find varieties of yema cake recipes online and i decided to make yema cake with just few ingredients needed. 

ingredients:

for the cake:

• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar (granulated sugar is fine)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

for the yema:

• 3 egg yolks
• 1 can condensed milk (14 oz)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoon softened butter

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 325F
2. into a mixing bowl, add the eggs and beat until well mixed
3. add the powdered sugar, flour and baking powder
4. combine but please do not over mixed
5. pour into a prepared baking pan
6. bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted to the cake and it comes out clean
7. make the yema. add egg yolks into a cooking pan and beat
8. add the condensed milk and stir
9. add the milk and stir
10. turn on the heat of the stove into low and keep stirring the yema mixture until thickened
11. when it starts to boil, turn the heat off and add the butter, keep stirring until you met the good consistency
12. strain the yema sauce into a bowl to make sure no lumps on the mixture
13. pour the yema sauce on top of the cake and enjoy!

so easy peasy! hope you all have a great day and please stay safe! love you bunches!

xo, s

UBE BARS

what is an ube? it's basically a sweet potato that's in purple color. it has a nutty and vanilla kick taste to it, and a little sweeter than it's other potato relatives! when we were little, my grandma used to boiled lots of sweet potatoes, mashed and then add a condensed milk. sooooo delicious! 

there are various ube recipes online.. an ube ice cream, ube cake, ube porridge, ube bread and more! today, let's make ube bars! it's creamy and sweet type of dessert that surely you will enjoy! :)

ingredients:

for the cake dough

• 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
• 3 tsp instant dry yeast
• 7 tbsp softened butter
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt

for the toppings

• 2 sticks of softened butter (16 tbsp total)
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp lukewarm water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ube flavorings 
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt

directions:

1. to make the cake dough: into a bowl. combine milk and yeast. set aside. (make sure the milk is not too warm otherwise the yeast wont rise)
2. into a different mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and egg. beat until fluffy. set aside
3. into a different mixing bowl, combine flour and salt
4. then pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture. add in the yeast mixture and mix. i used a stand mixer to knead the cake dough but you can use hand too, it's pretty easy cake dough to knead
5. flatten the cake dough in a prepared ungreased baking pan.
6. cover and let the dough rest until ready to use
7. pre heat the oven to 350F
8. make the toppings: into a mixing bowl, add the butter then add some sugar, and mix. once combined, add more sugar and mix. repeat the process until you fully used up the sugar
9. then add the eggs into the mixture and combine
10. add the vanilla extract then combine
11. add the ube flavor and combine (scraping the sides of the bowl when needed) set aside
12. into a different mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt
13. then pour the flour mixture into the butter mixture and combine
14. pour the ube mixture over the cake dough, flatten the top then bake to pre heated oven for 30 to 35 minutes
15. the cake will rise and fall and still liquid in the center when done baking 
16. sprinkle the top with powdered sugar and enjoy!

xo,

s

BISCOFF BREAD ROLLS RECIPE

can you tell how yummy it is already? below is the recipe! :)

ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp softened butter + 4 tbsp for filling
• 2/3 cup warm milk (110f - 115) too warm will kill the yeast
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 jar biscoff cookie butter

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar
2. add the eggs, butter, milk and yeast. combine
3. start kneading the dough, you can knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer. knead until the dough is smooth
4. cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size
5. deflate the dough and move into a floured surface 
6. flatten the dough about 1/4 inch thick (flatten into a rectangular shape as possible
7. spread softened butter all over the flattened dough, use all 4 tbsp
8. then, spread the whole jar of biscoff cookie butter over the flattened dough
9. roll the dough into a log and divide into 12 pcs
10. move the dough into an oiled baking pan
11. cover and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
12. then bake into 350F pre heated oven for 20 minutes
13. once the bread is baked. brush the top with melted butter
14. and enjoy!

let me know what you think? 

xo, s

CHEESE BREAD // FILIPINO CHEESE BREAD

the irresistible goodness of this buttery, sweet and soft bread rolls is to die for! the bread will be filled with melty cheese such as american cheese, velveeta or filipino eden cheese.. cheddar cheese is good, too! 

ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar + more for the bread
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg + 1 for egg wash
• 4 tbsp room temperature butter
• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water (about 110f to 115f) too hot the yeast will die. too cold the yeast wont rise
• 3 tbsp active dry yeast
• cheese for filling (i used eden cheese)
• butter for spreading (room temperature)

directions:

1. into a bowl, add all dry ingredients: flour, salt and sugar then mix
2. then add egg, butter, lukewarm water and active dry yeast then knead. you can use a stand mixer to knead the dough. or knead by hand. knead until the dough is smooth and elastic 
3. shape the dough into a ball and place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size | you can add oil on top to avoid the dough from sticking into the plastic wrap
4. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough to get rid of some bubbles 
5. shape the dough again into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces 
6. cut the cheese into lengthwise 
7. flatten the dough, place the cheese in the middle of the flattened dough then roll and secure the sides to make sure the cheese wont explode
8. repeat the whole process to the remaining dough
9. place the bread in a baking pan then cover and let the bread rest for another 25 minutes
10. meanwhile, pre heat the oven to 325F
11. after 25 minutes, brush the top of the bread with egg wash
12. then bake for 25 minutes
13. make sure the bread is cooled down completely before adding the butter, otherwise the butter will melt
14. spread butter into the bread then roll the bread into the bed of sugar
15. and enjoy!

you can enjoy this bread with a hot cup of coffee, or hot chocolate~ most filipino loves dipping breads into any hot cup beverages! :)

stay safe, riders and i will talk to you soon!

xo,s

EASSIEST BREAD LOAF

i will never buy a bread loaf from the store ever again! :P this bread loaf is super soft, fluffy and a little sweet that will reminds you of a hawaiian bread. 

ingredients:

• 4 cups all purpose flour 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk (about 110F to 115F)
• 1 room temperature egg
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 1 tsp salt

directions:

1. add all the ingredients into a bowl, and combine
2. then start kneading the dough. you can use hand to knead the dough or a stand mixer. although this dough is hand-knead friendly, i highly recommend using a stand mixer, the dough starts off super sticky. 
3. keep kneading the dough until smooth and soft
4. shape the dough into a ball and brush the dough with oil, or transfer the dough into an oiled bowl. cover and let the dough rise for at least 1 hour or until doubled in size (it took me 1 hour to rise the dough)
5. deflate the dough and roll into a log
6. divide the dough into 4 equal part
7. flatten each dough, then roll again into a log. 
8. flatten one more time then roll again into a log. set aside
9. do the same to the remaining dough
10. move the rolled bread dough into an oiled brushed baking loaf pan
11. cover and let the bread dough rest for another 30 to 40 minutes (depending on the temperature of your house, time may vary. it took me 35 minutes to see the dough risen)
12. brush the bread dough with egg wash
13. bake into 350F pre heated oven for 25 minutes or until the top of the bread turns golden brown or when you tap the top of the bread and it sounds hollow. then the bread is done
14. let the bread rest in a cooling rack and serve!

#happybaking, riders!

xo,s