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GARLIC CHEESE BREAD 

if you have never tried a garlic cheese bread before, then this is your chance to give it a go. it's cheesy, garlicky and super soft bread dough all combine together. 

ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• t tsp instant yeast
• 1 1/2 cup flour + more for dusting
• 1/3 cup warm milk (about 115F)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp softened butter + 2 tbsp for toppings
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese 
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

directions:

1. add egg into the bowl and whisk
2. add the sugar and yeast and stir
3. add flour and combine
4. stir in warm milk 
5. add the salt and mix
6. move the dough into a flour area and begin kneading 
7. add the butter and continue kneading until the dough comes together and smooth
8. shape the dough into a ball and place in a warm area. let the dough rise until doubled in size. it took me about and hour and a half
9. while the dough is resting. prepare the butter and minced garlic. mix together and set aside
10. when the dough is ready, flattened the dough and brush with butter on top
11. sprinkle the cheese on top 
12. bake the bread into 350F pre heated oven for 15 minutes 
13. and enjoy!

xo, s

some helpful tips for this recipe:

• if the dough is too sticky, you may add more flour a tablespoon at a time ( but too much flour can ruin the smoothness of the dough) so please be very careful 
• please make sure the butter is at room temperature
• you can add design to your dough to make it look pretty :)
• please make sure the milk is at the right temperature, you do not want to kill your yeast, it will cause of not rising the dough

BANANA MINI CAKE 

wants to make your toddler happy? try this recipe, it goes very well with kids, and of course adults! 😉

this recipe is no different from my other banana recipes, it's super easy to make. you don't need any special tools for this recipe, all you need is a super ripe banana-- it's the key to a delicious banana cake.

ingredients:

• 3 super ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• some caramel chips

JAPANESE CHEESECAKE 

i get a lot of question if they can bake the "japanese cheesecake using a rice cooker recipe" from my website, and so today, it will answer the question. i baked the cheesecake yesterday with some little twist with the ingredients! japanese cheesecake is supposed to be so soft and jiggly and of course yummy! this doesn't disappoint! so i hope you will love it as well as i do~ :)

ingredients:

• 1 block cream cheese at room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs (separate the yolks and whites)
• 3/4 cup milk at room temperature
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. into a bowl, add the cream cheese. mix
3. slowly add the sugar. mix
4. add the egg yolks. 1 at a time. mix
5. add the egg whites. mix
6. add the flour and baking powder. mix
7. pour into an oiled baking pan. set aside
8. into a different baking pan, add 1/4 cup water
9. place the cake pan on top of the water bath pan
10. bake to 25 to 35 minutes or until the toothpick inserted to the cake comes out clean
11. and enjoy~

oven temperature: 350f | 175c

japanese cheesecake using a rice cooker https://infortheride.com/cookbook/japanese-cheesecake-using-rice-cooker

DITCH THE DEEP FRY DOUGHNUTS!

no- just kidding! but seriously, these baked cake doughnuts are so so good! what's not awesome about not deep frying your doughnuts? could be a little slightly different but ultimately you're going to love them! best part? you can add your own toppings! it's fun to make!

ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg (reduced to 1/4 tsp if you don't like the strong flavor)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (reduced to 1/4 tsp if you don't like the strong flavor)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• some toppings of your choice

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 325F
2. in a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt
3. stir in milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. beat together until well blended
4. lightly grease the doughnut pan
5. fill each doughnut cup approximately 3/4 full
6. bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the pre heated oven
7. allow to cool down the doughnuts before removing from pan
8. put toppings and enjoy!

happy baking!

xo, s

hey riders!

i recently just got back from my doctor's appointment and i'm having quite a few health issues, i am getting old HAHA! not going into details but i was craving for cheesecake the other day, unfortunately cheesecake is one of the food that i have to avoid for my diet, then i saw the yogurt right next to cream cheese boxes, so i decided why not use the yogurt to make something? and i did! 😉

before making this cake, i want you to know that this cake is not your typical sugary cake, it contains half a cup of powdered sugar, you can absolutely add regular white sugar if you like, and or add sweetener such as stevia

i also squeezed an orange fruit but using an orange juice from a box will work just fine 🙂

ingredients:

• 3 tbsp warm water
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• pinch of salt
• extra flour for dusting

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350f
2. into a mixing bowl, add all wet ingredients then mix well
3. then add all dry ingredients and combine. set aside
4. sprinkle the prepared baking pan with a little bit of flour then add the batter into the pan
5. bake to pre heated oven for 35 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean
6. enjoy!

#happybaking

i hope you all have a great weekend ahead! please if you like this recipe don't forget to share! please take care of yourself and always remember to say i love you to someone you care! life is too short! I love you all my riders! ♥️

xo, s

to be honest, this is no other different from any other rolls, just added a cream cheese for a little twist. you can serve this rolls for dinner, or make sandwiches. it's soft and creamy an not sweet!

ingredients:

• 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110f-115f temp.) please always check the temperature, too hot will kill your yeast
• 2 1/2 tsp yeast
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour (more for dusting or if the dough is too wet
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 3 tbsp cream cheese softened
• 2 tsp salt
• powdered sugar

directions:

1. into a bowl, add yeast and milk. stir and set aside. let the yeast rise for 8 to 11 minutes
2. into a different mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, sugar and stir
3. when the yeast is ready, transfer the flour mixture into a stand mixer mixing bowl, add the yeast mixture, egg, melted butter and cream cheese. knead until the dough becomes soft (if the dough is super sticky, add flour a teaspoon at a time, if the dough is dry, add milk a teaspoon at a time) NOTE: a little bit of stickiness is okay, because the sticky the dough can turn out to be a great bread
4. shape the dough into a ball
5. add a little oil into the bowl, add the dough and cover with plastic wrap
6. let the dough rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size (rising can vary on the temperature)
7. once the dough is ready, divide into 8 pcs, or you can also make 12 if you want to
8. shape the dough into a ball and add into a prepared baking pan
9. cover again with plastic wrap and let the dough rise again for about 30 to 50 minutes or until doubled in size
10. once the dough is ready, bake to 325F pre heated oven for 20 minutes
11. cool down the bread before you sprinkle the powdered sugar on top
12. and enjoy!

thank you guys so much for visiting! please don't forget to share!

xo, s

COFFEE CRUMBLED CAKE - i was craving for something that will remind me of home today, so i decided to make this cake, it was surprisingly really good. it tastes a little like chiffon cake but in a dryer side, i didn't use egg whites or vegetable oil for this cake, so it was interesting how it tastes like a chiffon cake. please don't get disappointed about the "dryer" side of the cake because the topping is super delicious, too! now, if you are not a fan of a dry cake, then this is not for you. but i gotta say, the toppings compliments the cake. it's a great combination. i enjoyed pairing the cake with coffee, tea or even ice cream. it's super delicious!

i recommend using a bigger cake mold for this recipe, i honestly thought it will fit in my baking cake pan but as you can see, it overflowed, but that didn't took away the deliciousness of this cake. :)

ingredients:

for the cake:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup) softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

for the topping:

• 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 stick softened butter (1/2 cup)

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. spray the baking cake pan with a vegetable oil to prevent the cake from sticking
3. into the mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar and combine
4. then add the egg and mix using a hand mixer. you can also use a whisker too, it's your preference
5. then add the milk and combine
6. add the flour and mix. about a minute
7. add the baking powder, vanilla extract and salt. mix all together about a minute. the batter should be thicker
8. pour the cake batter into the prepared pan then flatten the top to even out. set aside
9. for the topping, combine the brown sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, instant coffee and butter into a mixing bowl
10. mix together until crumbly, but not over mixed
11. place the topping mixture on top of the cake batter
12. bake to 40 to 50 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean
13. enjoy!

happy baking!

i will see you in my next blog post. please don't forget to follow us on all of our social media account for more recipes and food ideas. until next time, riders!

xo,s

ENSAYMADA is a filipino bread that is soft, sweet and cheesy. it is originally from spain but with the philippines being colonized with the spain for over 333 years this bread became one of the most famous delicacies or bread in the philippines. there are so many ways on how to make this bread. famous bakeries in the philippines has their own ways of making the ensaymadas, and this is my own version. 

ingredients:

    for the dough:

• 3/4 cup (luke warm milk) about 110-115F
• 1 tsp sugar (for use for proofing the yeast)
• 2 1/2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt (i'm using himalayan salt, but regular salt is great, too)
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup softened butter (or 1 stick)

    for the topping:

• 1/2 cup softened butter (or1 stick)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• grated cheese ( i used the kraft eden cheese for this recipe, you can find them at your nearest filipino grocery store, otherwise american cheese will work too. but if you like a stronger cheese flavor, mild cheddar is good too)

directions:

1. warm the milk  around 110 to 115F, if the milk is too hot you will kill your yeast. so please careful
2. add sugar into the warm milk and stir
3. add the yeast into the milk and stir. set aside. let the yeast rest until it bubbles and rise
4. into a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt and combine
5. pour the flour mixture into the stand mixer
6. add the yeast mixture (making sure the yeast has risen before doing this)
7. add the egg yolks then start kneading
8. when the mixtures becomes a little crumbly, add the butter and continue kneading until the dough becomes soft
9. transfer the dough into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in size
10. once the dough is ready move into a clean surface and deflate the dough
11. shape the dough into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces
12. flatten the dough and brush with softened butter
13. roll the dough into a log (rolling side ways to create a longer log)
14. then roll into a spiral shape tucked the end under
15. move the bread into a baking pan lined with parchment paper
16. cover the bread with plastic wrap and let the bread rest for another 30 to 45 minutes
17. bake to pre heated oven 325F for 22 to 25 minutes
18. while the bread is baking prepare the topping (combine the powdered sugar and softened butter)
19. once the bread it out from the oven, let it cool down completely before adding the topping
20. top with grated cheese
21. and enjoy!

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