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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

hello riders! welcome!

brioche and cookie dough in one yummy bread? this is what we are going to make today. the first time i've tried this bread was when i had a stop over in narita airport in japan. since then, i started looking the recipes online so i can make it on my own. quite few things to note is that, if you don't mix enough your dough, there will be a tendency the bread would be really dense, and that's not how it's supposed to be, so be very careful playing with the dough. :)

there are so many recipes you can find online, but i would really appreciate if you try mine. :)

ingredients:

for the cookie dough

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

for the bread dough

• 1 cup warm milk (110-115F)
• 1 tbsp sugar (for the milk mixture)
• 2 tsp instant dry yeast
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• powdered sugar to sprinkle the top

directions:

1. first, mix the cookie dough. add the softened butter into the bowl and cream until smooth
2. add the powdered sugar and combine
3. add the egg and mix
4. add the baking powder, mix
5. add all purpose flour and combine (sift the flour it will make a difference)
6. then add the vanilla extract, combine
7. move the cookie dough into the plastic wrap, wrap the cookie dough and refrigerate
8. for the bread dough. add the warm milk into a bowl, add the sugar and yeast and stir, let the yeast rise for at least 8 to 11 minutes
9. into a different mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, softened butter, salt, egg and the yeast mixture and combine
10. move the dough into a clean area and begin kneading the dough until smooth
11. shape the dough into a ball and move into an oiled mixing bowl
12. then let the dough rise until doubled in size, depending on the humidity, it could take up to 1.5 to 2 hours until the dough is ready
13. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough and move into a clean area
14. shape into a ball and divide the dough into 12 pieces
15. shape the dough into a ball and cover again to let it rise for another 20 minutes
16. meanwhile, take your cookie dough out of the fridge, and divide the cookie dough into 12 pieces
17. flatten the cookie dough into a round shape
18. at this point your bread dough should be ready
19. take the bread dough, and place the round shape flattened cookie dough on top of the bread dough
20. press the bottom carefully to seal
21. then gently score the dough into a crisscross pattern
22. once done, cover the bread and let the bread rest for another 20 minutes
23. set the oven temperature to 350F
24. bake the bread for 20 to 22 minutes rotating halfway through
25. and you are done!

enjoy this bread with a coffee!

xo,s

some useful tips:

if the dough is too sticky, add flour a tbsp at a time

if the dough is too hard, add few drops of water at a time

if the bread is too dense, you didn't knead the dough enough

*good luck*

streusel toppings banana bread is very easy to master! everyone loved it, even my dogs! :D no seriously, this bread is super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the streusel

• 4 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp all purpose flour

for the batter

• 3 ripe banana
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream

directions: { video here: https://youtu.be/EOtib3Qwko8 }

1. pre heat the oven to 350F (175c)
2. prepare your baking pan, oiled the bottom of the pan, i suggest using a loaf pan otherwise any pan should work
3. into a bowl, combine the butter, nutmeg, brown sugar and flour. mix together until crumbled. set aside
4. into a different bowl, mashed the banana
5. then add the eggs into the mashed banana and mix
6. add the milk and mix
7. add the vegetable oil and mix
8. add the flour, baking powder, vanilla extract and sour cream and combine
9. pour the batter into prepared pan.
10. bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean
11. enjoy!

i hope you guys are having a great day and please be very care always because the world is not going to be the same without you! i love you guys and i will see you in my next blog post!

xo,s

this homemade one pot mac and cheese is one of my husband's favorite dish. he would always brag about how his mom's mac and cheese is the best mac and cheese ever, and that's because she uses really high quality ingredients and she is just great at cooking overall! (i heard she made a clam chowder the other day and i was super jealous, her clam chowder is the best i've ever had) since i cannot top mudra's mac and cheese, i decided to try some mac and cheese recipe that my husband can still enjoy while away from home.

this is just my way of making the mac and cheese, you may like it or may not like it, but i will suggest to give it a try!

this stove top mac and cheese is super easy to make so let's dive in! GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 box elbow macaroni pasta 16oz
• water (for the pasta)
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 lb jack cheese
• 1 rotel tomatoes (diced tomatoes and green chillies)
• 6 tbsp butter
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 tbsp mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

directions:

1. cook the pasta according to the instructions (you can find the instructions in the back of the pasta box) i'm using an elbow pasta
2. while the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese. i'm using sharp cheddar cheese and jack cheese. grinding your own cheese is also the best way to do it. pre shredded cheese usually added with some starch in it to avoid the clumping
3. once your pasta is done. drain the pasta
4. add butter into a low heat pot or pan. once the butter is fully melted, add the milk. stir
5. add the mustard. stir
6. salt and pepper. stir
7. then the cheese (leave some cheese, about 1/2 cup for the last part) and the pasta and rotel tomatoes. mix together
8. add the cornstarch. stir
9. then add the rest of the cheese. stir
10. it may look a little watery but that is okay. turn the heat off, cover the pot and let the pot of mac and cheese sit on top of the stove for about 5 to 10 minutes.
11. then serve and enjoy!

there you have it. a simple and delicious, super cheesy and creamy macaroni and cheese!

xoxo, s

hi riders! today, let's make a gourmet hot chocolate! fall season is my favorite season of the year, i love the sweater weather, the boots with the fur, and of course the hot drinks! :)

and speaking of hot drinks! let's make a gourmet hot chocolate with peanut butter rims! so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• milk
• 2 tbsp of hot chocolate mix
• peanut butter
• marshmallows
• graham crackers
• chocolate syrup
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

directions:

1. crushed your graham cracker into pieces
2. line your mug with peanut butter
3. then dip your mug with peanut butter into the crushed graham crackers
4. then heat your milk using a microwave, or using a stove top, make sure to not burn yourself
5. then once your milk is hot enough add your chocolate powder or cocoa powder and stir well
6. pour the hot chocolate into your mug that has a peanut butter rim
7. add some marshmallows
8. top with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with some graham crackers
9. and enjoy!

have a lovely weekend everyone! don't forget to like and subscribe to my youtube channel to get more video recipes!

xo, sai

it's friday! that means new video is up!

this video recipe is requested by a good friend of mine, zwinglai! if you google "siopao" you can find a million of recipes online, i've tried quite a few times making siopao but it does not taste the same as to how it taste like the siopao i remember. i began to feel like they are hiding the "secret" ingredient. i also tried making changes such us adding some vanilla extract, or using bread flour instead of all purpose, using a butter instead of vegetable oil but the result is still not the same. so i gave up!

but when my friend requested the recipe, i thought i should give it a go. so, i tried playing around with the ingredients, and with just one attempt, i finally was able to make it perfect! so, i am going to reveal some ingredients that i used with you guys!

siopao means "hot buns" it is similar to the cantonese steamed bun called cha siu bao. i'm pretty sure most countries has different versions of siopao. we don't bake siopao, we steam it. there is also a sauce for siopao, however, i decided to make the filling more saucy so we can go ahead and forget about the sauce. as a mom, my time is super limited. :)

you can absolutely use any fillings you prefer! my personal favorite is adobo (here is the link for my adobo recipe.) but i will show you the fillings i used in this recipe.

i suggest you follow my recipe without substitutions. if you substitute any of them, i am not sure how it will turn out. so, below are some of the quick tips i can give you to make the siopao.

1. flour- wheat flour is the key! you can check your asian grocery store and find the korean brand of wheat flour. it is the same flour you use to make dumplings, or ramen noodles
2. pork lard- ditch the vegetable oil or butter. go to your nearest mexican grocery store and grab some pork lard. this will help change the consistency of the dough
3. milk- instead of water, use milk. just do it. :)

so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 2 cups lukewarm milk (about 115f to 120)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for yeast mixture)
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 5 cups wheat flour (more for dusting)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for flour mixture)
• 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 1/3 cup pork lard

for the filling:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 chopped onions
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

directions:

1. into a mixing bow, add the lukewarm milk, sugar and yeast. combine and set aside.
2. into a different bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and mix
3. then add the pork lard and combine
4. move the dough into a clean surface and start kneading the dough until soft and smooth. if the dough is super sticky add more flour 1 tbsp at a time
5. shape the dough into a ball and place the dough into an oiled bowl
6. cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1 hour or so, or until doubled in size
7. at this point we will make the filling
8. into a hot skillet, add the vegetable oil
9. then, saute the onion and garlic
10. once the onion turns transparent you can add the chicken then mix
11. add the vinegar, soy sauce and oyster sauce then combine
12. add salt and pepper to taste (be careful adding the salt as we already added soy sauce to it
13. then add the sweet chili sauce and continue to mix until thickened but not too dry
14. move the filling into a bowl and let it cool down
15. cut the dough into small portions, you will make 16 pieces of siopao for this recipe
16. flatten the dough, then add the filling
17. secure the dough nice and tight to make sure it wont open up while it's cooking
18. lay the dough on top of a parchment paper
19. and repeat the process until you finished
20. add the siopao into the steamer
21. steam for 15 minutes
22. and enjoy!

i hope you will enjoy this recipe! please leave a comment below if you have any questions! see you in my next blog!

xo,
S

check out my previous recipes:

• crispy pork belly
• cookies and cream ice cream
• 3 ingredient cream biscuits

this bread loaf is super simple to make, it requires basic ingredients and it's soft, delicious with a touch of sweetness. although it is a lot easier to just buy a white bread loaf at the grocery stores, it is also satisfying to just make on your own. not only you know the quality of ingredients you use, it also leaves a good smell on your whole house and it doesn't have preservatives.

you can make a peanut butter and jelly with this bread, or add some butter, or dip into your coffee, or simply eat it alone. it's super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (room temperature)
• 2 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4cup butter (room temperature)
• 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour

directions:

1. in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients
2. knead using a stand mixer, you can knead this dough using your hand however it might be too sticky. you do not want to add more flour for this recipe
3. transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, and cover
4. let the dough rise until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hour
5. punch the dough and cut in half
6. roll the dough into a log and cut, make about 8 pieces
7. roll the dough into a ball and transfer into a prepared oiled baking dish
8. cover the dough and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
9. pre heat the oven to 350F
10. brush the dough with egg wash
11. bake for 20 minutes
12. and enjoy!

happy baking!

xo, sai

tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature
2. to lessen your dough time rising, pre heat your oven to the lowest temperature, turn it off. cover your newly knead dough with a damp towel and put it inside the oven. usually with this process, my dough is ready in just 30 minutes
3. if you have any questions please feel free to drop it in the comments :)

husband said this recipe is one of his favorites~ i have baked a banana muffins, banana bread and banana cake, so i thought i should try banana cupcakes. i don't have much in my pantry but i have a banana that is going bad soon, and before that happens, i needed it to rescue. although, it didn't look as good as the muffins i have baked, it is so delicious and super moist! i also added a cream cheese frosting since that what i have on hand. :) so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

for the batter

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 6 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp salt

for the frostings

• 1 block cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup butter 8 tbsp (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 350F
2. in a mixing bowl, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs. beat until fluffy
3. add the milk, butter, sour cream and vanilla extract. combine
4. add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. combine
5. add the mashed banana into the batter and combine. please do not over mixed
6. pour the batter into a cupcake baking pan, about 3/4 full
7. bake to preheated oven fro 20-22 minutes
8. let the cupcake cool down completely before adding the frosting

to make the frosting:

1. add the butter and cream cheese into a mixing bowl. combine
2. add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and combine well

to frost the cupcake:

• simply add the cream cheese frosting on top of the cupcake and enjoy~

some tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients you are using such as eggs, cream cheese, butter is at room temperature, or else it wont be as easy to mix.
2. make sure you smash the banana into really fine pieces, so it wont leave a chunky bites on your cupcakes
3. it is also important that your banana is super ripe. banana flavor can be a replacement
4. bake at no more than 22 minutes, it will be a little jiggly so wait for the cupcakes to cool down
5. do not apply the frostings if the cupcakes are not completely cooled down, your frostings will melt

ooey gooey, gooey ooey is what i like to describe this dessert! it's soft, it's chewy and it's creamy! it's also almost flourless since i'm only using 2 tablespoon of flour in this recipe. you heard me right there! if you know me well enough, you know how much i love my carbs! yup! i usually use so much flour as one of my ingredients in most of my recipes! so, GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 400 grams nutella
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp hot milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• salt (for sprinkle)

for toppings:

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup caramel candy bars

directions:

1. pre heat oven to 350F
2. into a mixing bowl, combine the eggs and nutella
3. add the cocoa powder and flour, then mix well
4. add the hot milk. mix well
5. add the chocolate chips. mix
6. next, pour half of the batter into the prepared pan
7. add the caramel candy bars
8. then pour the rest of the remaining batter
9. bake for 20-25 minutes
10. while the fudge is in the oven, prepare the caramel topping
11. combine the caramel candy bars and whipping cream in a safe microwavable bowl
12. microwave the mixture in a high power for 1 minute. stir
13. pour the caramel topping on top of the cake fudge
14. sprinkle some salt
15. and ENJOY!

there you have it! i hope that you will enjoy this yummy recipe! have a great day!

xo,

sai

some tips for this recipe:

1. make sure to cool down the cake for at least 10 minutes before adding the caramel toppings
2. you can indulge right away (who would ever want to wait?) but i suggest to let the goodies rest for at least 30 minutes for the toppings to cool down
3. do not over bake.
4. i don't know what i want to call this recipe, fudge cake? caramel fudge? salted caramel fudge bars? if you ended up trying this recipe, let me know what you think would be the best name for this goodies. :)

let's make a white chocolate chips banana muffins! i gotta say, this has to be the best banana muffins ever! i've had some banana muffins of course and my favorite are the ones that you can get from the fresh market. when it comes to pastries, breads, muffins, cakes, etc. fresh market is my go to store. however, they can be a little bit pricey. so here, i will show you my banana muffins recipe that everyone in the house approved! good luck!

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 super ripe bananas
• 6 tbsp coconut oil
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon
2. whisk all together, then add the flour and brown sugar, mix until combined. set aside
3. into a different mixing bowl, add the banana and smash it up
4. add the egg, coconut oil and the milk then mix well
5. then add the flour mixture into the liquid mixture and mix until well combined
6. once everything is incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix
7. add the white chocolate chip and mix using a spatula
8. place a muffin cup into a baking pan
9. spoon the batter into the muffin tin, about 3/4 amount
10. bake the muffins to 350F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
11. ENJOY!

i hope you will love this recipe! please don't forget to check out all of our social media. until next time!

xo,

sai