Baking Recipes

PUTO CHEESE RECIPE

this puto cheese is like a cushion in your mouth! so soft and fluffy! ditch your box of puto cheese because this one is just equally easy to make!

ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg ( room temperature )
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup grated cheese ( add more if you are a cheese fan ) recommend a cheddar cheese 
• 1 can condensed milk (no condensed milk? substitute with 1 cup granulated sugar) 
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

directions:

1. into a bowl, add the condensed milk
2. then add the water. combine well
3. add the egg. mix well
4. add the flour and combine
5. add the baking powder and mix
6. then the vanilla extract
7. lastly, add the cheese and combine using a spatula 
8. make sure the streamer is ready
9. add the batter into the puto cheese molds
10. place the puto cheese into the steamer and steam for 12 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean
11. repeat the process until you finish
12. enjoy~!

thank you so much for watching!

x!

MONAY BREAD RECIPE 

if you are not a fan of dense, milky and delicious bread, then this is not for you! the best thing about this bread is it's not too sweet, and you can pair this with coffee no problem! so if you want to give it a try, enjoy the recipe written below!

ingredients:

• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk (about 110f to 115F) 
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks (room temperature) make sure the eggs are not cold from the refrigerator)
• 2 tablespoon butter (room temperature NOT melted)
• 1/2 cup milk powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 egg for egg wash

directions:

1. warm up the milk into the microwave, make sure the temperature is about 110-115F, too hot may kill the yeast, add 1 tablespoon sugar into the milk followed with the yeast. stir and set aside. let the yeast rise for about 8 to 10 minutes
2. into the mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, powdered milk) combine and set aside until ready to use
3. once the yeast is ready, pour the yeast into the bowl of flour, add the egg yolk and start kneading. you can knead the dough by hand, but it will take a while, i strongly suggest using a stand mixer
4. halfway through kneading, add the butter and continue kneading the dough, the kneading will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes. dough should be smooth and not sticky
5. shape the dough into a ball, and place in a bowl then cover with bread cloth or plastic wrap. let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1.5 to 2 hours
6. once the is ready, deflate the dough to get rid of the air bubbles
7. divide the dough into total of 16 small pieces
8. roll and shape each dough into a small ball
9. place the bread into the baking pan lined with parchment paper
10. make a cut to each dough balls halfway, but not all the way through 
11. cover the bread with bread towel or plastic wrap and let the bread rise for another 30 minutes 
12. after 30 minutes, brush the bread with egg wash
13. then bake the bread to 350F pre heated oven for 17 to 20 minutes
14. enjoy!

hope everyone is continuing to be safe and be happy!

xo!

MAPLE BACON BREAD

this maple bacon bread is one of the best! cannot get over of this recipe! try it now! 

ingredients:

• 2 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar (for yeast mixture)
• 1 1/4 cup lukewarm milk (about 110f-115f) too hot may cause the yeast to die. bread wont rise!
• 4 cups bread flour (you can use all purpose flour too)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg (must be at room temperature)
• 4 tablespoon butter ( must be at room temperature) plus more for the filling
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the filling)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder (for the filling)
• chopped bacon (for the filling ) plus more for toppings
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

directions:

1. warm the milk into the microwave, make sure it is in the right temperature. it should be between 110f to 115f to help the yeast rise
2. add the yeast and sugar into the warm milk. stir and set aside until the yeast bloomed. about 8 to 10 minutes
3. into a different mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, (the flour, salt, sugar,) and set aside
4. once the yeast is ready, pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the egg and start kneading using the stand mixer. the dough can be knead by hand, but i highly recommend using the stand mixer for easy kneading
5. after about 3 minutes of kneading, add the softened butter and continue kneading until the dough is soft. about 8 to 10 minutes
6. cover the dough with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size
7. at this point, combine the cinnamon powder and brown sugar together to prepare the filling
8. once the dough doubled in size, place the dough into a clean surface area
9. shape the dough into a ball and cut into half
10. flatten the dough using the rolling pin and try to make the shape into rectangular as possible (doesn't need to be in perfect shape)
11. spread the remaining softened butter and then pour the cinnamon brown sugar mixture on top of the flattened dough
12. sprinkle the bacon bits on top
13. divide the dough into 4 
14. roll each dough while stretching the rolled dough lengthwise to make the dough longer
15. cut the dough into half leaving a half inch on the end part to hold the bread together
16. twist the bread together and roll up! do the same to the remaining dough
17. place the bread into a baking pan lined with parchment paper
18. cover and let the dough rise for another 25 to 30 minutes
19. pre heat the oven to 350F 
20. bake the bread for 17 to 20 minutes or until the bread is golden brown
21. combine the maple syrup and powdered sugar
22. glaze the bread with the maple syrup mixture and top with more bacon
23. enjoy while it's warm

i hope you all are having a great new year so far! 

xo!

WHITE CHOCO BREAD 

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110f)
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
• white chocolate chips (for toppings)

directions:

1. into a mixing bowl, add the warm milk and yeast. stir
2. add the flour, sugar and salt and stir
3. start kneading using the stand mixer until the dough starts to come together 
4. then add the butter and continue kneading until the dough is soft (about 5 to 7 minutes)
5. shape the dough into a ball and put in a large bowl
6. cover and let the dough rest for 1.5 hours or until the dough doubled in size
7. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough 
8. divide the dough into 12 pieces 
9. flatten the dough into a long shape
10. slightly cut the middle of the flattened dough leaving both ends intact 
11. hold both ends of the dough and twist both ends in different directions 
12. roll the dough around itself and pinch the end under the rolled dough so it doesn't unravel while baking
13. top with white chocolate chips 
14. repeat the process to each remaining dough
15. cover the bread with cloth and let the bread rest for another 20 minutes
16. pre heat the oven to 350F
17. after 20 minutes, bake the bread to pre heated oven for 20 minutes 
18. enjoy!

CHOCO BREAD 

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110f)
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 4 cups bread flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)

for the filling:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
• 8 tbsp room temperature butter / 1 stick

egg wash for brushing

direction:

1. into a mixing bowl, add the warm milk and yeast. stir
2. add the flour, sugar and salt and stir
3. start kneading using the stand mixer until the dough starts to come together
4. then add the butter and continue kneading until the dough is soft
5. shape the dough into a ball and put in a large bowl
6. cover and let the dough rest for 1.5 hours or until the dough doubled in size
7. while the dough is rising, combine the filling ingredients into a bowl. ( powdered sugar, cocoa and butter then set aside
8. once the dough is ready, deflate the dough 
9. divide the dough into 12 pieces 
10. take one piece of dough, flatten and add the chocolate mixture filling
11. secure the dough and cut 4 times around the edge leaving the center intact 
12. repeat the process to the remaining dough
13. place the dough into a prepared baking pan. cover and let the dough rise for another 25 minutes
14. pre heat the oven to 350F 
15. once the bread is ready, brush the top with egg wash
16. bake for 20 minutes 
17. cool down the bread and then sprinkle with powdered sugar
18. enjoy!

oven temp: 350f

baking time: 20 minutes

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

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!

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD 

little one and i  decided to try the brazilian cheese bread, it looks really delicious on all the instagram photos i came across, we had so much fun making this bread. i've read too many recipes in the internet and all the ingredients are pretty much the same! it was a success! 

ingredients: 

• 2 cups tapioca flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup hot milk
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

directions:

1. pre heat the oven to 400F
2. into a bowl, combine the hot milk and olive oil, and stir well
3. add one egg and give a good whisk
4. add the flour and stir
5. then add the salt, cheddar and parmesan cheese and combine
6. scoop a spoonful amount and place into a baking pan lined with a parchment paper
7. bake for 15 to 20 minutes 
8. enjoy!

i hope you had a great time watching my little one cooking with me. she is a bundle of joy! i can't live my life without her!!!!

xo, s

NO KNEAD COCONUT BREAD

ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour 250g  (more for dusting) 
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil 13g
• 2/3 cup milk 150 ml
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
• 1/4 tsp salt 1.5g
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 7g
• 1 egg

for the filling:

• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 
• 2 tbsp softened butter

directions:

1. into a bowl, add milk and yeast together and stir
2. then add the sugar and stir
3. add the egg and stir
4. then add the flour and salt. stir using a spatula 
5. once it all comes together, add the vegetable oil. mix using the spatula
6. move the dough into a bowl and cover. let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size
7. meanwhile, while the dough is rising, prepare the filling. add 1 egg into the mixing bowl, stir.
8. add the sugar and stir
9. then add the shredded coconut. stir
10. then add the butter and stir. cover and set aside until ready to use
11. when the dough is ready, sprinkle the clean surface area and place the dough
12. form the dough into a ball
13. flatten the dough then add the coconut filling only on the half portion of the flattened dough (leave at least 2 tbsp filling to use as a topping)
14. fold the dough with filling into half, then fold the dough without filling covering the folded dough with a filling (please refer to the video)
15. divide the dough into 8 pieces
16. then spread butter into the baking dish 
17. place the bread into the buttered baking dish
18. cover the bread and let the bread rise for another 30 minutes
19. after 30 minutes, spread the remaining coconut filling on top of the bread
20. bake to 350F pre heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes
21. cool down the bread, then sprinkle to top with powdered sugar
22. and enjoy!

SHIRATAKI CHICKEN NOODLES 

if you are in a low carb diet, you should give this recipe a try.. you can substitute the chicken with tofu too.

ingredients for this recipe:

• 1 chicken breast / sliced thinly
• 1 pack shirataki tofu noodles / 8oz 227g
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tomato
• 1/2 onion
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp vinegar 
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 stalks carrots 
• some bell peppers 
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables 
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp spicy oil 
• salt and pepper to taste

directions:

1. add water into the pot and bring to boil / to cook the shirataki noodles
2. drain and wash the shirataki noodles well
3. add the noodles into the boiling water and boil for 2 minutes / drain and set aside
4. add 1 tbsp olive oil into the pot
5. sauté the onion, tomato and garlic 
6. add the chicken breast and stir
7. add the 1/2 cup water and stir
8. add the soy sauce and vinegar / stir and cover until the chicken is fully cooked
9. add salt and pepper and stir
10. add all the vegetables and stir. cover for 5 minutes on low heat
11. add the oyster sauce and stir
12. add the shirataki noodles and mix all together
13. add more salt and pepper if needed
14. enjoy!

this recipe is super yummy! me and my husband enjoyed it so much! i hope you do too!

please stay safe!

xo, s