soft bread loaf

 

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!

 

bread loaf

 

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

 

bread loaf

 

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 :)

banana cupcakes

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!

 

banana cupcake

 

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~

 

banana cupcake

 

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
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