Delicious Food For Busy Bees
Discover the joy of baking with this whimsical porcupine hedgehog bread, inspired by my son’s love for spiky creatures. With a soft, fluffy interior and a rich chocolate dough exterior, this creative bread is a delightful treat that combines fun and flavor. Learn how to shape the bread into a cute porcupine, complete with chocolate spikes, and enjoy the sweet milk powder filling in every bite. Perfect for family baking time, this recipe brings smiles and tasty memories to the kitchen!
Create a stunning giraffe-patterned bread loaf inspired by Sydney Taronga Zoo’s giraffes. Using a sourdough stiff starter, maize bread dough, and chocolate dough, this unique loaf combines flavor and fun. Follow our top tips for accurate dough portioning, smooth shaping, and a well-baked loaf that showcases the giraffe spots beautifully when sliced. Learn how to prepare, proof, and bake this show-stopping bread that your family will love!
Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with Cute Designer Animal Snowskin Mooncakes Another year has flown by, and with it comes the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival. For many, this festival brings fond memories of sharing traditional mooncakes under the soft glow of the full moon. But this year, I decided to step away from tradition and […]
Introduction: Why I Created This Mooncake Pandan leaves, or Pandanus amaryllifolius—sometimes known as “vanilla leaves” in the UK—are a staple in Southeast Asian cooking, particularly in Malaysia where I grew up. These fragrant green leaves can be found growing in my own home garden, and they’re woven into the culinary fabric of Malaysia. But while […]
Discover the secrets to baking the fluffiest and moist Japanese Soufflé Cheesecake, inspired by my time learning in Kuala Lumpur during the rise of Uncle Tetsu’s popular cheesecake. This light and airy cheesecake combines chiffon cake techniques with a water bath for perfect texture. By omitting milk, I’ve reduced the overly moist texture and shortened the baking time, creating a soft, velvety crumb that melts in your mouth. Follow my step-by-step recipe for a delicate, flavorful cheesecake that’s sure to impress!
Among the many varieties of mooncakes, the Teochew Spiral Mooncake, particularly with natural pandan flavor, stands out for its unique flaky, layered texture and exquisite look. This baked mooncake is a lighter, healthier alternative to the fried version of traditional Teochew mooncakes, and it embodies the delicate art of combining water-based and oil-based dough.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and of course, the indulgence in mooncakes. While traditional mooncakes filled with lotus seed paste or red bean paste hold a special place in this festival, contemporary mooncake designs and flavors are becoming increasingly popular. For those who enjoy a creative twist on tradition, Bunny […]
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family reunions and the sharing of mooncakes, which symbolize harmony and unity. Among the myriad mooncake varieties, one stands out for its unique shape and local origins—the Kluang rugby-shaped mooncake. This mooncake, which hails from Kluang, Johor, is an invention from the well-known bakery Yuen Fatt 源發餅家, and […]
Crafting Designer Koi Fish Snowskin Mooncakes combines tradition, creativity, and artistry, making them a stunning and meaningful treat for the Mid-Autumn Festival. These colorful, delicate koi fish-shaped mooncakes, made with chewy snowskin dough and filled with flavorful fillings like red bean or lotus paste, offer a modern twist on a classic dessert. Perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones, these intricate mooncakes symbolize good fortune and perseverance. With detailed steps and tips, this recipe guides you through creating edible art that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
The Story Behind Chocolate Babka Chocolate babka is a decadent bread loaf filled with rich chocolate layers, a nutrient-rich and flavorful delight treat beloved worldwide. Originating from Eastern Europe and often associated with Jewish communities, babka has evolved over centuries into the delicious, visually stunning loaf we recognize today. Babka’s appeal comes from its tender, […]