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Baker’s Tips

Posted: Thursday, August 14th, 2008 @ 9:30 pm in Recipes, Tips, Desserts, Baking | No Comments »

Yeast Checking
To find out if your yeast is good, first dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar or other sweetener in warm water with 2 cups of liquid and then add your yeast. Wait several minutes for it to dissolve and start working, developing tiny bubbles. If there are […]

Blueberry Muffin

Posted: Monday, April 30th, 2007 @ 2:55 pm in Uncategorized, Baking | No Comments »

This recipe is contributed by a reader who calls herself Lady Liz - thanks mylady!  She says its easy to make and by the look of it, looks toooooo eeassy to do:)   I have translated all the words into English.  Great for afternoon tea.
Ingredients:
3 cups of flour
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of mix […]

Two Ways To Make Home-Made Pizza

Posted: Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007 @ 10:12 pm in Baking | 3 Comments »

I decided to make a pizza using ingredients which I had on hand and I thought the outcome was pretty awesome, if you don’t mind me saying so myself
I am no pizza expert but I love my pizzas.  So if you think this looks yummy-licious, here’s what I did:
I used pastry pizza base […]

Two ways to do your butter cake!

Posted: Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 @ 3:06 pm in Baking | 33 Comments »

I have been incredibly busy the last two weeks, what with festivities of celebrating end of Ramadan (fasting month), and the baking and cooking - on top of the kid’s exam period.  Any true-blue Singaporean parents will agree with me, exam period is a time for parents to lock up the kids in the room […]

Birthday Treats!

Posted: Thursday, September 21st, 2006 @ 2:50 pm in Baking | 29 Comments »

Yesterday was my kid’s 9th birthday and I decided to bake a storm (with major help from a dear friend).  Yes it’s all about ego, isn’t it?    Who needs bakery when you can do it by yourself.  Enjoy the pictures!
  Chocolate Mud Cake - The Birthday Cake
 Kuih Bangkit Rapuh - this is to die for!
 Chocolate […]

Making the perfect cake! Few tips.

Posted: Thursday, March 9th, 2006 @ 6:07 pm in Tips, Baking | No Comments »

Unlike many recipes, those for cakes must be followed accurately.  To achieve a balanced cake, it would be wise to bear in mind some basic principles:
* All measurements must be adhered to with scales or measuring cups, spoons and jug.  Dont be tempted to add a little extra of any ingredients.
* Ensure that you have […]