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ingredients: flour 200g sugar 30g salt ½ tsp instant yeast 1 tsp lukewarm milk 70-90g (make a soft dough) 1 egg butter 20   Method: To make the dough, combine  flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well, add lukewarm milk and Knead until a dough forms. then Add the butter and continue to knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.    This should take about 15-20 minutes  brush some oil on top and rest the dough covered at 35°C  until rises to double the size take out the dough and divide it into 8-10 pieces. knead and shape into small balls cover and let them rise again at 35-40°C for 20-30 mins (* resting time may vary) in a pan pour oil to deep fry. when the oil is warm drop the dough balls in.  fry them in low heat until brown enjoy with tea, coffee or milk Note: let the dough rise in a warm place until puffs up. when the oil is slightly warm drop the dough balls in for frying.

  to make these custard cream buns you will need: Sweet Bun Dough: * 300g bread flour * 40g sugar 3 tbsp * instant yeast 6g 2 tsp * salt ½ tsp * 1egg * butter 50g * 130g warm milk Custard Filling: * custard powder ½ cup 60g * caster sugar 6 tbsp cup 70g * milk 450ml To make the sweet bun dough, combine  350g of bread flour, 40g of sugar, ¾ a tsp of salt, and 6g of instant yeast. Mix well, add 230g of lukewarm milk and Knead until a dough forms. then Add the butter and continue to knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.    This should take about 15 minutes by hand or 10 minutes with a stand mixer   the dough should be soft and slightly sticky but manageable. the best way to tell if your bread dough is properly kneaded is to stretch a piece of between your fingers. If the dough tears, you haven’t developed enough gluten and it needs more kneading. If it stretches without breaking you’re done and you can let the dough rest. Place the dough in a    bowl, cover it with a damp

Here is a simple recipe for a classic pepperoni pizza:   how to make pizza sauce Ingredients: 170g of chopped  tomatoes 1 tbsp cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbsp of chopped onion 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½  teaspoon of dried herbs consisting of oregano, rosemary, and thyme Salt  1/2 tsp Instructions: heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced onion, and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the canned tomatoes (with juice), oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes into smaller pieces. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook until it has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. let it cool to room temperature before using Ingredients for the dough 1 ½ teaspoons of instant yeast ½  teaspoon of sugar 150g of warm water (35•c) 280g of all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½  teaspoon of salt toppings: mozzarella cheese pepperoni basil, parsley, butter Instructions: In a  mixing bowl, co

  Here is a recipe for oven-baked rice and chicken: Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice hot water 2½ cups (adjust according to your rice type) onion 1 cup garlic 2 tbsp ginger 1 tbsp coriander tomatoes 1 cup carrot ½ cup chickpea 1 can without water Seasoning for marinade: 1 kg skinless chicken thighs Salt and pepper, to taste salt 1½ tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp turmeric ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp cajun seasoning ½ tsp Seasoning for the rice: bay leaf chilli chicken stock 1 cube  salt ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp cajun seasoning ½ tsp Instructions: marinade your chicken with the spices for 2 hours or better overnight Preheat your oven to 428°F (220°C). In a 22 x 32 cm baking dish, combine the aromatics and vegetables. Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetable. bake for 30 minutes uncovered. after cooking, remove the meat and add rice to the vegetable add hot water and spices place the chicken back on top o

  we are going to make these sweet buns with vanilla custard in the middle. to make these custard cream buns you will need Sweet Bun Dough: 350g bread flour 40g sugar 3 tbsp instant yeast 6g 2 tsp salt ¾ tsp 4g 230g   warm milk soft butter 50g Custard Filling: custard powder ½ cup 50g caster sugar ½ cup 80g milk 450ml To make the sweet bun dough, combine 350g of bread flour, 40g of sugar, ¾ a tsp of salt, and 6g of instant yeast. Mix well, add 230g of lukewarm milk and Knead until a dough forms. then Add the butter and continue to knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.   This should take about 15 minutes by hand or 10 minutes with a stand mixer   the dough should be soft and slightly sticky but manageable. the best way to tell if your bread dough is properly kneaded is to stretch a piece of between your fingers. If the dough tears, you haven’t developed enough gluten and it needs more kneading. If it stretches without breaking you’re done and you can let the dough rest. Plac

  this is how you can make lite and airy milk bread.    you will need the following ingredients: for the roux: bread flour 120g (¾ cup) bread flour 30g (¼ cup)  for the dough: bread flour 300g (2cups) sugar 40g ( 3 tbsp) salt ¾ tsp milk 140g (¾ cup) butter 50g (3tbsp)       Method: In a pan, combine 120g of water, and 30g of bread flour. mix well. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a smooth paste. This should take about 2 minutes. Remove from heat cover it and let cool to room temperature. combine 300g of bread flour, 40g of sugar, ¾ a tsp of salt, and 5g of instant yeast. Mix well. add 140g of milk and the flour paste. Knead the dough for 5 mins. Add the butter and continue to knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.   This should take about 15 minutes by hand or 10 minutes with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. the best way to tell if your bread dough is properly kneaded is To tear off a chunk of dough and stretch it b

  Here is a recipe for Coconut Rice and Chicken in one pot: Ingredients: 1kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Salt 1tsp turmeric powder ¼ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp garlic paste 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tbsp tomato paste 1tbsp pepper ½ tsp diced onion 1 cup 2 cups of uncooked white rice 2 bay leaves,4 cloves,3, cardamom, 1cinnamon stick, lemon peel 11/2   cup canned coconut milk 2 ½ cup water 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro salt in rice 1 ½ tsp Instructions: marinade 1kg of boneless chicken thighs with 1 tsp of salt, ginger and garlic paste 1 tbsp of each, ½   tsp of black pepper, ¼ tsp of turmeric and 1 tbsp of tomato paste. give it a good mix and leave it for at least 20 mins.  wash and drain   2 cups of basmati rice and let it soak up the excess water for 15-20 mins. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. sear the chicken pieces on both sides. take 2½ cups of water, into that add 1½ cups of canned coconut milk. microwave it until boiling hot before adding it to the rice. you might need more

  Beghrir is a type of Moroccan semolina pancake that is made with a mixture of semolina flour, water, and yeast. It is traditionally served with honey or butter, and sometimes with milk or cheese as well. To make beghrir, you will need the following ingredients: fine semolina 1 cup flour ½ cup salt ¼ tsp sugar 2tbsp yeast ¾ tsp warm water 2¼ cup Here is a simple recipe for making beghrir: In a bowl, combine the fine semolina, flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the lukewarm water and mix until a smooth batter forms. If the batter is too thick, you can add a little more water. if It is too thin, you can add a little more flour. blend it for a minute or two then Cover the bowl and set it aside in a warm place to rise for about an hour, or until the batter has doubled in size. I leave mine in the oven at 35°c Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Drop some batter into the pan Cook it until small bubbles form and the surface start to look dry. when it is cooked through and the bottom side

  Here is a recipe for oven-baked rice and chicken: Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked basmati rice hot water 2½ cups (adjust according to your rice type) onion 1 cup garlic 2 tbsp ginger 1 tbsp coriander tomatoes 1 cup carrot ½ cup Seasoning for marinade: 1 kg skinless chicken thighs Salt and pepper, to taste salt 1½ tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp turmeric ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp chilli powder ½ tsp cajun seasoning ½ tsp Seasoning for the rice: bay leaf chilli chicken stock 1 cube  salt ½ tsp paprika ½ tsp cajun seasoning ½ tsp Instructions: marinade your chicken with the spices for 2 hours or better overnight Preheat your oven to 428°F (220°C). In a 22 x 32 cm baking dish, combine the aromatics and vegetables. Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetable. bake for 30 minutes uncovered. after cooking, remove the meat and add rice to the vegetable add hot water and spices place the chicken back on top of the rice Cover the baking