News — Breads

Happy Ester!  During this lockdown period eggs are limited.  So, I have been trying to minimise use of eggs in my baking where possible.  I tried to make Hot Cross Buns using the Yudane method and without eggs added except for a little bit of egg-wash.  This bread is very soft and delicious even without syrup glazing.  The traditional Hot Cross Buns usually has a syrup glazing but as usual, I try to make everything with less sugar. If you are curios about Yudane Method and wish to understand more, please click here Yudane vs Tangzhong Method. If you have...

I am back to my soft sourdough bread baking.  I have tried various types of soft sourdough bread and have not tried using wholemeal flour in my sourdough bread yet. Characteristic of this bread:  The texture is especially soft, fluffy and moist on the first day and it lasts very well for 2 - 3 days.  I think it is because of Yudane dough added.  It tastes very mild sourness. If you are curios about Yudane Method and wish to understand more, please click here Yudane vs Tangzhong Method. If you have any questions regarding this recipe or any other post,...

For this recipe I used 100% spelt flour. The bread turned out quite nice.  But, the bread slightly dryer then the bread made from bread flour. However, it is still soft.  I have another multigrain bread recipe using bread flour and yudane method, you may click here for the recipe. Spelt flour does contain some gluten and it works as a substitute for wheat flour or high gluten bread flour.  Spelt is an ancient whole grain claimed to be more nutritious and healthier than modern grains. This is a dairy free bread recipe and is ideal for vegans. If you...

Super soft and chewy donut that you are going to like it.  Donuts are usually deep fried.  But, I tried to make this healthier baked version. Enjoy... If you have any questions regarding this recipe or any other post, please leave me a comment in the “LEAVE A COMMENT” link and I will reply you as soon as possible. Baked Potato Donuts Recipe Yields: 16 donuts INGREDIENTS: 300g bread flour (I used Japanese high gluten flour) 1 3/4 tsp instant yeast 40g sugar (I used organic brown sugar) 1/2 tsp sea salt 30g milk powder 120g mashed potato 75g water...

This recipe is adapted from here.  But, I modified slightly in order to use up all my left over whipping cream that have been siting in the fridge.  It is indeed soft and fluffy. If you have any questions regarding this recipe or any other post, please leave me a comment in the “LEAVE A COMMENT” link and I will reply you as soon as possible. Soft and Fluffy White Bread Recipe - Straight Dough Method Yields: 1 loaf INGREDIENTS: 250g bread flour (I used Japanese high gluten flour) 1 tsp (3g) instant yeast 25g sugar (I used organic brown sugar) 1...