tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16714390061046363522024-03-13T14:47:38.023-07:00My Baking Mania - Rose's Bread BiblePhinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18037460310623715265noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671439006104636352.post-63888268019665966282016-06-12T03:21:00.000-07:002016-06-12T03:22:38.091-07:00Flaky Scones - are these the perfect ones?<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Afternoon tea is not complete unless traditional scones are on the table. Perhaps it is due to the tall looking and full of hope appearance that scone is the treat I always look forward most in a tea set. Most of the time, it starts off all good - full of motivation at first to slice open the scone, apply some clotted cream and jam, but as I get to half way through the scone, a bit of claggy dough may stick on the roof of my mouth. It is only then I usually realise that scones can be disappointing and regret of filling up my tummy so quickly that I can't have any more of other sweets. So can these be the perfect scones?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">APPEARANCE - These scones have a rustic look with some looking like misshapen triangles. They rise up tall in the oven and does not spread sideways. These scones have a nice light brown top.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20.4pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">STRUCTURE - I especially love the crisp on the outside. The layered inside is soft and moist. They are not tough, not heavy and very easy to eat - does not stick to the roof of mouth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">FLAVOUR - The butter flavour and tanginess of the cranberries makes these scones really comforting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OVERALL - I can't decide which is the perfect scones - these Flaky Scones from <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Bible-Rose-Levy-Beranbaum/dp/0393057941/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465726440&sr=1-1&keywords=bread+bible">The Bread Bible</a></i> or Irish Cream Scones from <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Bible-Rose-Levy-Beranbaum/dp/1118338618?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0">The Baking Bible</a></i>. They are both delicious and better than the ones from tea sets.</span></div>
Phinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18037460310623715265noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671439006104636352.post-89702790735890340682016-05-08T04:57:00.000-07:002016-05-08T22:36:29.419-07:00Blueberry Muffins<div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is Mother's Day and my mum detests blueberry muffins! I am taking a chance to see if what I bake her today will change her opinion on blueberry muffins forever (or on me!!). </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ten years ago, she was put off by the very dense and tough blueberry muffins served every day by one of the hotels in San Jose. Beyond that, I have made her try out a few other blueberry muffins from coffee places, hotels and bakeries in Malaysia/Singapore until it is now her last choice of food. The blueberry muffins we have sampled were either too cake-like, too sweet, too oily, plasticky or dry.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the first Blueberry Muffins I made following the recipes of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bread-Bible-Rose-Levy-Beranbaum/dp/0393057941/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1462690093&sr=1-1&keywords=the+bread+bible">The Bread Bible</a>, by Rose Levy Beranbaum. They are so good, you won't believe it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">LEMON ZEST AND NUTMEG - grated so effortlessly using </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/NewMetro-Design-Beranbaum-ZestNest-Zester/dp/B008N8DN14">Rose Levy Beranbaum's ZestN'est Zester</a>. This is one of the best tools in my kitchen. Each lemon can be grated in less than 2 mins. The unique holding area for zest ensures no spillage and weighing can be done directly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">SUBSTITUTION</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">All ingredients for this recipe can be sourced except:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">1. FLOUR</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The recipe calls for bleached all-purpose flour (use only Gold Medal or Pillsbury). However, I am not able to find the specific brand in Malaysia. So, I replaced it with Rose Flour (a type of bleached AP flour). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The only sour cream I can find is low fat (49% less fat). Not sure how this would impact the moisture and creaminess but at least the muffins can be lower in fat and calories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">MAKING THE BATTER - Since I prefer to have a stronger structure, I mixed the batter using mixer instead of hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First, beat butter, sugar and lemon till light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla essence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In a separate bowl, whisked together flour, salt and baking soda. I added in slightly more flour because my mum prefers muffin to be more muffin than cake. On low speed, mix in flour mixture and sour cream in 2 batches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fold in the blueberries, spoon batter into muffin pan and off to bake!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS - interval of 10 mins, 20 mins and achieved final doneness at 25 mins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">APPEARANCE: Before seeing the muffins, my mum was convinced it is yet another blueberry muffin. When she opened up the box, her facial expression changed. "Best Looking Blueberry Muffins" was her exact comment. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Colour wise, these muffins have a golden brown top crust with even contour, which forms a very nice contrast with the dark purplish blueberry. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The muffin tops are slightly rounded, symmetrical in shape. They are rough looking and the nutmeg sugar topping has certainly added an extra sparkle to the top surface. "Beautiful" is the word.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When my mum halved the muffin, I assumed she was going to share the other half with me. Instead, she finished the entire muffin. So, I had to sample one whole muffin :-).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">STRUCTURE: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These muffins have a firm structure - strong enough to hold together well within medium thick cell walls but not too tough. There is no loose crumbs when you separate them into smaller bites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">TEXTURE: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unlike the other muffins, these blueberry muffins are so soft and tender. They are moist but not too wet. The </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">coarse muffin-like texture inside with a slight crunch on the top is just the perfect muffin. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It feels light for its size and t</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">hey are very easy to eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">FLAVOUR: Slightly sweet, mostly sweetened by the bursting blueberries. It has a mellow flavour and refreshing lemon taste that will give an instant smile on your face. The nutmeg crisp sugar topping adds a touch of spice flavour to the muffin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OVERALL: Blueberry Muffins + My Mum + I = Happy Mums today :) Looks like this is going to be my mum's new favourite and my frequent bake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY to all!</span></div>
Phinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18037460310623715265noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671439006104636352.post-76092363075164476232016-05-05T23:25:00.000-07:002016-05-06T05:10:53.534-07:00So excited!<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">This page is dedicated to the recipes from the legendary baking book, <i>The Bread Bible</i>, from Rose Levy Beranbaum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">I have a copy of this book for many years but have not attempted to bake any of the recipes due to the challenges in getting the right ingredient in Malaysia. Flour, t</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">he primary ingredient in making bread, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">is labelled differently here and some of the mentioned brands like King Arthur's, Pillsbury and Gold Medal cannot be sourced here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">A few days back, when I saw a post in welcoming new bakers to join the one recipe a month Rose's Bread Bible Bakers group, I got excited and decided to put behind all challenges and try out the recipes with all other bakers. The opportunity to share experiences with bakers from around the world and getting advices from Rose is simply invaluable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The first project we will be baking this month is the Blueberry Muffins. Stay tune!</span></div>
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