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Makki Ki Roti (Maize Flour Flatbread)

9 September 2025 at 10:18

Makki Ki Roti (Maize Flour Flatbread)

Makki Ki Roti is a rustic, traditional Punjabi flatbread made from cornmeal/maize flour (makki ka atta), kneaded into a soft dough and patted or rolled into rounds. Cooked on a hot tawa or tandoor, it develops a golden, slightly crispy exterior with a tender, earthy bite. Traditionally paired with Sarson ka Saag and a dollop...

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Easy Dabeli Pizza Recipe – A Fun Indian Street Food Fusion

2 October 2025 at 10:00
Cheesy Dabeli Pizza on mini pita bread with dabeli masala, pomegranate seeds, spiced peanuts, and crispy sev – easy Indian street food fusion snack.

Easy Dabeli Pizza Recipe – A Fun Indian Street Food Fusion

Imagine a snack that marries the bold flavors of dabeli with the comfort of pizza - that's exactly what this Dabeli Pizza brings to your table. It's loaded with mashed potatoes infused with dabeli masala, spiced peanuts, pomegranate arils, sev, and cheese (or your favorite vegan cheese), all nestled on mini pita breads. Add this […]

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Authentic Maharashtrian Chapati (Soft, Layered Rotis with Mom’s Tips & Tricks)

23 September 2025 at 08:04

For me, chapati isn't just a recipe; it's a memory of sitting at the table while my mom clapped hot rotis between her hands, the layers opening up like magic. Whether you're making them for a weeknight curry or for a special family meal, this whole wheat chapati recipe will bring that same warmth and […]

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Bombay Vegetable Sandwich Recipe with Homemade Chutney

By: Priya
29 July 2025 at 10:00
Stack of Bombay vegetable Sandwiches and one hand picking one up.

Bombay Vegetable Sandwich Recipe with Homemade Chutney

Bombay Sandwich is a classic Indian vegan street food recipe! This grilled plant-based snack is stuffed with aloo masala, veggies & cheese, making it the best vegan sandwich ever! Plus, it can be made in 15 minutes! 

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Banana bread recipe - with beets and carrots!

23 March 2025 at 17:15
This bread has banana, grated carrots ands beets, and you can't tell! Its comes out so moist, delicious, rich and healthy! I love how this cake turned out, it is filled with so much healthy stuff, that its literally guilt free to devour. Some variations of tried and tested banana cakes -  my go-to banana bread recipe and multigrain bread recipe50 minutes - including bake

Mixed Dal Dosa

6 September 2024 at 07:27
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Mixed Dal Dosa

Mixed Dal Dosa is a simple and nutritious flatbread that doesn’t require fermentation. This high-protein dosa is made from a blend of various lentils (dal), which are soaked and ground into a smooth paste. A few spices enhance the flavors, and the dosa is cooked on a hot skillet until it’s crispy and golden. These dosas are not only high in protein but also vegan and gluten-free, making them a healthy choice for everyone.
These protein-rich mixed dal dosas are incredibly versatile. They’re perfect for a healthy breakfast, but they can also be enjoyed at any meal—lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. Serve them with your favorite chutney, a comforting soup, or your choice of vegetable dish to complete the meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 Dosa

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup moong dal
  • ¼ cup washed moong dal
  • ¼ cup washed urad dal
  • ¼ cup red lentil
  • 1 green chili chopped optional
  • ¼ piece ginger chopped
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper 
  • tsp asafetida (hing)
  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 4 tbsp oil

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix all the dal, wash them changing water 2-3 times. Soak dal in four cups of water for 6-8 hours.
  • Drain the water. Blend the lentils (dal) with green chili and ginger, adding water slowly as needed to make a smooth batter. Note: The less water, the smoother the batter.
  • Mix the salt and cumin seeds into the batter. Add water as needed. The total water added will be about ½ cup, just enough to achieve the consistency of pancake batter.
  • Place a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Test by sprinkling a few drops of water on it. The water should sizzle right away.
  • Pour about ½ cup of the batter mixture into the skillet and spread evenly with the back of a spoon. Starting from the center, spiral outward until evenly spread, about seven inches in diameter.
  • When the batter begins to dry, gently spread one teaspoon of oil over it. Wait about 30 seconds, then flip the dosa using a flat spatula.
  • Press the dosa lightly with the spatula all around to ensure even cooking, turning them two to three times. Dosa should be crisp and golden brown on both sides.
  • Repeat for the remaining dosas.

Notes

Notes: If you are on a gluten-free diet, be aware that asafetida (hing) in powder form is often not gluten-free. In that case, you may want to avoid using asafetida.
Serving suggestion
Serve dosas with any chutney, such as tomato chutney, peanut chutney or cilantro chutney, or chutney of your choice.
You can also serve them with samber (a south Indian style dal) or your choice of soup.
For a creative twist, you can use these dosas to make delicious wraps, commonly known as frankies or kathi rolls. Simply wrap some vegetables or salad inside the dosa for a wholesome and satisfying meal on the go. 
You can even make these dosas in advance, then reheat them over a skillet to restore their crispness.
For a creative twist, you can use these dosas to make delicious wraps. Make the dosas slightly thicker so they stay soft; these wraps are commonly known as frankies or kathi rolls. Simply wrap some vegetables or salad inside the dosa for a wholesome and satisfying meal on the go.

Introduction to Mixed Dal Dosa

Mixed Dal Dosa is a wholesome, protein-rich flatbread that’s not only easy to make but also doesn’t require the traditional fermentation process. Made from a blend of various lentils, this dosa is packed with plant-based protein, making it a great meal option for anyone looking to boost their protein intake. Lentils like moong dal, urad dal, and red lentils are soaked, ground into a smooth batter, and spiced to create a savory and crispy dosa. The best part? This dosa is both vegan and gluten-free, catering to various dietary preferences while still delivering great taste and texture.

Cultural and Traditional Importance

Dosas are a staple in South Indian cuisine, traditionally made from fermented rice and lentil batter. However, the Mixed Dal Dosa offers a quicker alternative without the need for fermentation, making it an ideal choice for those who are short on time. Lentils are a common ingredient in Indian cooking, celebrated for their versatility and nutritional value. By using a variety of dals, this dosa provides a range of nutrients, especially plant-based proteins, making it a go-to dish for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a snack.

The beauty of Mixed Dal Dosa lies in its simplicity and adaptability. It’s a great way to incorporate different types of lentils into your diet, each contributing its unique flavor and health benefits. Traditionally served with chutneys and sambar, this dosa has found a place in modern kitchens due to its quick preparation and nutritious profile.

Recipe Variations from Manjula’s Kitchen

While Mixed Dal Dosa is delicious and nutritious on its own, there are several other similar dosa and pancake recipes available on Manjula’s Kitchen that you can explore for variety:

  • Moong Dal Dosa: Another high-protein dosa made primarily from moong dal, offering a lighter alternative.
  • Besan Chilla: A savory pancake made with gram flour (besan), perfect for a quick, protein-packed breakfast.
  • Rava Dosa: A crisp and delicate dosa made with semolina, for those who prefer a thin and crunchy dosa.
  • Oat Dosa: Similar to Mixed Dal Dosa, Instant Oat dosa is an easy recipe that is perfect for busy families.

Health Benefits and Dietary Considerations

The Mixed Dal Dosa is packed with nutrients, especially protein, making it a great option for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet. Lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, contributing to overall digestive health and maintaining energy levels throughout the day. By using a variety of dals, you’re also ensuring that you get a broader range of nutrients in every dosa.

Additionally, this recipe is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or anyone on a gluten-free diet. If you’re strictly gluten-free, it’s important to note that asafetida (hing) often contains gluten, so be sure to use a gluten-free version or skip it altogether.

Serving Suggestions

Mixed Dal Dosa can be served with a variety of chutneys to complement its savory flavors. Here are a few chutney options from Manjula’s Kitchen that pair well with the dosa:

  • Tomato Chutney: A tangy and slightly sweet chutney that adds a fresh burst of flavor.
  • Cilantro Chutney: A classic chutney with refreshing cilantro and a hint of spice.
  • Peanut Chutney: A creamy and nutty chutney that pairs wonderfully with the crispy dosa.

For a complete meal, serve Mixed Dal Dosa with Sambar or a comforting soup. Another creative twist is to use the dosa as a wrap, filling it with vegetables, paneer, or salad to create a delicious and nutritious frankie or kathi roll. The dosas can also be prepared in advance and reheated on a skillet, making them an excellent option for meal prep.

Conclusion

Mixed Dal Dosa is a simple yet highly nutritious meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Its high protein content, along with being vegan and gluten-free, makes it a versatile option for a variety of dietary needs. Whether you’re serving it with chutney for breakfast or transforming it into a wrap for lunch, this high protein dosa will quickly become a favorite in your household. Explore the other dosa recipes on Manjula’s Kitchen to discover even more delicious ways to enjoy Indian flatbreads.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What makes Mixed Dal Dosa high in protein?

The use of multiple lentils like moong dal, urad dal, and red lentils makes Mixed Dal Dosa rich in plant-based protein, making it an excellent option for those seeking a high-protein meal.

Can I make the dosa ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the dosas in advance and reheat them on a skillet to restore their crispness. They also work well as wraps for on-the-go meals.

What are some serving options for Mixed Dal Dosa?

Serve Mixed Dal Dosa with chutneys like tomato chutney, cilantro chutney, or peanut chutney. You can also pair it with sambar or use it as a wrap filled with vegetables or paneer.

Is Mixed Dal Dosa gluten-free?

Yes, this dosa is naturally gluten-free. However, be cautious with asafetida (hing) as it may contain gluten unless specifically labeled gluten-free.

Can I adjust the spiciness of the dosa?

Absolutely! You can adjust the spice level by adding or omitting green chili and black pepper based on your preference.

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Learn how to make Mixed Dal Dosa, a protein-packed, gluten-free Indian crepe made from various lentils. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and loaded with nutrition.

Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

17 April 2025 at 08:43

The Bread Baking Babes are baking again. We used to bake a bread every month but in the past year or so, we’ve been finding life increasingly taking priority over baking bread. So we’ve decided to bake one bread every two months. And this month, Karen picked Dollywood Cinnamon Bread for us to make.

I had never heard of a Dollywood Cinnamon Bread before! So it turns out that Dollywood is a theme park in Tennessee in the US, and owned by Dolly Parton. Their famous cinnamon bread is known as Dollywood Cinnamon Bread. I spent a large part of my college years listening to her songs, many of which are still my favourites. I didn’t know of Dollywood though it’s been around for 40 years or so, I understand.

The original version of this bread is baked daily in century old The Grist Mill (which is over 100 years old/plus they mill their own flour) in Dollywood. It’s served with either vanilla icing or apple butter, and they apparently sell over 350 loaves an hour! You can find Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Cinnamon Bread recipe all over the net.

The recipe below is adapted from Baking in the American South by Anne Byrne    This buttery cinnamon loaf is shaped, sliced, and drenched in a cinnamon, sugar, and butter mixture before baking. What’s not to like about this combination? Naturally, the resulting loaf is so good! Do watch the top to see it doesn’t get burned. My loaf came pretty close to it, as you can see from the images.

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Dollywood Cinnamon Bread

A version of the famous Dollywood Cinnamon Bread that's a soft loaf drenched in a butter-sugar-cinnamon mixture and crust.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings 1 loaf

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 50 gm unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt

For the Topping:

  • 50 gm unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Dough:

  • Scald the milk over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes (bubbles on the edges but not boiling). Take it off the heat, add the butter and stir to melt. Let it cool to slightly warmer than room temperature. Stir in the yeast.
  • Knead using a stand mixer or by hand. Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk mixture and knead into a soft, smooth and elastic dough. If the dough seems dry, add milk, one tablespoon at a time till dough is of desired consistency.
  • Place the dough into a bowl, cover loosely and let it rise for about 1 1/2 hours or so till doubled in volume. You can also let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. The rise will not be as much as regular dough because of the butter in the dough which will harden the dough. If refrigerating the dough, take it out next morning, lightly knead it, and then let it rise till double in volume.
  • Line a 9 x 5 -inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Remove the parchment and set aside on a baking sheet.

Make the topping:

  • Melt the butter in a mall pan or bowl. Stir in the sugars and cinnamon.
  • Deflate the risen dough and press it out or roll out into an 8 x 7 -inch rectangle. Roll the dough into a loaf, starting from the 8-inch edge side. Place it, seam side down, onto the parchment.
  • Slit the loaf 6 to 8 times with a serrated knife, cutting about 2/3rds into the dough. Stuff the slits generously with the cinnamon-sugar-butter.
  • Using the parchment, lift the loaf into the pan. Spread the remaining mixture over the top of the dough uniformly. Let it rise till almost double, for about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 180C (350F) for about 30 minutes or so until the bread is done. Do watch the top to see it doesn’t get burned. My loaf came pretty close to it, as you can see from the images. Cool on a wire rack.

 

The Bread Baking Babes are –

Bake My Day – Karen

Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

Girlichef – Heather

A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

Bread Experience – Cathy

Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

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Cheese, Pesto and Dried Tomato Twisted Buns

17 December 2024 at 00:45

We’re at the end of 2024 and I just realised I’ve hardly posted anything last year on the the blog! 2024 has been more memorable for all the health issues I had to deal with. They weren’t very serious, but painful sciatic issues and a fractured knee cap pretty much meant that blogging or even cooking was a priority. Thankfully, I’m mending well if slowly, and have even progressed to baking the occasional bread. So here I am with Cheese, Pesto and Dried Tomato Twisted Buns.

This December Cathy chose Swedish Cardamom Buns for us Bread Baking Babes to make. I’ve made them before in various shapes and flavours and posted these Kanel Snegle with cardamom (Cinnamon Snails). Cathy gave us the option to experiment with savoury flavours if we wanted to, and I did. The result? Cheese, Pesto and Dried Tomato Twisted Buns!

Please see Karen’s recipe for the original sweet version. She has sourdough or overnight regular yeast dough recipes. I adapted the given yeast dough recipe but chose to do a same day bread. The overnight method produces buns with improved flavour. I otherwise stuck mostly to her yeast dough recipe but omitted the sugar.

My bun filling is made with crumbled paneer and basil pesto blended to a creamy paste. I also added chopped oven dried tomato and grated cheddar cheese. This filling can end up being quite salty from the pesto, dried tomatoes and Cheddar so be cautious while adding salt.

What is really special about these twist buns as I call them, is twisting the dough to shape them. If can’t be bothered trying to shape them and want to keep it simple, you can roll the dough jam/ jelly roll style. Then cut them into rounds much like for Cinnamon Rolls and you’ll have snail shaped buns.

There are a couple of other different ways to shape these bus. A search on Youtube for “shaping cardamom buns” will throw up plenty of short but detailed videos. I used an easy method that is described in the recipe below. You can halve the given recipe for 6 Twist Buns instead of 12.

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Cheese, Pesto and Dried Tomato Twisted Buns

Swedish cardamom style shaped buns but savoury and filled with paneer, basil pesto, Cheddar cheese, dried tomatoes.
Course breads
Cuisine global vegetarian
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 Twist Buns

Ingredients

For the Yeast Dough:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 75 gm unsalted butter soft at room temperature
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg optional

For the Cheese, Pesto and Dried Tomato Filling:

  • 1/4 cup crumbled paneer
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • Salt and red chilli flakes to taste

Instructions

For the Dough:

    Day 1 – Mix, Fold, Chill Dough :

    • Warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat, till the butter is melted. Cool to room temp before incorporating in the dough.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, salt and egg. Add the cooled milk/butter mixture and knead till a soft, smooth, and elastic dough forms. Place the dough in a large oiled bowl, cover, and let the dough rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours till almost double in volume.
    • Turn the dough out onto your counter and gently punch the dough down. Pat the dough into a 10 × 6-inch rectangle, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight (about 8 to 24 hours). The overnight rest in the refrigerator improves flavour and also allows the dough to stiffen up for shaping.

    Day 2 – Shape, Proof, Bake :

      For the Cheese, Pesto and Dried Tomato Filling:

      • Blend the crumbled paneer and pesto (I used basil pesto) till smooth. Keep aside with the chopped dried tomatoes and the grated Cheddar cheese.
      • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow it to warm up to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
      • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to a rectangle 1/4-inch thick and about 14 × 20-inches. Spread the paneer-pesto blended paste over the surface of the dough to the edge, evenly but not too thick. Evenly sprinkle the chopped dried tomato and then grated Cheddar cheese over this. With your fingers, very lightly press down the filling into the dough.
      • With the long side facing you, fold the dough in half, over itself. Gently press the edges together. Roll out the rectangle into a 7 × 15-inches rectangle. Using a pizza wheel, sharp knife, or bench scraper, cut the dough into twelve 7-inch long strips. To make it easier to divide the dough, make small notches every 1 1/4- inches to use as a guide while cutting the strips.
      • Stretch the 7” strips out to about 15-inches. To do this, hold up one end of the strip and gently pull the dough until it reaches 15 inches in length. Be careful not to tear the dough. If the strips resist stretching, let them rest for 10 minutes, then continue stretching.
      • Using the pizza wheel, cut exactly in the middle of each strip, along the length, keeping one end joined. It should look something like a pair of trousers/ pants with long legs. From the joined end, twist both strands over each other like a rope all the way to the other end. Roll the twisted dough into a circle and tuck the loose end under the sahped bun. Repeat this will all the dough strips.
      • Place the shaped buns on parchment-lined baking sheets, allowing space for them to rise. Cover and let rise in a draft-free place for about an hour, or till almost double in size ½ – 2 hours, or longer, until doubled in size.
      • Brush the buns with melted butter or milk and bake them at 190C (375F) for about 25 minutes, till golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack. Serve.

      The Bread Baking Babes are –

      Bake My Day – Karen

      Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

      Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

      Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

      Girlichef – Heather

      A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

      My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

      Bread Experience – Cathy

      Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

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      Jamaican Coco Bread

      15 August 2024 at 21:07

      It’s another month, and another Bread Baking Babes bread post. You might have noticed that we’ve recently been baking once every two months rather than every month. We decided to do this as it was easier for us. This month it was my turn to pick a bread and chose Jamaican Coco Bread/ Coconut Milk Bread.

      Jamaican Coco Bread are soft, fluffy and slightly sweet half mooned shaped coconut buns from Jamaica. They’re common across other countries in the Caribbean too.  Jamaican Coco Bread supposedly gets its name from the generous amount of coconut milk in the dough. Its folded shape can be pulled open easily making it perfect for sandwiches. Jamaicans like these buns best stuffed with creamy cheddar cheese or a beef patty. Jamaican beef patties are flaky pastry pockets with spicy beef filling.

      Jamaican Coco Bread are somewhat like the Chinese Baozi or steamed Bao buns to look at. These can be eaten on their own or sandwiched with vegetable or meat fillings. I would also suggest a filling of mild cheddar cheese and thin slices of apple or apple-ginger jam.

      These Coconut Milk Breads are a staple, sold everywhere on the islands and make for a filling meal-on-the-go. No quite knows the origin of this slightly sweet little breads. It is thought to have been invented by the local population of slaves and indentured labourers who worked on Caribbean sugar plantations. They were poor and had to make the most of whatever little they had. It’s not surprising that some of the best things come out of adversity.

      Coco Bread is made from a slightly sweet, yeasted enriched soft and elastic dough. The dough is proofed and then portioned and shaped into balls. These are rolled out into about 6-inch circles that about 1/4-inch thick. A mixture of melted butter and coconut oil is brushed over the dough circles, and they are folded over in half. This keeps the flaps of dough a little separation, making it easy to open them for sandwiches.  A little more of the butter-oil mixture is brushed on top and they’re allowed to rise a little. After proofing, we portion the dough into balls, and roll the balls into rounds. Then they’re baked till golden brown.

      In any recipe that requires coconut milk, freshly squeezed coconut milk gives you the best flavor. However, canned or packed full fat coconut milk works just fine. You can use reconstituted coconut milk powder as well. What you need is thick coconut milk but not coconut cream which tends to be much thicker.

      The breads are typically large enough to make a sandwich, so the recipe below should make 8 Coco Breads about 6-inches in diameter. Make 6 of them if you want slightly larger ones. Some people roll the dough quite thin (about 1/8-inch thick or so) while others roll it out a little thicker. I prefer mine rolled out about 1/4-inch thick so they puff up a little more on baking.

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      Jamaican Coco Bread

      Soft, fluffy and slightly sweet folded half moon shaped yeasted coconut sandwich buns from Jamaica.
      Course breads
      Cuisine Jamaican
      Prep Time 30 minutes
      Cook Time 15 minutes
      Resting Time 2 hours 40 minutes
      Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
      Servings 6 Jamaican Coco Buns

      Ingredients

      • For the Dough:
      • 1 cup lukewarm thick coconut milk
      • 1 tsp instant yeast
      • 3 tbsp sugar
      • 50 gm unsalted butter melted
      • 3 cups all-purpose flour
      • 1 tsp salt
      • For Brushing on the Dough:
      • 25 gm unsalted butter melted
      • 2 tbsp coconut oil

      Instructions

      • Pour the lukewarm coconut milk, melted butter, sugar and yeast into the bowl of your stand mixer. Mix and leave for about 5 minutes. Add the egg, and the flour and salt.
      • Knead until you have a soft, smooth and elastic dough that is no longer sticky. Add a spoonsful of flour, if and as necessary to achieve this consistency. The dough should spring back slightly when you press it down gently.
      • Shape the dough into a ball and place in an oiled bowl, turning the dough to coat well. Loosely cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let it double in size. This should take about 2 hours or so depending on ambient temperature.
      • Mix together melted butter and coconut oil in a small bowl.
      • Lightly dust your countertop with flour and lightly knead the dough. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball and then roll out to 1/4-inch thick circles (bout 6-inches in diameter), or thinner if you prefer. Brush the surface of the dough circles with the butter-oil mixture. Fold over exactly in half into half-moon shapes.
      • Place the folded dough on a lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the folded dough with some more of the butter-oil mixture. You can also brush the tops of the folded dough with just melted butter or coconut milk, if you prefer.
      • Loosely cover them and allow to rise for about 30 to 40 minutes. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C (350F) for about 15 minutes or till they’re golden brown and done. Let them cool on a wire rack. Serve slightly warm, plain or as a sandwich,

      The Bread Baking Babes are –

      Bake My Day – Karen

      Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

      Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

      Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

      Girlichef – Heather

      A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

      My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

      Bread Experience – Cathy

      Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

       

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      Easy Almond Croissants

      17 July 2024 at 00:26

      cerenIt is no secret in my home that I love most things Croissant. What’s not to love about layers of buttery, flaky and light rolls? So it’s no surprise that I like Croissants aux Amandes or Almond Croissants too. Some more butter on top of butter laden plain Croissants can seem over the top. Perhaps they are, but to me, they’re worth eating as an occasional treat. They’re easily made at home with this Easy Almond Croissant recipe. As a plus, these are egg free.

      If you’re new to these Croissants, they’re nothing but plain butter Croissants with a soft almond frangipane filling, crunchy almonds on top and dusting of powdered sugar.These come together and are ready to eat in under an hour. Since we’re making Easy Almond Croissants, we start with readymade day old plain Croissants.

      Almond Croissants or Croissants Aux Amandes can be found in most French boulangeries, and also in non-French bakeries that make them.  Croissants don’t stay fresh beyond the day they’re made. In fact, they’re not the best even by the evening of the morning they’re baked. So French boulangeries came up with Croissants Aux Amandes to use up day old stale Croissants.

      I don’t make Croissants at home very often. When I do, I rarely have left over Croissants. These days with just two of us at home, I buy them whenever I find really good Croissants locally. When the craving for these almond ones hit, I just but a few extra and make them. Given how loaded they’re with butter and calories, they’re a rare treat.

      Some recipes call for brushing the halved croissants with a flavoured sugar syrup. I find this makes the Almond Croissants too sweet for my taste. My preference is mildly sweet Almond Croissants. I would suggest buying smaller Croissants, if you can find them, so these don’t become a guilt heavy treat! Butter Croissants are also always the best, in terms of taste. Don’t forget to use day old Croissants. You can even refrigerate fresh Croissants for a couple of days to make these.

      For the almond filling, I use regular almonds which I blend into an almost fine powder, skin and all. I find its too much work for this recipe. You can blanch and remove the skin of you prefer. You could also use either almond flour or almond meal, if you choose. They all work. Using almond extract is optional because not everyone has it at home. Use it if you have it.

      You can dust your baked Easy Almond Croissants with powdered sugar, if you like. I generally don’t because I don’t like these Croissants too sweet. If you want to get a little more adventurous and want to make a different kind of Almond Croissant, take a look at these, some of which might tempt you.

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      Easy Almond Croissants

      Easy bakery style egg free Croissants aux Amandes or Almond Croissants made from day old butter croissants.
      Course breads
      Cuisine French
      Prep Time 20 minutes
      Cook Time 15 minutes
      Servings 4 Almond Croissants

      Ingredients

      • 4 croissants
      • 75 gm unsalted butter soft and spreadable at room temperature
      • 1 cup powdered almonds
      • 1/4 cup finely powdered sugar
      • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
      • 1/4 tsp almond extract optional
      • 1/2 cup flaked almonds

      Instructions

      • Start by making the almond- butter spreading mixture. Using hand held beaters or even a fork, mix together the soft butter, powdered sugar, powdered almonds, vanilla and almond extracts till smooth.
      • Cut each croissant into half lengthways. Spread approximately one tablespoon of the almond-butter mixture in each. Close the sandwich. Spread 1/4 the remaining almond-butter mixture along the length of each closed croissant. Sprinkle the flaked almonds equally on the four croissants, pressing them down gently so they stick.
      • Place on a parchment lined baking tray and bake at 180C (350F) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are golden brown in colour. Let them cool on a wire rack. Dust lightly with powdered sugar, if preferred, before serving.

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      Shio Pan

      24 November 2023 at 06:12

      For November, Karen picked Shio Pan, or Japanese Salt Bread for the Bread Baking Babes to make. She first came across Shio Pan served with whipped cream cheese at a Japanese bakery in Anaheim. Shio is salt in Japanese and Pan means bread. Hence the Shio Pan, but this bread is so much more than just a slated bread. Shio Pan is a very soft and buttery flaked salt topped Japanese crescent roll that’s very crisp on the bottom.

      This bread is said to have been first in late 2014 made by Pain Maison, a bakery in the Ehime Prefecture, Japan. It has been described as a marriage between the classic Japanese soft butter roll and French crusty bread roll. When the shaped dough is baked, the butter melts and creates a crisp bottom to the roll. You might think the rolls would get greasy but there’s no butter to be seen anywhere. All you get is the delightful flavour of butter in every bite. Of course, it goes without saying that the best butter makes the best Shio Pan.

      These rolls are traditionally topped with flaked sea salt, hence the name Japanese Salt Bread. However you can find Shio Pan variations including an Everything version, a pesto and sundried tomato version, filled with red bean paste,egg-mayo and with a cookie crust topping like Pineapple Buns. The rolls can be filled after slitting them sideways. These buttery crescent rolls are also very popular in Taiwan.

      Karen’s recipe below makes 6 rolls and was adapted from Vanillyn Bakery, Food 52 and others. These rolls are best eaten fresh, just a bit after they come out of the oven. They will be soft with buttery crisp bottom to the rolls. Leftovers freeze very well stored in zip lock bags. So you can make a double batch. Serve warm after reheating frozen butter rolls and they’re almost as good as freshly baked.

      I made mine somewhat more-ish by brushing the dough with garlic flavoured melted butter with chopped fresh coriander/ cilantro. Otherwise I kept to the recipe. This Shio Pan is a keeper!

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      Shio Pan

      Buttery and very soft Japanese salted crescent rolls stuffed with strips of butter and are crisp on the bottom.
      Course breads
      Cuisine Japanese
      Prep Time 30 minutes
      Cook Time 15 minutes
      Resting Time 2 hours 45 minutes
      Servings 6 Rolls

      Ingredients

      • 1 3/4 cups bread flour
      • 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
      • 3/4 tsp salt
      • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
      • 2/3 cup milk
      • 2/3 cup water
      • 10 gm soft unsalted butter
      • 15 gm butter melted, for brushing
      • 60 grams butter cut lengthwise into 6 x 10 gm strips
      • Flaked sea salt for topping

      Instructions

      • You can knead using a machine as well. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the milk and water and mix by hand or dough whisk until just combined. Add the soft butter and knead it in by hand.
      • Knead the dough by hand (using pressing, stretching, and folding constantly) or mixer for about five minutes, until smooth and elastic. The dough will be a bit sticky but don't add more flour unless you fell the dough really needs it.
      • Let the dough rise until doubled in volume. This can take from 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your room temp.
      • Turn the dough out onto your unfloured work surface and form it into a 1/2 inch thick round disk. Cut the dough into 6 wedges with a bench scraper. Roll each piece of dough into a cone, from long side to long side, pinching the seam. Let the dough cones, covered, for 10 minutes.
      • With your hands, press each into a triangle. Then, using a rolling pin, shape each into a very long, thin triangle, like for croissants. If brushing with melted fresh coriander-garlic butter, do it now. Then place a 10 gram butter stick on the wide end and roll up the dough and form it into a crescent. Place it on a parchment lined baking sheet.
      • Repeat with the rest of the dough. Cover loosely and allow to rise until puffy, about 45 minutes to an hour, in a warm spot.
      • Heat your oven to 200C (400F). When ready to bake, spray the shaped rolls with water until they are shiny. Sprinkle each with a pinch or so of flaked sea salt. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly golden on top and crispy and browned on the bottom.
      • Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm from the oven or within two hours. You can rewarm leftovers the same day to refresh them. Wrap and freeze additional leftovers for reheating in the oven the next day.

       

      The Bread Baking Babes are –

      Bake My Day – Karen

      Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

      Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

      Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

      Girlichef – Heather

      A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

      My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

      Bread Experience – Cathy

      Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

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      Sigteboller or Danish Salty Rolls

      19 October 2023 at 00:51

      This month Cathy picked Sigteboller or Danish Salty Rolls for the Bread Baking Babes to bake. Sigteboller, in Danish, roughly translates as “sifted buns” or “sieved rolls,” from sifting of flours used to make them. These rolls are typically made from a mix of rye flour and all-purpose flour.

      Rye flour tends to produce denser bread but Sigteboller or Danish Salty Rolls are soft and fluffy and slightly chewy. They have a faint tang and are traditionally served with butter, cheese, cold cuts, or even smoked fish.

      Cathy adapted her recipe from The Rye Baker, by Stanley Ginsberg. She gave us an option of using a pre-ferment/ poolish or a sourdough starter. I went with a pre-ferment/ polish because it gives me a hint of tang and a sourdough-ish crumb without going all sourdough.

      Sigteboller or Danish Salty Rolls are made with rye flour. Rye flour isn’t something commonly found here where I live. So I used whole-wheat flour instead. I also used honey instead of molasses. I also didn’t use the suggested toppings of caraway seeds or sunflower seeds and left my rolls plain. These rolls are usually topped with flaked salt but I don’t like very salty breads so didn’t use that either.

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      Sigteboller or Danish Salty Rolls

      Soft, fluffy and slightly chewy Danish style rye flour salty rolls served with butter, jam or cream cheese.
      Course breads
      Cuisine Danish
      Prep Time 30 minutes
      Cook Time 25 minutes
      Resting Time 14 hours
      Total Time 14 hours 55 minutes
      Servings 8 Rolls

      Ingredients

      For the Pre-ferment or Poolish:

      • 1/8 cup rye flour or whole-wheat flour
      • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
      • 1/4 cup water
      • 1/4 tsp instant yeast

      For the Dough:

      • All the pre-ferment or polish from above
      • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
      • 3/4 cup rye flour or whole-wheat flour
      • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
      • 1 tsp instant yeast
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 2 to 3 tsp honey
      • For the Topping optional:
      • Rolled oats sunflower seeds, caraway seeds, coarse or flaked salt

      Instructions

      Make the Pre-ferment or Poolish:

      • The evening before you plan to bake, combine the water, flours, and yeast in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well and allow to rest at room temp overnight (about 8 to 12 hours). It should be bubbly in appearance.

      Make the Dough:

      • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add all the ingredients for the dough and mix well on low until there are no dry bits of flour. Knead until you have a soft and smooth dough that is just short of sticky. Add more water or flour, as necessary to reach this consistency of dough.
      • Cover the bowl, and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Gently knead the dough to release the air. Form into a round and place back in the bowl. Let the dough rest for an additional 45 minutes or till almost double in volume.
      • After the dough has risen, gently knead again to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 portions and shape each portion into a ball. Place on a lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet leaving space in between to expand.
      • Loosely cover the baking sheet with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 40-50 minutes, or until doubled in size. Just before baking, brush the dough balls with milk and lightly press in seed toppings or salt, if using. Then slash the rolls on top with a single line or X about 1/4-inch deep.
      • Bake the rolls in a pre-heated oven at 190C (375F) for about 20 to 25 minutes until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Once the rolls are baked, allow them to cool on the baking sheet. Enjoy warm with butter.

      The Bread Baking Babes are –

      Bake My Day – Karen

      Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

      Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

      Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

      Girlichef – Heather

      A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

      My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

      Bread Experience – Cathy

      Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

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      Lebanese Khubz or Khuboos

      28 September 2023 at 02:33

      This September, Elizabeth picked Lebanese Khubz or Khuboos for the Bread Baking Babes to make. Her pick was inspired by Middle Eastern food she enjoyed on a trip to the UK a few years back. Khubz, Khuboos, Khobz al-Sabah (Morning Bread) is a puffed yeasted flat bread eaten across the Levant and Arabic speaking countries of the Middle East.

      A lot of people like to refer to the Lebanese Khubz as a Lebanese Pita bread. I can understand why. Khubz, though a puffed up yeasted bread in general, can be slightly different in different countries where it is eaten. There are versions of Khubz that are much like Pita bread. To me, Lebanese Khubz and Pita bread are two very different things. I have some knowledge of Lebanese Khubz, you see. I spent my high school years in Nigeria. We had a local Lebanese bakery that made Khubz or Khuboos as we knew it. We would visit the bakery, once every week or ten days to buy Khubz, warm and fresh out of their ovens.

       

      This Lebanese Khubz was thin, soft, slightly floury, hollow flatbread about 10 or 11-inches in diameter. Pita bread is typically cut into half and eaten stuffed with filling, “pocket” style. Lebanese Khubz or Khuboos is torn into pieces, and wrapped around food to pick it up and eat. It’s typically eaten with stews and curry like dishes which can also be mopped up with flatbread.

      The recipe below is adapted from Anissa Helou’s recipe for Khobz-al-Sabah/ Lebanese Morning Bread from her book Savory Baking from the Mediterranean. According to Helou, she learned to make this bread from Jawad Yussef Daher, whose bakery is in Kfar Rumman in south Lebanon. He made Khubz from two different flours and the cornmeal give the bread more texture and make it.

      Making Khubz for me was going back in time to when we ate Khubz from the local Lebanese bakery. My memories are of a pale coloured flatbread that was wheat flour. So I made mine without the corn meal.

      Helou’s recipe calls for a leavener made the previous evening with a sourdough starter. The Khubz I know is not a sourdough flatbread. I stayed with the spirit of the recipe and so made a leavener using a small pinch of instant yeast instead.

      I was watching a video online of a commercial Khubz baker speaking in some version of Arabic (or maybe Farsi). While I don’t understand the language, there was a point where I thought he said Khubz is like the Chappathi.  So Helou’s higher hydration dough didn’t make sense to me. I kneaded my dough to chapathi dough consistency, which is soft and smooth but not too soft. This makes rolling the dough into thin rounds easy. I also chose to bake my Khubz on an iron griddle on the stove top instead of baking it in the oven.

      Lebanese Khubz or Khuboos is best eaten fresh and on the same day it is made. You can keep it for the next day. If so store wrapped in cotton towels or foil. Reheat in the oven and serve warm.

      What can you serve this flat bread with? Traditionally it is eaten for breakfast with some or all of these – eggs, foul medames, thick, creamy labne and olive oil, cheeses like baladi, halloumi, akkawi, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, or za’atar. You can also serve it for brunch or lunch or dinner with soups, stews or curries.

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      Lebanese Khubz or Khuboos

      Soft, thin Lebanese flat bread that is traditionally eaten for breakfast but can be eaten with stews, soups and curries.
      Course breads
      Cuisine lebanese
      Prep Time 30 minutes
      Cook Time 20 minutes
      Resting Time 12 hours
      Servings 6 Khubz

      Ingredients

      For the Poolish:

      • A small pinch instant yeast
      • 1/4 cup water at room temperature
      • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour

      For the Dough:

      • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
      • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
      • 1/2 tsp instant yeast
      • 1/2 cup water more or less as needed
      • All of the Poolish from above
      • 1 tsp salt

      Instructions

      The Poolish:

      • The evening previous to the day of baking the Khubz, mix together all the ingredients for the Poolish in a bowl. Cover loosely and let it ferment on the kitchen counter overnight.

      Make the Dough:

      • Next morning, put the Poolish, flours, salt, yeast in the bowl of your kneading machine. Pulse a couple of times to mix. Then add enough water and knead until you have a soft and elastic dough that is not too soft. Shape into a ball and place in a well-oiled bowl. Cover loosely and let it rise till almost double in volume.
      • Once the dough is ready, knead gently a couple of times and divide into six equal portions. Using floured hands, shape each piece into a round. Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Work with one ball of dough at a time. Lightly dust a ball of dough with flour and roll it out into a thin circle about 10-inches in diameter. You can also press it out thin by hand.
      • On an Iron Griddle : When the griddle is hot, turn down the heat to medium. Put the rolled out dough on the hot griddle and cook as you would a chappathi. Gently cook it on each side for about a minute or till light brown spots start appearing. The dough will turn whitish/ opaque as it cooks. The flatbread should start puffing up gently. When it does turn up the heat so the bread puffs up all the way to the edges. If it doesn’t gently coax it by applying pressure with a flat spatula or a rolled up cotton kitchen towel in your hand. Do not keep it on high heat for too long or t will crisp up losing its softness.
      • As they are done, put them into a basket. Serve immediately.
      • On the BBQ: Light the barbecue, close the lid, and turn it to high. When the BBQ is very hot, using a dough scraper, place each round directly on the grill and close the lid of the barbecue. After a minute or so, use blunt-nosed tongs to move the rounds from place to place, to account for uneven heat. The flat breads should puff up, though you might have the occasional flat one. The flat ones will taste just as good.
      • In the Oven: Place a pizza stone on the middle shelf of the oven set at 230C (450F). Place the dough circles on the stone. It takes 5-10 minutes to bake the breads. When they balloon up, gently turn them over using tongs. Also, move them around from time to time to account for uneven heat in the oven. To check to see if the breads are done, gently lift them up. They should be light weight and puffy.

      The Bread Baking Babes are –

      Bake My Day – Karen

      Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

      Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

      Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

      Girlichef – Heather

      A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

      My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

      Bread Experience – Cathy

      Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

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      An Approachable Loaf

      16 August 2023 at 10:46

      It’s bread of the month time and all that for the Bread Baking Babes. Kelly picked An Approachable Loaf to bake. So what exactly is this bread all about? It’s a recipe at the WSU Bread Lab, for a loaf that’s got a really nice flavour and texture. It makes really good toast and stands up well in sandwiches.

      As the people at the WSU Bread Lab say –

      “Bread is a staple. People have been eating it for thousands of years. Yet bread can be unaffordable and inaccessible for many.  A lot of breads baked these days are large, crusty and round loaves which don’t always work well for lunches or our dinner tables. Others that are affordable and available on grocery shelves have unnecessary additives and lack nutrition.

      So WSU Bread Lab came up with an approachable, accessible and affordable recipe that has no stabilizers or conditioners in it. It is tin-baked and sliced, with easily available ingredient sand at least 60-100% whole wheat.”

      To my mind, this is what the average home bread baker is looking for. Those sourdough loaves with a very open crumb (hole-y bread, I call it) are a work of art. They’re also a sign of an accomplished bread baker. However, I’m not a fan of very chewy and tangy bread. Neither do I like a bread where my butter melts or my soup just disappears through the holes! Bread was meant to hold food or mop it up.

      So the Approachable Loaf is a winner in my books. It’s not pure sourdough but what some sourdough bakers call a “hybrid” bread. This where you use a sourdough starter in your bread dough but use a miniscule amount of commercial yeast as well, to help your bread along. There are people who will ask why one would need to add commercial yeast to a sourdough bread? There are many sourdough bakers who resort to “yeast shaming” and feel commercial yeast has no business in a sourdough loaf. I belong to the school of “whatever-works-for you” bread bakers.

      So for me, this is truly An Approachable Loaf. I really like the texture of this bread that I bake. It’s got a beautiful crumb, isn’t super chewy and has just the slight hint of “sour” that we like. It needs just flour, water, salt, a little oil and a sweetener. You start with a levain made with a sourdough starter the previous evening. The next day you mix up the dough with a little bit of commercial yeast and the levain. It’s a slightly slack dough but you can adjust the hydration to your comfort. Otherwise, it’s pretty much your regular bread with two easy rises and baked in a loaf tin.

      My recipe below has been adapted from Kelly’s version of the Approachable Loaf recipe. You do need a sourdough starter. If you don’t have one in the fridge, you can start by making one like this. The levain below is a little more than you require for the bread. You can add the remaining levain to your starter and refrigerate it.

      As mentioned earlier, you can add as much water (not too much though) to get a consistency of dough you’re comfortable managing. This is however, not a very hydration dough. A somewhat slack dough is desired to produce a slightly open and less dense crumb.

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      An Approachable Loaf

      An easy sourdough hybrid bread loaf made with affordable and regular pantry ingredients, and no unnecessary additives.
      Course breads
      Cuisine American
      Prep Time 20 minutes
      Cook Time 40 minutes
      Resting Time 15 hours
      Servings 1 loaf

      Ingredients

      For the Levain:

      • 1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
      • 1/2 cup water
      • 1 tsp sourdough starter

      For the Dough:

      • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
      • 1 cup whole wheat flour
      • 1 1/4 cups water more or less as needed
      • 1 tsp salt
      • 3/4 tsp instant yeast
      • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
      • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
      • generous 1/3 cup levain

      Instructions

      For the Levain:

      • The night before baking the bread, mix the levain ingredients in a bowl till smooth. Loosely cover and let it rest for about 10-15 hours at room temperature depending on your ambient temperature. You will have more than is required for the final dough. You can add the remaining levain to your starter and refrigerate it.

      For the Dough:

      • You can mix the dough by hand but a machine makes things easier. Add all 1 cup of the water and all the other ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on low for a few minutes to combine. Increase speed to medium low and knead until the gluten begins to develop some stretch, about 5 minutes. Slowly add as much of the remaining water as required and knead for another 5 minutes until the dough is well developed and smooth. The dough should be somewhat slack in consistency.
      • Shape in a ball and place in an oiled bowl, turning it to coat it well. Let the dough proof for about 1-1/2 hours. After about 45 minutes do a fold by bringing up the sides to the center all the way around. After this let the dough almost double in volume.
      • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter. Gently shape the dough into a loaf and place in a greased 8 x 4 -inch loaf pan. Let the dough rise for an hour to hour and a half until the dough has doubled and/or risen above the edge of the pan by about 3/4 to 1-inch height.
      • Score if desired. Place in a pre-heated oven at 220C (425F). Immediately turn the heat down to 180C (350F) and bake for about 40 minutes or till the bread browns and sounds hollow when tapped.
      • Remove to wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then remove from pan to finish cooling. Slice when completely cool.

      The Bread Baking Babes are –

      Bake My Day – Karen

      Bread Baking Babe Bibliothécaire – Katie

      Blog from OUR kitchen – Elizabeth

      Feeding my enthusiasms – Elle

      Girlichef – Heather

      A Messy Kitchen – Kelly

      My Kitchen In Half Cups – Tanna

      Bread Experience – Cathy

      Karen’s Kitchen Stories – Karen

      Judy’s Gross Eats – Judy

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      Cottage Cheese Uttapam

      2 June 2025 at 09:16

      If you're looking for a delicious new way to enjoy cottage cheese, this recipe is just for you! This Instant Cottage Cheese Uttapam is one of my favorite ways to use this high-protein ingredient. The cottage cheese is blended with lentils and spices to create a flavorful batter with a subtle tang, requiring no fermentation. […]

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      Beet Chilla with Oats

      28 May 2025 at 10:38

      Looking for a vibrant and nutritious twist on a classic Indian breakfast? This Beet Chilla is colorful, flavorful, and comes together in minutes using simple pantry staples. Made with soaked masoor dal, protein oats, and steamed beet, these savory pancakes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner. This Beet Chilla is one of […]

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      Spinach Chilla with Oats and Masoor Dal

      14 May 2025 at 10:57

      Looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful Indian meal? This Spinach Chilla recipe is a must-try! Also known as Palak Chilla, these savory pancakes are made with masoor dal, oats, and fresh spinach. The batter comes together effortlessly in a blender with minimal prep, making these chillas a perfect option for breakfast, lunch, or even […]

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      Quick Indian-Style Naan Without Yeast

      6 April 2025 at 16:45

      Looking for a fast, fluffy, and flavorful naan recipe without yeast? You’re going to love this Quick Indian-Style Naan that comes together with just a few pantry staples—no rising time, no fancy equipment, and no tandoor needed! Perfect for scooping up creamy curries, and dals, or making homemade pizza naan. If you're looking for the […]

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      Authentic Indian Naan Recipe

      6 April 2025 at 13:33

      If you’ve ever wanted to make soft, pillowy naan at home just like the kind you enjoy at your favorite Indian restaurant, this easy recipe is for you. No fancy equipment, no stress, just simple ingredients, a little kneading, and perfectly fluffy naan in under 90 minutes. Homemade naan has always been a favorite in […]

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      Classic Cucumber and Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches

      By: Priya
      12 July 2025 at 10:00
      Classic English tea-time cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches with crusts removed.

      Classic Cucumber and Cream Cheese Tea Sandwiches

      Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are a classic English tea-time favorite! This no-cook vegetarian crustless sandwich comes together in just 15 minutes—featuring crisp cucumbers, herbed cream cheese, and soft bread. Fresh, simple, and irresistibly delicious, these mini cucumber sandwiches with cream cheese are perfect for tea parties, picnics, or anytime snacking! What are Cucumber and […]

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