This has been on my ‘to make’ list for along time but unfortunately I have not been able to source any yam or taro in my local area. During my visit to Reading this weekend I wanted to make sure that I purchase some. When visiting my good friend Jenny, I was shocked to see …
These are available in most Hong Kong Bakeries and something I grew up eating. The name Bor Lor Bao, literally translates to Pineapple Bun because it looks a like a pineapple. This particular recipe was kindly shared by Susan Liu and she obtained it from a bor lor bao master! I did try making this …
I made this pull apart cake for my son Morgan on his 4th birthday. I really like this idea of a pull apart cake as it is nice and easy to share. I will definitely make another at some point in the future.
Recipe I used: I used strong bread flour and semi skimmed milk. The recipe from this lady: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99vcNlVucV0 Original recipe makes 2 small loaves in a loaf tin 375g Bread flour 60g Sugar 1/2 tsp salt 7g yeast 125 ml milk 1 egg 43g melted butter 145g TZ 560g bread flour makes 3 small loaves …
After trying several recipes, this is the one I found to be best and now use on a regular basis; http://yireservation.com/recipes/mantou-chinese-steamed-bun/ It is important to steam these on a steady heat, as too much steam results in dimply and wet bao’s. Once you have completed steaming, let the bao’s sit with the lid on for …
Wai Han Smith – 27 April 2015 This has been on my ‘to make’ list for along time but unfortunately I have not been able to source any yam or taro in my local area. During my visit to Reading this weekend I wanted to make sure that I purchase some. When visiting my good …
