Pandesal/Rolls

(Ingredients by Kuya Lharrie 😊)

Ingredients:
6 cups     all-purpose flour
1 tbsp.     salt
1 cup       sugar
1 tsp.       baking powder
2 tbsp.     ActiveDry Yeast
1 ¾ cup   milk (evaporated milk is an option)
1 tsp.       sugar (from 1 cup)
1 tsp.       vanilla
2 pcs.      eggs
3/4 cup    unsalted butter (soften/room temperature)
2 tsp.       honey (optional)

Instructions:
Warm milk for 1 min in the microwave. Add 1 tsp. sugar and yeast. Let the yeast activate for 5-10 mins. You will see bubbles when ready. Set aside.

Combine all dry ingredients; flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a separate bowl. Set aside.

In the bowl of stand mixer, combine the activated yeast, vanilla, eggs, butter and honey. Using the dough hook, turn the mixer to slow speed. Slowly add the flour mixture by ½ cup. Once the dough starts to incorporate into the dough, increase the speed to medium until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. Dough should be slightly sticky and soft. Add more or less flour until you reach the dough consistency.

Form the dough into ball shape and transfer to a bowl slightly with flour. Cover with plastic/towel and let rise for 90 mins.

Lightly grease a baking sheet or use silicone baking mat. Cut the dough in half. Form the dough into a log rectangle shape 2-inch width and then cut diagonally in 1-inch interval. You can also form 24 small ball roll shape. Place in a baking sheet, cover with plastic/towel and let rest for an hour.

Pre-heat the oven for 400 F and cook for 16 mins. This varies depends on your over.

Serve warm or cool, let rest and cooled down completely before storing in a plastic bag or container.

Enjoy! ^_^.

❤️L.

Before baking

Freshly cooked Pandesal

Leche Flan

Yields: 3 large molds (Llanera)
Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients:
10 pcs. egg yolks
1 can evaporated milk
1 can condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
Brown sugar

Instructions:
1. Prepare the mold tray. Add 2-3 tbsp. of brown sugar. Heat on stove top until turns into dark brown, liquid caramel but not burned, occasionally mix so it won’t get burned. Set aside until harden.
2. In a large bowl, mix egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk & vanilla. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix in low/medium speed for 5 minutes.
3. Pour the strained milk mixture in the llanera, 3 scoops per llanera. Cover the top with aluminum foil.
4. Steam in a medium heat until cook, estimate 45 mins.
5. Cool down before putting into the refrigerator for 2 hours to chill before inverting and serve.

Enjoy! ^_^.

❤️L.

Steamed Ground Turkey (and/or Chicken, and/or Pork) Dumplings

Ingredients:

Dumpling Wrapper Dough ------------
4 cups flour
Salt
2 eggs
1 cup water

Dumpling Filling --------------------------
2 lbs. ground turkey and/or chicken and/or Pork
1 med. size onions
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 tsp. grated ginger
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. salt
1 egg

Dipping Sauce ----------------------------
1 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. sesame oil
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 tsp. minced garlic


Instructions:
You can use a pre-made dumplings wrappers, gyoza or wonton wrappers.

If you’re making your own dumpling dough, add the flour and salt to a large bowl. Make a crater in the middle and crack in the eggs along with the water. Use one hand like a shovel to mix the dough into a shaggy mass. If it seems too dry, add water a few drops at a time. Knead the dough for a minute, then cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest for 1 hour or more.

To prepare the filling, combine all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly.

Using the dough circles, place 1 tbsp. meat filling in the middle and carefully fold the dough to meet all sides and gently press to close.

Cook the dumplings in batches in boiling water for 6 minutes. Alternative is to steam the dumplings for 8 to 10 mins.

To prepare the dipping sauce, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Serve with dipping sauce.

Enjoy! ^_^.

❤️L.

Banana Bread

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ c butter
¼ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 pieces overripe bananas
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Slightly grease 9x5 loaf pan.
2. In a medium size bowl, smash the bananas with a fork. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda & salt. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, cream butter & sugar. Stir in eggs & half of mashed bananas until well blended. Add the banana mixture into the flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Fold in (gently mix) the remaining of the mashed banana & walnuts into the banana mixture. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.
6. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes.

Enjoy! ^_^.

❤️L.

Classic Guacamole

Ingredients:
2 med. avocado hash
½ med. onion, diced small
½ med. lemon, juiced
Dash of Salt & pepper
handful of Cilantro, chopped

Instructions:
Smash avocado with a fork. Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt & pepper. Garnish with cilantro.

Enjoy! ^_^.

❤️L.