I like any spicy and fruity sweet bread and buns. Since it is Easter I have the excuse to make a batch of hot cross buns.I like this Dan Lepard recipe - day bake with Mumsnet. I like the use of glace ginger, I am sure will be very nice. I am not one to follow any recipes exactly as written. I always add my own tweaks. I like to use this Dan's recipe together with water roux.My tweaks:1.
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Cocktail buns 雞尾包
Cocktail buns (雞尾包 gai mei bao) were originated from Hong Kong, now available in nearly all oriental bakeries in the world. These are soft buns filled with a buttery coconut filling. I love them since I was a kid. Not very slimming but utterly delicious especially when they are still warm.
Most bakeries use dough improver to make the buns very soft. I love the softness of the bun texture but
Cinnamon and Pecan Buns
Love the smell of hot cinnamon buns. I got some pecans that need using and thought of adding some for additional crunch. Tried it and it was lovely. Here is the recipe.Bread dough: 450g of white strong flour 1 egg1/2 tsp of lemon oil (optional) around 220 – 235 ml of milk (lukewarm) 75 g of softened butter 5 tbsp of sugar 2 tsp of quick yeast 1 tsp of salt For the cinnamon sugar and
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