Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Belgian Waffle 比利时华夫松饼

Mom dedicated to the art of waffling recently. Can't wait to get a mouthful waffles. Girls, the making of belgian waffles traditionally use yeast, but today we use a quick and easy recipe for tender waffles. May be we try to make waffles with yeast next round.近日,妈妈爱上了比利时花夫松饼的制作艺术,迫不及待想咬一口呢!孩子,传统的比利时华夫松饼用酵母,然而今天我们就用快速又简单的食谱做松软的华夫饼吧!我们下一回再尝试用酵母做华夫饼,好吗?
Unlike old-fashioned Belgian waffles that are made with yeast, these days we shall find that many bakeries make simple waffles with a pancake-like batter.
现今我们可以发现很多烘焙师都采纳简单食谱制作如热香饼般的面糊,他们不再使用旧式的酵母制作法来烘制比利时华夫松饼了。

The ingredients to prepare are 220 grams all purpose flour, 65 grams cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 480ml milk, 160ml corn oil (Corn oil can be substituted for butter) , 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanila extract.
要准备的材料是 220克多用途普通面粉,65克玉蜀黍粉,1 茶匙发粉,1/2 茶匙泡打粉,2汤匙白糖,1茶匙盐巴,480毫米牛奶,160毫升玉蜀黍油(玉蜀黍油可以用牛油取代),2粒大鸡蛋和1茶匙云尼拉香精。
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all purpose flour,cornstarch and sugar.
在一个大容器内,搅拌多用途普通面粉、玉蜀黍粉和白糖。
Combine baking powder, baking soda and salt. Sifting dry ingredients together. Girls, sifting allows the flour to distribute more evenly during baking.
混合发粉,泡打粉和盐巴。过滤全部干粉,孩子,过滤的步骤可以让干粉在烘制前更加均匀。
Add the milk and whisk to combine.
加入牛奶然后搅拌均匀。
Separate the egg yolks and whites. Add the beaten yolks into the flour mixture and stir until batter is smooth.
把蛋白和蛋黄分开,在面糊里加入稍打过的蛋黄,轻轻搅拌至柔滑。

Pour in the corn oil ,vanila extract and gradually stir it through the mixture. Girls, do not over mix otherwise the waffles will come out dense.
倒入玉蜀黍油和云尼拉香精,然后轻轻地搅拌面糊。孩子,别搅拌过度,不然华夫松饼就会有硬度啊!
Lastly pour the well beaten egg whites.
最后倒入稍搅拌的蛋白。

Brush the waffle maker with butter.
在华芙饼机上刷上一层牛油。
Spread batter onto the waffle iron. Girls, another way to prevent mess is not to overfill.
在华芙饼机上倒入面糊。孩子,为了不要弄到一团糟,千万别倒入过多的面糊。
Pour the batter into the center of the waffle maker. Use a rubber spatula to spread it out.
面糊从华芙机的中间倒入,用塑料铲抹平面。
Bake in a waffle iron for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove from waffle iron. 
在华芙饼机上烘5分钟或直到华芙饼变成金黄色为止。从华夫机上小心夹出华夫松饼。

Serve with your favorite waffle toppings.
摆设你喜爱的点缀品。

Girls, place the waffles on a plate and top with chocolate sauce and serve the bananas and ice cream. Do you agree that everything gets better with chocolate syrup?
孩子,把华夫松饼摆在盘上,在上面加入巧克力酱、香蕉和冰淇淋。你们是否同意巧克力酱会让味道加分呢?
Top each waffle with peanut butter and chocolate syrup. Girls rich chocolate meets peanut butter can make your favorite treat.
可以为华夫松饼涂上花生酱和巧克力酱。孩子,浓郁巧克力和花生酱的相遇,将为你做出惊喜万分的甜点。

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread 苏格兰巧克力酥饼


Girls, if you want to make something special for your family, then you can’t go wrong with chocolate. Do you agree? These Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread are very tasty and pretty enough to give away as presents.
孩子,如果你想要制作一些特别的东西给家人,巧克力将是正确的选择。你是否同意这些美味及美丽的苏格兰巧克力酥饼,很适合送给人作为礼物呢?
The ingredients for these chocolate coated biscuits are 280 grams all-purpose flour , 2 grams salt, 230 grams butter, 60 grams icing sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
制作巧克力饼干的材料是 280克多用途面粉,2克盐,230克牛油,60克 糖粉和1茶匙云尼拉香精。
Girls, The secret to making good biscuits is to use a high quality butter like SCS, Golden Churn, Lurpak, President, Anchor and Devondale.
孩子,做一个好的饼干的秘诀就是用高品质的牛油如 SCS, Golden Churn, Lurpak, President, Anchor and Devondale.
Creaming butter and sugar is one of the most basic of biscuits. Add the icing sugar into butter. Use a wooden spoon to beat the butter and icing sugar in a circular motion until it is soft.
牛油和糖分的均匀混合是制作饼干的基础,把糖分倒入牛油里,再用木匙顺着时钟的方向搅拌至柔软。
Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
倒入一茶匙云尼拉香精。
Sift the flour in a large mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt.
在过滤网过滤面粉,再加入盐。
  Fold in flour and mix gently until combined。
 把面粉加入容器,然后轻轻搅拌均匀。
Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Freeze or refrigerate until you are ready to use. 
用保鲜膜包裹面团,然后放进冰箱冷冻。
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight. If the dough is very hard after chilling, allow it to soften for 15 minutes.
把面团放进冰箱里至少冷冻一小时或隔一晚,如果面团太硬,在室内摆放15分钟至柔软为止。
Girls, roll dough out to a flat shape and cut into your favorite shapes with cookie cutters.
孩子,把面团辗平,再用模具切印出你喜爱的形状。
Wow, different shaped biscuits on baking tray.
瞧,烘盘上各式各样的饼干。
Melt a bar of chocolate over a electric chocolate melting pot. This pink fancy pot which mom bought online is designed to melt chocolate and keep it at the perfect temperature while you work.
把一排巧克力放在巧克力融化锅上溶解,这粉红色别致的电锅是妈妈在网上购置,它的功用就是在适合的温度中溶解巧克力。
After dipping in chocolate, you could sprinkles the ends with colourful sugar heart or star.
当沾上巧克力酱后,你可以在饼干撒上五颜六色的心型或星型糖粒。

Dip half of each biscuits into melted chocolate. Place on a steel steamer rack until chocolate is set.
把半部分的饼干浸在巧克力浆里,放在不锈钢蒸架上晾干。
Done. Girls, do you like these Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread with sugar star ?
完成了,孩子,你是否喜爱这些沾上不同颜色星星的苏格兰巧克力酥饼呢?
Girls, these shortbread biscuits make an eye catching treat and delightful gift. It is the perfect bite with tea. They are incredibly easy and fun to make.
孩子,这苏格兰酥饼带给我们视觉上的享受,也是美丽的礼品,它和下午茶很搭配,当然,这酥饼容易制作,制作时,也充满趣味。

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Soybean Milk Longan Jelly 豆浆龙眼菜燕

In our hot tropical weather, making soyabean milk longan jelly hits the spot. Girls, this refreshing dessert is just right to cool off in the afternoon. It is as simple as it can be. Try out this recipe to to satisfy your sweet tooth.
马来西亚热带的气候,制作豆浆龙眼菜燕确实合我们的心意,孩子,它是炎热中午的解暑甜品,这甜品制作过程简易。你可以尝试以这食谱以满足你对甜食的喜爱。
Ingredients to prepare: 1 packet of Pearl Mermaid's Agar-Agar Powder, 1000ml soya milk, 2000ml water, 1 can of Carnation evaporated creamer,200g rock sugar or adjust according to your taste,1 can of longan.
准备的材料:美人鱼牌燕菜粉 一包, 1000毫升豆浆 ,2000毫升 清水,1罐康乃馨淡奶,200克冰糖或酌量 , 一个罐头龙眼。
Stir agar-agar powder into water until it completely dissolves. Grils, please take note that if the agar-agar powder is not totally melted, you will see unmelted lumps in the liquid.
把燕菜粉倒进水里搅拌至溶解。孩子,要记得如果菜燕粉没有完全溶解,你会发现有块状物浮在水面。
Boil water in a large pot. Girls, you can add pandan leaves for the fragrant. Then pour the evaporated milk into mixture and mix well.
把锅里的水煮至沸腾,孩子,如果你喜爱班兰叶的香味,可加入叶片。之后,倒入淡奶再搅拌好。
Slowly pour the soya milk into the mixture and stir till well combined.
慢慢地把豆浆倒入,再搅拌至均匀。

Add the amount of sugar you desire and bring the jelly mixture to a boil.
加入冰糖,依据你喜爱的甜度,让混合物沸腾。
Place 1-2 longan into each container.
在容器里放置一或两粒龙眼。
Ladle into individual serving container. Girls, If the mixture has a lot of bubbles, scoop the bubbles out before pouring to the container.
把豆浆菜燕倒进个别的容器里。如果混合物出现泡沫,请用汤匙轻轻地舀出。
Let it cool completely to room temperature.
让菜燕在室内温度凝结。
Once the jelly has set, scoop in 2 tablespoon of longan syrupy water.
当燕菜凝结后,舀入两大汤匙龙眼水。
Set in refrigerator. This dessert is best served chilled.
放进冰箱里,这道甜品最好冰凉食用。

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Rose Pumpkin Mantou 玫瑰南瓜馒头

Mantou is a type of cloud-like steamed bread or bun popular in Northern China. Girls, want to make yourself some fluffy steamed pumpkin mantou? Pumpkin puree makes the mantou extra moist and flavourful.
馒头是国北方著名的蒸包,孩子,好不好我们动手做南瓜馒头,南瓜泥会让你做出更加湿润和味道芳香的馒头。
Really happy with the outcome. This healthy Rose Pumpkin Mantou is quite soft. It is best to serve warm for breakfast or afternoon tea.
很满意馒头的成果,这玫瑰南瓜馒头很松软,它最好趁热品尝,是早餐和下午茶的最佳选择。
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Cut the pumpkin into pieces and steam till soft. Use a spoon to mash the pumpkin flesh while still hot. Set aside till cool.
把南瓜切成小块蒸熟,然后用汤匙辗成泥状,放置一旁待凉。

The ingredients to make rose pumpkin mantou are 220g pumpkin without skin, full cream milk 50g, 4g Instant yeast, 400g pau flour, 70g castor sugar and 40g corn oil or olive oil.
玫瑰南瓜馒头的材料是220g南瓜泥,50g 全脂牛奶, 4g 干酵母,400g 包粉,70g 白糖和40g 玉蜀黍油或橄榄油。
Mix instant yeast and water together. Sift in flour, add sugar ,milk and pumpkin puree. Add the instant yeast and water into it. Mix well. Combine everything except oil and mix to form a dough. Put in oil and knead mixture to a smooth dough.Knead for about 25 to 30 minutes to form a dough ball.
先将水和酵母混合,在另一个大碗,筛人面粉,糖,牛奶和南瓜泥。倒入酵母水,用手搓柔成面团。混合全部材料除了玉蜀黍油,当形成一个球状面团后,再加入玉蜀黍油搓揉至光滑。揉合过程大约25-30分钟。
Of course, you are free to do it with either bread maker or kitchen mixer.
当然,你可以用面包机或搅拌器来协助你搓揉面团。

Cover the dough with plastic wrap or wet cloth and side aside to rest. Girls, the proofing could be vary by the weather and the air temperature.
用保鲜膜或一块湿布铺在面团上,待面团静休。孩子,面团发酵的过程随着天气和室内温度而变化。
Add some flour if dough is still sticky or add water if dough is dry.After rested an hour, punch down dough and knead for 10 minutes.
加入面粉如果面团太湿,当然如果面团太干,就加入少许水或鲜奶。当面团静修后,再搓揉10分钟以把空气排出。

Divide dough into eight portions and form the shape as you wish.
把面团分成八个均衡的部分然后搓揉成你喜爱的形状。
Flatten each ball and roll out flat.
把每个球型的面团辗平。
Using fingers to press the sides of the circle to make them flatter.
用手指的力把球状面团辗压至平。
Stack five or six round shaped pieces overlapping one another. Start rolling from the first piece on the bottom.
把辗平的五片或六片面团重叠在一起。从最底层的一片向上卷到最上的一片。
Use a knife to cut into halves. Use your hands to lightly shape the base of the roses . Put them on muffin liners.
用一把刀把它切成一半,用我们的手把它捏成玫瑰形状,然后放在纸垫上。
Place each portion on a piece of baking paper.
把每个玫瑰馒头置放在纸垫上。
Put the mantou in the steamer and proof for 20 minutes or about double in volume.
将面团放入蒸炉内,进行最后一次发酵约20分钟至面团发成双倍大。
Steam the rose buns over high heat for 15 minutes.
把馒头放置在大火上蒸15分钟。

Girls, you can shape them into porcupines, rabbits and roses. Do you like these porcupine-shaped steamed mantou?
孩子,你可以把面团弄成你喜爱的刺猬形、兔子形和玫瑰形。你是否喜爱这些刺猬形的馒头呢?
These rose pumpkin mantou are too pretty to be eaten. All natural colours from the orange pumpkin. Girls, this step by step recipe will guide you through the process in making sweet potato mantou, yam mantou and black sesame mantou. Mom had fun making them. Hope you give this recipe a try and have fun in your kitchen.
这些南瓜玫瑰馒头美丽得叫人舍不得吃,它全来自南瓜的自然颜色。孩子,跟着这些步骤,你可以为自己做出蕃薯馒头、芋头馒头和黑芝麻馒头,妈妈深深感受做馒头的乐趣, 希望你们也可享受做馒头的乐趣。