Ingredients Procedure Dough Stir yeast and sugar into warm water. Let stand until bubbly. Add the salt and about half the flour so the dough can be handled. Knead on lightly-floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding flour only if…
Damper is Australian bushman’s bread, made while camping or “waltzing matilda” (carrying a swag around looking for work). It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. Ingredients 1 large cup self-raising flour 1 generous pinch salt scant ¼…
Ciabatta is an Italian white bread made with wheat flour and yeast. The loaf is somewhat elongated, broad and flattish and, like a slipper, should be and somewhat collapsed in the middle. Since the late 1990s it has been popular…
Cardamom bread is a sweet yeast bread of Scandinavian origin that is good served at breakfast, with coffee, or as a light dessert. Ingredients Procedure In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, salt and orange peel; whisk gently to distribute…
This heavier bread is slightly sweet and is delicious for sandwiches, toast, etc. It is best hot out of the oven. Ingredients Procedure Combine the boiling water and the bulgur, and let stand for 15 minutes. In a separate bowl,…
Ingredients Procedure In a mixing bowl, mix warm water, salt, oil, and honey. Start off with extra-warm water so that it is still at the proper temperature for yeast. With the honey and salt fully dissolved, stir in the yeast…
A baozi, also known as bao or bau, is a type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in Chinese cuisine. In its bun-like aspect it is very similar to the traditional Chinese mantou, but baozi has filling. It can…
Penia is a sweet bread of Italian origin traditionally made at Easter time. Ingredients Procedure Dissolve the yeast cakes in the warm water and set aside. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar and beat. Add melted butter and beat, then…
Alkubus is a steamed wheat bread from northern Nigeria. It originated from Arabs. Ingredients 2 cups wheat flour 1 teaspoon instant yeast ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup water 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Special equipment Mold for…
There are many variations of soto ayam depending on the ingredients, the way it served, and the amount of spices used. Ingredients Spice paste 5 g turmeric ½ tsp pepper 2 candlenuts 15 g ginger 3 shallot 2 cloves garlic…
Modak is a deep fried Indian sweet that is almost exclusively prepared during the Ganesha Festival around August, when it is often given as an offering to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Remover of Obstacles. Modak is reportedly his favorite sweet.…
Nanaimo Bars are a layered chocolate and custard dessert named after the mining town, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. This winning recipe was submitted by Joyce Hardcastle in 1986 when the City of Nanaimo and Harbour Park Mall had a contest…