…aking tray as the dough will spread out while baking. Bake in a pre-heated oven for about 8-10 mins or till the edges start turning lightly brown. Cool for about 5 mins. & then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in an air tight container. Enjoy at tea time with a cup of tea or coffee or with a glass of hot/cold milk. Tips & Variations : The cookies will spread while baking so do not try to bake them all at once. Bake in batches depending on…
…roundels very briefly in boiling water, drain and cool. In a lightly oiled oven-proof casserole, first spread some marinara sauce evenly. Arrange a single layer of grilled slices of eggplant, top with a layer of zucchini, cover with a layer of marinara sauce. Sprinkle some basil leaves, Italian herbs, cheese and a very light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Similarly arrange another layer in the above mentioned order so as to get a double decker. To…
…der 100 gm Cooking Chocolate (melted & cooled) Procedure: Pre-heat the oven at 180C. Grease 2 baking trays/sheets. Beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and work the mixture until it is a smooth, piping consistency. Spoon into a large piping bag fitted with a 2.5 cm/1 inch fluted nozzle. Pipe 6 cm/2 ½ inch lengths of the batter onto prepared baking sheets; allowing room for exp…
…m Dry Dessicated Coconut Edible Red Color (optional) Method : Pre-heat the oven at 170 C. Prepare the cake batter as per the recipe. Add color depending on how rich you want it to be. Fill the cup cake moulds to about ¾ capacity or about a tablespoon or depending on the depth of your moulds. Bake in a pre-heated oven till the cup cakes are done. Do the toothpick test to check if the cakes are done. Cool the cup cakes completely. Meanwhile, heat en…
…l times on the counter to release air bubbles if any. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C.for 45 mins. or until a skewer inserted through comes out clean. (Remember oven temperature & timings may vary). Cool the cake completely and then invert on a serving plate. Frost and decorate the cake as desired. Slice and see the beautiful surprise… Chocolate Heart inside the cake just for your Valentine!! Serve with LOVE. 😀 I baked some cupcakes… you can…
…First, place the blanched almonds on a baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180C or until very lightly brown. Grind the cooled almonds with 50 gm sugar to a very fine powder. In sufficiently large bowl, sift flour and salt together. Whisk in lime zest. Beat butter with remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Next beat in vanilla, egg yolks, almond powder and flour. Divide the dough in half; wrap each ball of dough in cling film and refriger…
…ke will spring back on touch when it is ready. Cool it for 15 mins. in the oven with the oven door ajar. Then take it out & let it cool for another 30 mins. The cake will loosen itself from the tin. To unmold & Serve : If you like to enjoy it warm then invert & unmold the cake on to a plate; slice & enjoy or if you like it cold then chill it in the fridge, invert & unmold on to a serving plate, slice & serve. Enjoy your bea…
…ach mixture. Arrange the stuffed pasta shells with the filled side up in the prepared baking dish. Pour more marinara sauce over stuffed shells evenly. Cover tightly with aluminium foil & bake at 220C for about 30 mins. Bring the baking dish out of the oven, take off the aluminium foil, sprinkle with Mozarella cheese & the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Put the baking dish with the stuffed pasta shells in the oven & bake uncovered fo…
…long strips of 1/8-inch thickness. Arrange the cheese straws on a baking tray lined with parchment. You may twirl some of the cheese strips into twists onto the baking tray for variety. Chill them for about 10-15 minutes. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200C. Bake for 10 minutes or as per oven settings; until crisp and lightly golden. Cool completely and then serve or store in an airtight container until serving time. Enjoy your Cheese Straws / Chee…
…, if any. Sprinkle with slivered nuts and rose petals. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C until the top is lightly golden and when an inserted tooth pick or wooden skewer comes out clean. If the cake is browning too quickly then just tent the top with aluminium foil. If using vatis like I did, then it will take about 15-20 mins to bake. The larger mawa cake should take about 45 to 55 mins. Just remember it depends on your oven settings and the size…