As many people seemed to agree, 2020 was the time to get a sourdough starter going and master the art of baking artisan sourdough bread! I will humbly say that to my surprise, after a year of research, testing, and experimentation, I succeeded in getting consistent artisanal results at home. Now, I’m ready to share
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Category Archive: ‘Bread & Pizza’
This ube bun recipe uses our signature milk bread, with an ube halaya-like filling that is light and coconutty, thanks to the addition of coconut oil instead of milk and extra butter. They’re our new favorite way to prepare milk bread! What is ube? Ube is a purple yam that hails from Asia. Biting into
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These classic Steamed Red Bean Buns are known as dòu bāo (豆包) to Northerners, and dòushā bāo (豆沙包) to Southerners. It took me a while to realize that both refer to this same delicious fluffy bun with sweet red bean filling. A Childhood Favorite As a child so many moons ago, steamed red bean buns
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If you have read my write-up on Shanghainese-style breakfasts, you know the breakfast choices in Shanghai range far and wide. This Shanghai Scallion Flatbread (Shànghǎi qiāng bǐng, 上海羌饼) is one of my favorites. What Is Shanghai Scallion Flatbread? While I’m calling this a Shanghai Scallion Flatbread because it’s what I grew up with in the
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Baked char siu bao (also sometimes spelled cha siu bao), or Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, consist of soft milk bread and a savory filling of Chinese BBQ Pork. They’re a favorite among kids and adults alike, and also happen to be one Chinese bakery bun that we really prefer homemade! Note: This recipe was originally
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This bacon scallion milk bread is reminiscent of the bacon scallion buns you can find at Chinese bakeries. We’ve made it in the style of a pull-apart bread, which makes it great for sharing and fun to make with kids! A Variation On Our Famous Milk Bread Our easy all-in-one milk bread recipe has become
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Coconut buns, or “cocktail buns” are a beloved bakery favorite among locals in Hong Kong and Chinatowns everywhere. It combines the soft, buttery milk bread ubiquitous around Asia, with a sweet, rich coconut filling. Often, the filling ends up baked in a big hunk in the center of the bun. When I eat one, I
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Multigrain flour has become a mainstay in our house. Made with a blend of our favorite grains and seeds, it’s a healthy base for baking all of our favorite breads at home! Making A Wholesome Multigrain Flour Judy has always been a stickler for eating multigrain breads, and I can attest that we have Chinese
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