French baguette 2

Second try of French baguette.
Also had an additional of old dough in it. But with an increased amount, around 60g. I would say this is just so perfect and I think my soul is just sold, seriously. Very different than the bread sold in asia, Baguette has a harder crust and chewier texture which get your mouth do a bit workout. I can't tell which one is better, but baguette definitely get me and has much lower fat than soft bread.. :)

老麵法包

Right out from the oven, it was crusty outside and chewy-soft inside, ain't this the most gorgeous French baguette I'm looking for? OhMyGosh, can really believe I got it right for the first time >< everyone got a slice, dip in some avocado salsa and started digging in .. Yumyum :)
法包食譜
200g flour
3g salt
2g instant yeast
132g warm water
45g old dough (tear in pieces)
1) mix together flour, salt and yeast. Pour in water and add in pieces of old dough. Knead until a smooth dough is formed, about 7mins.
2) let it rise in a warm place for an hour or until it has doubled in size.
3) punch out the air and form the dough into the shape of a baguette. Let it rise for the second time about an hour.
4) preheat oven to 220c (420F) , bake it for 25mins.

Microwave Baked Apple Slices

How long would it take to bake an apple? Umm,, about an hour. I was actually shocked to hear that much time is needed to make baked apple. This microwaved version can "bake" the apple in just 3mins.. So get your fork ready!
1apple (unpeeled, sliced)
1tbsp brown sugar
1/4tsp cinnamon
1tbsp butter
1scoop vanilla ice cream (optional)

1) in a ramekin, fit in apple slices then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Place butter on top of the apple slices. Microwave in high for 3mins. Let it stand for 5mins. Place a scoop of ice cream on top and serve :)

甜吐司

Old dough 老麵種

Old Dough Recipe
(from「carol 自在生活」)
125g flour
1/4tsp salt
1/4tsp instant yeast
75g water
1) mix together flour , salt and yeast. Add in water and knead until smooth, about 6min. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge for 12 hours. It could be added to other bread recipe.

Tomato cheese pancake ball

Who say pancake has to be sweet? Savory pancake tastes good as well, including this super low fat tomato cheese pancake balls which I created !!

Recipe:
1/2cup water
1/4cup flour
Salt and pepper
2 slices tomato, diced
1tbsp Parmesan cheese
cheddar cheese
1) heat up a pan (im using a danish pancake pan), meanwhile, mix together water, flour, salt and pepper.
2) spray the pan with oil, fill up 4holes with the batter, divide diced tomato and parmesan cheese into the batter. Cook on medium heat until its able to turn. Turn with wooden skewers and cook until the balls are golden.
3) serve with mayo and shredded cheddar cheese.

Mushroom Quiche

I just baked a mushroom quiche for supper today and my mom asked me a really tricky question: "What is this ? ..tastes wonderful :O"

I thanked her gratefully and in my mind, i was thinking what is Quiche in Chinese?? I really have noo idea.... Anyways, if I have to explain what is it, I would say quiche is a simple and flexible dish that could be prepare for anytime. Really, it is very causal, dump in whatever is left in your fridge and walaa, an elegant dish is done!!! For me, I saute some sliced mushrooms, a handful of chopped onions, ham, some mined garlics and shallots in advance. Lay a baked pie shell with shredded mozzeralla cheese and sprinkle the cooked ingredients. Pour beaten eggs and milk over and bake for 45mins or until its set. Aint that easy?? 

recipe:

one 9inch pie shell, prebaked for 10-15mins in 400F oven

sauted : mushroom, ham, onions, garlic, shallot

1/2cup mozzeralla cheese

3eggs

1cup milk

1/2tsp salt

1/4tsp black pepper