BAKED BANANA DONUTS

This weekend my sons requested me to bake a donut. We used to purchase the fried version from a nearby bakery some time ago.

After seeing my fully riped bananas, I was thinking why not bake up something yummy with this fruit. Glad I did, these are fluffy and a big hit with my kids. At least I have served them what they wanted, they really enjoyed having this healthy and low calories donuts compared with the full fat one.

If you found the dough too sticky to work with, add a tablespoon or two flour. When creating the hole, make it bigger otherwise it shrinks at the time of baking. You can also use your donut cutter if you want.

BAKED BANANA DONUTS
Yield : 10 donuts

2 C  bread flour/ all purpose flour
2 T melted butter
1/4 C warm milk
2 tsp dry yeast
2 T sugar
2 mashed banana
1/2 tsp salt

COATING

3 T melted butter
1/4 cup sugar

METHOD

* In a small bowl, combine dry yeast, sugar and milk, leave for 10 minutes until frothy.

* Place flour, salt,  melted butter and mashed bananas in a mixing bowl, add in yeast mixture and forms into pliable dough.

* Transfer dough onto floured board, knead for 10 minutes until elastic. Place dough into oiled bowl, keep covered for 2 hours.

* Punch dough to release air, divide into 10 balls. Cut out the center of each dough round to make donuts and donut hole. Place them into pan and let rise for 60 minutes. Towards the end of raising time, preheat oven @ 190 C.

* Apply melted butter on top, bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

* Immediately after baking, brush again with butter and coat with fine sugar on top.

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KAYA ROLL

I'm craving for kaya roll now. Kaya is a rich custard made of coconut milk, sugar and egg. It is very popular here and usually served in those coffee shops on top of white bread, or as a filling for bun or bao and also for topping of pulut serikaya, Malysian/Singapore dessert with glutinous rice.

What I have used here is the ready made kaya but you could also make your own. As requested by my son have also used red bean paste for few of the dough since that is his favorite filling.


KAYA ROLL

300g all purpose flour
2 T sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 T dry milk
1 1/2 tsp dry yeast
3 T softened butter
150 ml warm water
Kaya for the filling
Extra butter for glaze

METHOD

* Place 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Leave for 10 minutes until frothy.

* In a mixing bowl, place 1/2 of flour, remaining sugar, salt dry milk, butter, water and yeast mixture and beat to combine, gradually add the rest of the flour, forms into soft dough.

* Take out dough from the bowl, knead for 10 minutes by hand or your stand mixer.

* Leave to rise in covered and oiled bowl for 1 1/2-2 hours.

* Punch out air and divide into 12 balls. Flatten the dough and stuff with kaya. See the photo
below.


Photo by Resepi Diana

* Cover and let rise for 60 minutes, brush top with butter, towards the end of rising time, preheat oven @ 190 C.

* Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Apply butter on top again.Remove and cool on rack.

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OATMEAL BREAD

For a change we baked this Oatmeal Bread, most of the time I did sweet bread on a regular basis. I need new and healthier ways to bake bread. This seems a perfect recipe to add to my collection.

After going through various sources, I re-create them since most recipes called for molasses, soaking the oat for several hours and using bread machine. I opt for brown sugar and used butter instead of shortening, done it manually.

When heating the milk and the rest of ingredients you could use microwave but make sure they are not piping hot. If not cool down to lukewarm before proceeding.

This recipe is still among my absolute favorite yeast bread recipes. It turns out great with nutty flavor of oat, right amount of salt and lightly sweetened. It's my hearty breakfast of the day!

OATMEAL BREAD
Yield  :   One loaf

2 1/2 C all purpose flour
1/4 C warm water
2 1/4 tsp dry yeast
3/4 C milk
1 C rolled oat
1 tsp salt
3 T brown sugar
2 T shortening
1 tsp sugar

METHOD

* Combine water, 1tsp sugar and yeast in a small bowl, let stand for 15 minutes until frothy.

* In a glass bowl, combine milk, oat, salt, brown sugar and shortening, heat until lukewarm using microwave oven.

* In a mixing bowl, combine milk mixture and yeast, gradually add the flour until stiff dough is formed.

* Knead by hand for 10 minutes or use stand mixer until elastic.

* Transfer dough onto oiled and covered bowl, let rise for 1 1/2-2 hours.

* Punch the dough, flatten into rectangle then fold into 3. Shape into loaf.

* Place the dough into greased 9 x 5 loaf pan, covered and let sit for 60 minutes. Towards the end of rising time, preheat the oven @ 190 C.

* Bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove and cool on rack.

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MILK ROLLS

As you all know the aroma of homemade roll is irresistible. These are really easy to prepare and the taste is far superior from the store bought. These could easily serve as a snack, lunch or party food and you can decide how big or small you want them to be.

Kneading is essential for bread making in order to develop gluten, you need about 10 minutes to do this which help rolls to retain the shape and accumulate a volume of carbon dioxide gas while rising. Try not the add too much flour during shaping and rolling. This makes the dough tougher.

Rising or proofing brings out flavor especially from the yeast. If your kitchen is on cool side, leave the dough in the oven with pilot light on.

RAISIN BREAD

Since my previous attempts of making bread are successful, today I'd love to share with you another favorite recipe, Raisin Bread. Used to buy them from the bakery but now trying to bake it myself.

Baking bread is so exciting, such a challenging and rewarding task and you'll be proud of yourselves once you've baked them.

This is quite simple and the result is very satisfying, full of flavor and has great texture. This Raisin Bread  is really worth baking.

Soak the raisin for 30 minutes then drain before adding to the dough but some recipes called for adding the raisin directly without soaking, may be I'll try this method next time.

CHOCOLATE ROLLS

This chocolate roll is a favorite among my kids since it is filled with chocolate. One can easily buy this gorgeous bread from your neighbourhood bakery but nothing compared to the satisfaction you get after your family tasted the bread you've baked. Another benefit of baking your own is that you could customize to your taste, you decide what to add and or omit.

Actually baking bread isn't that tough but the only disadvantage is time consuming. If you plan well, like mixing the dough at night, shape and leave to rise in a refrigerator then bake them the next day so your family could enjoy this fresh from the oven. It is also great for serving unexpected guest.

At the time of shaping, sprinkle generous amount of butter, sugar and chocolate chip after you rolled up into rectangle, this will make the rolls look better and tastier.

CHOCOLATE ROLLS

3 cups plain flour
2 tsp active dry yeast
4 T sugar
5 T melted butter
1/2 C warm water
1/2 C plus 4 T warm milk
1 tsp salt

FILLING

4 T butter
6 T chocolate chip
3 T brown sugar

METHOD

* Combine yeast, warm water and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Leave for 15 minutes or until frothy.

* In a mixing bowl, place flour, sugar, butter, salt and yeast mixture. Gradually add warm milk and forms into pliable dough. Knead by hand 10 minutes or use your stand mixture.

* Let rise for 2 hours in a covered and greased bowl. Towards the end of raising time, preheat oven @ 180 C.

* Punch out the air from the dough. Roll out into rectangle 14 x 12 in on floured board.

* Spread butter leaving 1/2 inch around the corner, sprinkle with chocolate chip and sugar..

* Roll up, jelly roll style starting from the long side. Slice 1 in thick and place onto baking sheet which is lined with baking paper.

* Bake 15 minutes @ 180 C until golden brown.

* Cool on wire rack.

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RED BEAN RING

After my successful attempt on baking bread, I have regularly baked my own instead of buying from the store.

Each and every time, my bread gets better and softer and I owe this to my children who constantly gave positive and encouraging feedback.

Red bean ring is an adaptable sweet bread that can be served for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

This time the evaporated milk is used for mixing the dough. Oh my goodness! I couldn't believe how good they were. I have used lots of different recipes before but this one by far is the best ever. It's a keeper, bread came out softer and tasty even after the next day.

RED BEAN RING

3  cup  all purpose flour
2 and 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
4  tablespoon  melted butter
2  tablespoon  sugar
3/4  cup warm milk
1/4  cup  warm water
1 tsp salt
red bean paste
butter to apply on top

METHOD

* Place yeast and sugar together with warm water in a small bowl, keep for 15 minutes or until frothy.

* Combine flour, salt, butter and yeast mixture in a mixing bowl. Gradually add the milk and forms into pliable dough.

* Knead by hand for 10 minutes or use your stand mixer until elastic.

* Rest the dough for 1 and 1/2 hours in an oiled bowl until double.

* Punch out the dough to release air, roll out into rectangle about 15 x 12 in on floured board. Spread generous amount of red bean paste leaving 1/2 in space along the corners.

* Roll out, jelly roll style and join both ends to form a ring. Slit the edges by 1 in interval using sharp knife. Let rise for 45 minutes. Towards the end of raising time, preheat the oven @ 18O C.

* Brush top with butter, bake in a preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

* Remove from the oven, apply again with butter and transfer onto wire rack to cool.

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BANANA AND OATMEAL CAKE

Another great eggless recipe using banana and oatmeal. I used rolled oat then pulse them to get finer meal.  Banana and Oatmeal Cake  is  really nutritious and moist. Can be served as your breakfast or as afternoon snack along with a cup of hot tea.

Vegetable oil is being used but for richer taste, butter is recommended. Here is the list of ingredients in case you want to try out this yummy Banana and Oatmeal Cake. 

BANANA YEAST BREAD

 

I have baked various types of bread but not this one, it's a typical yeast bread but mashed banana is added to the dough. This recipe truly is great, have no problems getting this bread to rise. It is one of the simplest recipes I've found and the end result was not disappointing at all, the texture was perfect, remains soft even the next day.

Banana Yeast Bread  is actually healthy for good breakfast or just as dessert or snack, you can serve it with butter, cheese or anything you like. It is the best bread I ever baked!

MY 200TH POST W/RAISIN AND OAT BREAD & AWARD

It's my 200th post, would like to thank all blogger pals, followers, visitors and silent readers for regular visit and encouraging comments. YOU MAKE THIS  HAPPEN, hope to receive your continued support.

Through this challenging journey, I have found wonderful friends like you and once again thanks to all.

For this special occasion, would like to share this simple and healthy bread.



RAISIN AND OAT BREAD

One of my favorite tea time dessert is quick bread. It is so simple and easy to prepare.

Used earl grey tea but other flavored tea like green tea, oolong tea works fine too. This is very healthy and you need not spend long hours to bake this wonderful bread. Let's see how to prepare them.

PUMPKIN BREAD

My son  requested to make a  Pumpkin Bread  since I have baked it quite a long time ago. For this recipe you need not use any coloring, the color of the pumpkin is just right, beautiful bright yellow.

Either use canned pumpkin puree or make your own, just steamed mine for a few minutes and mashed. It is difficult to remove the skin, just steam with the skin then scoop out the flesh.

BANANA BREAD, EGGLESS

It's a pity to see the ripened banana sitting in my fridge for few days. Upon seeing this, decided to make use all of them using my newly created recipe.

I would say, this is really healthy using just minimum amount of oil combined with chopped nut and banana. It has mild sweet taste and perfect for breakfast or tea time snack. Really amazed to see that without egg, this bread turns out so moist.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all purpose flour
4 medium size banana mashed
1/4 cup chopped nut
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

METHOD

* Preheat oven @ 160 C. Grease the loaf pan.

* Sift flour, salt and baking soda.

* In a separate bowl, combine together banana, nut, oil, sugar and milk until well blended.

* Now add banana mixture to the dry ingredients, mix until just combined, add vanilla essence.

* Pour onto greased loaf pan, bake for 30 minutes @ 160 C then lower to 150 C and bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

* Cool in the pan 10 minutes, transfer onto wire rack.

* When completely cool, slice to serve.

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CURRY BUN

I used to buy  Curry Bun from a nearby bakery. This is one of my son's favorite bread.

It is stuffed with potato but it could be too spicy and may not cater to those who can't take hot stuff.

When baking this, I made sure they turn out extra spicy. My son really loved this  Curry Bun and I would be baking more often for his sake. Besides potato, you could use chicken or meat for a change.

RED BEAN BUNS

After successful attempts with bread making, love to share this beautiful Red Bean Buns  which is stuffed with red bean paste. Other fillings such as chocolate, custard or kaya would be the best alternative.

The method of preparation is almost the same as my earlier post except the dough is rolled into oval shaped, stuffing the filling on one end while the other end is cut into thin strips then roll it up and bend upwards. To get the idea how this forms, please look at the photo below.

RAISIN AND OATMEAL BUN

Back in action,  playing  with my dough again, this time around using oat and raisin, can't believe my eyes how this Raisin and Oatmeal Bun  really swelled from the original size once I have baked them. 

Although you could use the yeast mixture after 10 minutes, I let the yeast sit for an hour then mix the dough. Another tip is to let the dough ferment longer and by doing that the bread turns softer and fluffier.

Trust me, it's worth making, Raisin Oatmeal Bun turns out wonderful and great to dip with a cuppa.  What you need are:

CHOCOLATE RING

I love baking bread, it is soothing and great satisfaction for me and not to mention the end result is so much better than buying ones at the store.

 Baked this Chocolate Ring  for our breakfast, it's quite similar to cinnamon rolls but for this bread we shaped into ring by joining the two ends, sprinkle with chocolate rice or chocolate chip and sugar after spreading the butter. It tasted wonderful and mildly sweet taste. Stay tuned for my next baking project..

BUTTER ROLLS

For a long time, I've baked my own bread so trying out this sweet bread that is mildly sweet and tastes a lovely buttery flavor. With this same recipe you could make pecan rolls, raisin bun, cinnamon bun and many more. Using active dry yeast and kneading by hand is really challenging but it's worth your effort.  Butter Rolls came out fluffy, great to enjoy with a cup of coffee. For proper kneading method please see the attached video.

DATES AND OAT BREAD AND A CARD

After I have seen Irish Freckle Bread at Vanillastrawberryspringfields, really tempted to try out but when checked my pantry most of the ingredients are not in hand so just settled down with this one. Made the right choice not only it turns out delicious, a hit with my kids and of course healthy. Would be making this bread again with other fruit.



INGREDIENTS

1 and 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup pitted dates
1 cup strong tea
1 teaspoon soda bicarbonate
1/4 cup rolled oat
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

METHOD

1. Preheat oven @ 175 C. Soak dates in hot tea for 15 minutes.

2. While still warm add in the soda bicarbonate, butter and sugar.

3. Blend in flour and oat with dates mixture.

4. Transfer batter to 8 x 4 inches greased loaf pan, bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

5. Cool on pan for 5 minutes before removing.

6. Slice when completely cool. Enjoy...

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ONION BREAD

Inspired to bake this bread by  Yani  for our breakfast. Using sliced onion which is heated in a microwave oven for five minutes uncovered in order to reduce its water content. Totally sweet taste comes from the onion. Have slightly modified the recipe to suit my taste.

APPLE ROLLS

A sweet breakfast treat your family will enjoy.  Apple Rolls are also a great way to use your apples. It's absolutely delicious and the nice aroma filled your entire kitchen when you're baking is really fantastic.I  halved the recipe. It had sweet and sour taste came from the apple.