Baking is not just a hobby, it’s a skill that requires practice, discipline, and the ability to overcome failure. While online tutorials may seem convenient, the best way to become a great baker is to roll up your sleeves, follow a great recipe, and create your own baking experience.
Here are a few delicious recipes to get you started:
Chocolate swirl banana bread
Ingredients:
– 2 large, over ripened bananas
– ⅓ cup coconut oil
– 2 large eggs
– ¾ cup brown sugar
– 1½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ tsp sea salt
– 1 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp grated nutmeg
– ½ tsp ground cinnamon
– 1 tsp grated tonka bean
– ⅓ cup Trinidad cocoa powder
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line an 8×4 loaf tin with parchment paper.
3. Mash bananas and beat in coconut oil, eggs, and brown sugar until light.
4. Combine flour with salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and tonka.
5. Stir this into the banana mixture.
6. Remove about ½ cup batter and mix in cocoa powder.
7. Spoon batter into prepared pan and swirl the cocoa mixture into the banana mixture.
8. Bake for 50 minutes until cooked.
9. Makes 1 loaf
Happy Baking!
Most delicious cinnamon rolls
Ingredients:
For the dough:
– 1 tbs instant yeast
– ½ cup warm water
– ½ cup milk
– ¼ cup sugar
– ⅓ cup butter or shortening, melted
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 egg
– 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
– ½ cup melted butter
– ¾ cup sugar
– 2 tbs ground cinnamon
Glaze:
– 4 tbs butter
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 3 to 6 tbs hot water
Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Generously butter a 9×12 inch baking pan.
3. Mix yeast, milk, water, sugar, melted butter, salt, and egg in a large bowl.
4. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Mix in remaining flour until the dough is easy to handle.
5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes. Let it rise until doubled in size.
6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
7. Roll up the dough, cut into slices and place in the pan. Let it rise again.
8. Bake for 30 minutes until browned.
9. Mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for the glaze. Spread onto rolls.
10. Makes 15 rolls
Island style, long time coconut roll by Wendy Rahamut
Ingredients:
Pastry:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup shortening
– 1 tbs brown sugar
– 1 tbsp vinegar
– ⅓ cup cold water, approx.
Filling:
– 2 cups freshly grated coconut
– 2 cups sugar
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 2 sticks clove
– ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
– ¼ cup water
– 1-2 drops pink food colouring
Assembly:
– 2 tbs melted butter
– 1 egg white
– 2 tbs granulated sugar
Instructions:
1. Mix all the filling ingredients in a saucepan and cook until thick.
2. Preheat oven to 375F.
3. Roll out the pastry, brush with melted butter, spread the coconut mixture, and roll up.
4. Brush with egg white, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 45-50 minutes.
5. Slice and bake for a further 10 minutes.
6. Makes 10 to 12 pieces.
Get ready to embark on a baking adventure in your kitchen!
