Friday, December 26, 2008

Apple n Almond muffin





Ingredients:
(A)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup cake flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sugar
(B)
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded apple
1/4 cup canola oil
(C)
1/2 cup chopped almond (bake and chopped)

Method:
1. Prepare solo baking cups or line muffin pan with paper cups. Preheat oven to 170 degC.
2. Sift whole wheat flour, cake flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add in sugar and salt. Whisk to combined.
3. Make a hole in the middle and add (B). Mix until blended.
4. Add (C) and stir with a spatula until just combined.
5. Fill prepared baking cups with mixture. This recipe doesn't raise much so you will need to fill to approx. 85% full if you need the cupcakes to reach the brim for decorating purpose.
6. Bake in preheat oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and skewer inserted into the centre
of cupcake comes out clean.
17. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Dahlia Cookies


Ingredients:
240gm butter
270gm all purpose flour
120gm icing sugar
150gm cornflour (butterfly brand)
1tsp essence vanila
Cherry for decoration (cut into small pieces)
Method:
1) Beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
2) Blend in sifted flour and mix well.
3) Leave aside for 30 minutes, then put mixture into a piping bag.
4) Use a star nozzle and pipe out with short, firm strokes. Decorate with cherries.
5) Bake biscuits in a preheated oven at 170 ÂșC for 12 to 15 minutes.
Source by :Sumathi Anni