I’ve been making so much bread recently that I’ve been running out of ideas of what kinds of loaves to make! So, I started looking around the house and it turned out we had pork floss! Pork floss bread is such a nostalgic bakery item for me because I had it so often growing up. […]
Tangzhong method
Yeast bread dough ideas
I make bread a LOT these days so I make a lot of yeast bread dough. These days I’ve been making it twice a week. I have been coming up with new ways to use my dough to make fun new creations. Here are some of the creations I’ve come up with. I always use […]
Pumpkin red bean buns
Ohhh it’s pumpkin time again and this year we made sure to buy extra cans of pumpkin puree before the season even began because they always seem to run out at the store! These Pumpkin redbean buns are my take on the infamous cinnamon bun. The pumpkin dough adds a gorgeous colour and the red […]
Hong Kong style pineapple bun (bolo bao)
Pineapple buns are a Hong-Kong style milk bun topped with a sugar crust to create a contrast of flavors and textures. Pineapple buns are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack for high-tea!
Matcha swirl milk bread
This Matcha swirl milk bread is unlike any other because it has Matcha spread swirled into the middle! The Matcha swirl adds a nice earthy flavor to the loaf without being overpowering it or adding too much Matcha flavor. If you don’t care for Matcha, use vanilla extract or cacao powder in the condensed milk […]
Fluffy raisin bread (tangzhong)
This fluffy raisin bread has a special cookie topping to give it a unique twist. This fluffy raisin bread is topped with a cookie topping is typically used on Hong Kong style pineapple buns (bolo bao) or Japanese melon bread but I love it so much that I decided to try using it on a […]
Matcha red bean swirl loaf
This matcha red bean swirl loaf is pillowy soft. The sweetness of the red bean paste compliments the earthiness of the matcha perfectly. It’s one of our household favorites and I hope it will become one of yours as well!
Matcha sesame swirl buns
These matcha black sesame swirl buns are super soft as a result of using an Asian milk bread dough for it’s base. The nuttiness of the black sesame paste on the inside pairs well with the earthy matcha and is wonderful enjoyed with a cup of tea or latte. Topping it with icing is definitely […]