Wednesday, 13 November 2019

BAKED SWEET POTATO


French Fries are popular among both young and old.
Knowing that they are unhealthy, being fried with processed oil,
many of us still cannot resist taking a few bites.

In recent years, sweet potato fries have become popular,
more so if they are baked.

This baked sweet potato fries can be prepared very quickly
and is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike.

Sweet Potato Fries
2 large sweet potatoes
sea salt to taste
a little garlic oil to grease the baking pan

1. pre-heat oven 200'C and lightly coat base of baking tray with some garlic oil
2. cut sweet potatoes into fries after peeling off the skin, and toss in a little salt
3. place them in the prepared baking tray
4. bake for 15min or until just browning on one side.
5. flip over and bake for another 15min to complete the browning.

Note:
Cooking time depends on the oven

Monday, 11 November 2019

GERMAN HARD ROLLS


These German Hard Rolls
 are crusty outside but with soft tender crumbs.
The overnight poolish starter lends a nutty flavour 
making them 'classic'

Thanks to Angie for sharing this recipe.

You can always freeze the remainder
and re-crisp in 150'C for 10 min

Poolish
100g water
100g bread flour
0.1g fresh yeast or 1/8 tsp instant dry yeast

Main Dough
150g bread flour
55g water
5g fresh yeast or 3/4 tsp instant yeast.
5g salt
10g sugar
3g live oil

1. mix poolish ingredients, leave aside (covered) at room temperature for 16-20 hours
2. combine poolish & main dough ingredients in bread machine, bread dough cycle (1/2 hour)
3. transfer to a bigger container, cover & leave aside for 60min, half time do a stretch & fold
4. divide dough into 8 portions, shape & leave on parchment lined baking tray to proof
5. preheat oven 230'C, put a bowl of boiling water at the bottom of the oven (for steam)
6. when ready to go into the hot oven, score the bread and mist the buns
7. bake 20-25min until golden brown & crisp.

Friday, 1 November 2019

GOD KNOWS OUR NEED

GOD KNOWS OUR NEED

In the morning when I was suppose to take a flight back to Ipoh, I
accidentally hurt my back. It was very painful. I dread to think that
when I reach Ipoh, I need to carry my cabin bag to walk down the
flight of iron steps from the plane!

I was contemplating whether to get a wheel chair, but when we
reached Changi Airport, it was too early. We can only checkin at
the Qiosk machine, so cannot request.

After that we sat down to have an early lunch. The pain got worse
that I could not sit down for long! So I walked towards the boarding
gate, hopping onto the travelator whenever I saw one, so it took
away much of the walking.

During boarding, "Ma'am, would you like to check in your cabin bag?"
I was shocked. "Now? Is it free?" He nodded & without hesitation, he
slipped a band through the handle of my luggage and told me to leave
the bag at the gate.

Praise God! This is our God. He cares for us. He knows what we need.
He gives without us asking for it.

Father God, I am sorry I have not passed my burden to you, worrying
unnecessarily. You have healed my back ache within 2 days by your
Healing Words, no doctor, no medication, no therapy. Teach me O God
to be more aware of your ever presence with me. In Jesus blessed name,
I pray and ask, amen.