Pastry

Fruit Cake

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Filipino Style Recipe: Fruit cake is a sweet cake that is usually serve during Holiday season. This is cake is made of butter, sugar, salt, eggs, flour and baking powder mixed with candied fruits and chopped nuts soaked in liquors like brandy or rum then baked until golden brown.

Estimated time of preparation: 15-20 minutes(plus soaking time)
Estimated time of cooking: 50 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup red and green maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup candied pineapple chunks
1/2 cup brandy or rum
2 cups sugar(plus 1 cup sugar for caramel syrup)
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
250 grams butter, melted
6 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla essence(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1(Soaking Fruits)
1. In a stainless steel bowl, pour brandy then soak fruits.
2. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature. Set aside.

Part 2(Caramel Syrup)
1. In a heated pan, pour 1/2 cup water then dissolved 1 cup sugar until caramelized. Let it cool and set aside

Part 3(Batter Mixture)
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Mix well.
2. Add butter, sugar and eggs, vanilla essence then mix well.
3. Add caramel syrup and half of soaked fruits then mix well.

Part 4(Baking)
1. In a loaf pan, grease with melted butter then dust with flour.
2. Pour mixture then bake over 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes then remove from the oven.
3. Sprinkle the remaining soaked fruits on top then put back in the oven.
4. Bake for another 40 minutes or until golden brown.
(Fruit cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.)
5. Remove from the oven then brush top with remaining brandy from soaked fruits.
6. Let it cool then refrigerate before slicing. Enjoy!

Cassava Cake

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Filipino Style Recipe: cassava cake is another sweet Filipino delicacies. It is made of grated cassava(Kamoteng Kahoy) as main ingredients then mixed with condensed milk, coconut milk, eggs, butter and macapuno or young coconut strips. Topped with creamy milk mixture then baked until firm and golden brown. This cake has a thick and soft consistency and chewy and spongy texture.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 60-80 minutes

Ingredients:
Cassava Cake:
2 packs(16 oz.) grated cassava
1 can(14 oz.) condensed milk
1 can(14 oz.) coconut milk
1/4 cup melted butter
2 pieces eggs, beaten
1/2 bottle macapuno
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Topping:
1/2 can condensed milk
1/2 can coconut milk
1 egg yolk
1/2 bottle macapuno

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large bowl, combine cake ingredients. Mix well
2. In a baking pan, grease with butter then pour the mixture.

Part 2
1. Bake over 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes or until firm.
2. In a bowl, mix topping ingredients then spread evenly over cake.
3. Bake again for another 15 minutes or until top turns to golden brown.
4. Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes:
1. grated cassava is available in grocery stores under frozen section.

Bread Roll

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Filipino Style Recipe: bread roll is another simple and easy Filipino meryenda(mid-afternoon snack). Bread roll is made of loaf bread slices stuffed with ham, cheese and bell pepper. Dip in beaten egg and roll over bread crumbs then fry until brown.

Estimated time of preparation: 15 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
12 slices of loaf bread
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups bread crumbs
cooking oil for frying

Filling:
12 strips of cooked ham
12 strips of cheddar cheese
12 strips of bell peppers(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. Cut off the outer layer of the bread then flatten using a rolling pin.
2. Arrange the filling over the bread then roll.
3. Dip the roll in beaten egg then roll in bread crumbs. Set aside.
4. Repeat the procedures for remaining slices.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, heat oil then fry each roll for 1-2 minutes or until browned.
2. Drain on paper towels then cut into half and arrange in a serving plate. Serve.

No-Bake Cheesecake

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Filipino Style Recipe: No-Bake Cheesecake is an easy sweetened dessert recipe. It made of soft cream-cheese on hard biscuit crust. Usually topped with flavored toppings such as fruits, nuts or chocolates.

Estimated time of preparation: 15-20 minutes(plus chilling time)

Ingredients:
Crust:
1 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder(optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice(optional)

Cheesecake Filling:
1 cup cream cheese
1 cup whipping cream or all-purpose cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings:
1 can Blueberry pie filling(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham, cinnamon powder, lemon juice, sugar and butter then mix until well combined.
2. Mixture should be moist, add more butter if too dry.
3. In a 9-inch pan, spread and press down the crust mixture up to 1-inch bottom thick and 2-inch up the side.
4. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

Part 2
1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth then slowly add sugar and vanilla. Mix until well blended.
2. In a separate bowl, combine whipping cream and sugar until smooth. Mix until well blended.
3. Combine cream cheese mixture and whipping cream mixture. Mix well.

Part 3
1. Pour and spread evenly the filling into the crust. Smooth the top using rubber spatula and tap the pan to release some air bubbles.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm.
3. Top with blueberry pie filling or just plain. Serve Chilled.

Notes:
1. You may also use other pie fillings like cherry or strawberry.

Banana Bread

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Filipino Style Recipe: banana bread is a sweet bread that is made up of flour, baking soda, eggs, butter and mashed ripe bananas as main ingredients then baked until golden brown.

Estimated time of preparation: 15-20 minutes
Estimated time of cooking: 50-70 minutes
Good for 2 loaf breads

Ingredients:
Banana Mixture
7 large ripe bananas(latundan or lakatan), mashed well
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted

Flour Mixture
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon(optional)
1/2 cup raisins, nuts or chocolate chips(optional)

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a bowl, combine flour mixture until well blended. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine banana mixture until well blended.
3. Combine both mixtures until well blended.

Part 2
1. In a greased loaf pan, pour mixture then bake over 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 50-70 minutes or until golden brown.(Banana bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.)
2. Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing. Enjoy!

(Thank you to Eloisa Sapallo Fiesta for sharing)

Puto Bread

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A Philippine favorite. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top, and enjoy hot or cold.

Note:
This recipe involves baking the little cakes with the muffin tin standing in a tray of hot water – so not suitable to try with kids.

Ingredients:
340g plain flour
250g white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
125ml evaporated milk
250ml water
2 eggs
250g margarine or butter, softened

Procedures:
1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees C.
2. Mix together the flour, sugar and baking powder. Pour in the water and evaporated milk and stir well. Mix in the eggs and butter or margarine.
3. Pour the mixture into muffin tins lined with baking cups. Find a baking tray that your muffin tins will comfortably fit in. Pull the oven rack out a little – approx 1/4 out of the oven – and place the baking tray (with the muffin tin inside it) on the rack. Very carefully pour about 1L of hot tap water into the baking tray. Then very slowly and carefully slide the rack completely into the oven.
4. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Be very careful not to burn your hands with hot water or steam when you remove the muffins from the oven. Top with grated cheese.

(Thank you to Mercy Grace Nadayag for sharing)

Crema de Fruta

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Filipino Style Recipe: Crema de Fruta is another popular Filipino dessert. It is usually consist of sponge cake topped in succeeding layers of custard cream, fruits and gelatin. This dessert is usually served during Holidays.

Ingredients:
sponge cake
1 can slices of peaches, well drained
1 can slices of pineapple, well drained
1 small bottle cherries, well drained

Cake Syrup:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

Custard Cream:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
3 cups evaporated milk
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Gelatin:
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups water
1/4 cup sugar

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a rectangular container, arrange sponge cake.

Part 2: Cake Syrup:
1. In a saucepan, pour water and add sugar, cook until sugar has dissolved. Pour over the sponge cake.

Part 3: Custard Cream:
1. In a saucepan, combine flour, milk, water and sugar then cook in a medium heat. Stir constantly until thickens.
2. Add egg yolks, butter and vanilla extract, cook for another 2-3 minutes or until well blended. Stir well.
3. Pour over the cake syrup and let it cool. Set aside.

Part 4: Gelatin:
1. In a saucepan, boil water and add unflavored gelatin, pineapple juice and sugar.
2. Simmer until gelatin is dissolved.
3. Arrange fruits over custard and pour the gelatin syrup on top.
4. Refrigerate over night or until gelatin is firm. Serve chilled.

Notes:
1. You may also also fruit cocktail as alternative fruits.
2. Sponge cake is available in grocery and bakery stores. But if you prefer to do it by yourself, here’s the recipe on how to make the sponge cake.

Sponge Cake:
Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Procedures:
1. In a bowl, sift flour and baking powder together. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, put egg yolks and sugar. Stir until light and fluffy.
3. Add sifted flour and baking powder into egg mixture. Stir until well blended.
4. In a saucepan, combine milk, butter and vanilla extract. Cook until well blended.
5. Pour milk mixture into egg mixture. Stir until well blended.
6. Pour the mixture into baking pan and bake in 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes or until done. Let it cool.

French Toast Recipe

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Filipino Style Recipe: french toast is a breakfast meal. It consist of sliced bread soak in mixtures of eggs, milk, sugar and a dash of salt. Toast with butter over a medium heat. Serve with butter and syrup.

Estimated time of preparation and cooking: 10-15 minutes
Good for 4-5 persons

Ingredients:
10 slices bread(I prefer whole wheat)
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
a dash of salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder(optional)
powdered or confectioner’s sugar(optional)
butter
maple syrup or other syrup

Procedures:
Part 1
1. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt and sugar then mix until well blended
2. Soak the sliced bread for a few seconds into mixture one at a time then gently turn to coat the other side.

Part 2
1. In a frying pan, melt butter over low heat.
2. Toast each bread until bottom turns to golden brown then turn the bread over and do the same way.
3. Repeat the procedures for remaining slices.
4. Transfer toasted bread to serving plate, then dust with confectioners’ sugar.
5. Serve immediately with butter and syrup on top together with hot coffee.

Hot Pandesal

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Every morning, bread is one of my favorite match to my hot coffee. Sometimes toasted bread if I am in the mood to prepare ingredients. But mostly I buy Pandesal bread to the nearest Bakery.

Unfortunately, I took the shot again to test my ability as a “Trying Hard Photographer”. It is not as good as professional photographer but I’ll keep on trying. Just to have some practice and lots of practice. Hopefully soon I can make a better one. Cheers:)