Heart Shaped Rolls#BreadBakers

These heart shaped dinner rolls are so soft, delicious, light & fluffy, they are so easy easy to make. Perfect for a valentine's dinner, do try them!

Ingredients
275 Grams All Purpose Flour
35 Grams Caster Sugar
½ Teaspoon Level Salt
1 Egg - lightly beaten
120 Ml +- Milk
1 Teaspoon Instant Yeast
30 Grams Butter
10 Grams Dark Cocoa powder
Water - as required to knead the dough
Method
For the Sponge
In a bowl add 100ml milk, sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and yeast, mix well and keep aside till it froths/bubbles for about 20 minutes.
For the Dough

In a food processor add flour, lightly beaten egg and all of the sponge mix , knead this to a dough, if kneaded then add a tablespoon of remaining milk or water till you get a soft and sticky dough. Now add the butter, again knead till the butter is incorporated. This dough is a sticky dough, so do not be tempted to add more flour. Take the out on to a work surface and knead for about 5 to 8 minutes till the dough does not stick to your hands, it should be soft and smooth. The softer the dough ,the softer our bread will be. The final dough should be soft, smooth, elastic and not sticking to your hands.
Keep this in a oiled bowl till it doubles in volume. 

Once it doubles in volume.

Divide the dough into 2 parts, 363grams and 160grams each and shape it into smooth round balls. Take the small dough ball and add the cocoa powder and blend to gather until we get a smooth and even chocolate dough. After adding the cocoa powder it weighed 175 grams.

Now we have one chocolate and one white dough. Divide both the dough's into 10 each equal parts, using a weighing scale, so that the measurements will be exact the rolls will be in similar size.

Roll out the white dough ball into a circle and place the chocolate ball inside it and then wrap the chocolate ball with the white dough. 

Just tuck-in the edges towards the center and then roll the seam side on a surface to make is a smooth round ball. 

Roll and shape like wise all of them into smooth round balls. Let the rolls sit for 10 minutes with a damp cloth, so that the dough can rest and relax.

Take each dough ball and roll it into an oval shape. The dough should have to have at least 1cm thickness.

Now flip over and fold the dough into half.

Cut the dough from the bended end, leaving about 1 cm uncut from the other end. 

Open out and shape into a heart shape.

Lightly press it.

Place the shaped heart dinner rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover them up loosely with a greased plastic film or a damp cloth so that we can make sure they will not get dry and at the same time, the covering will not disturb the smooth rising.

Let them proof until they are puffed up beautifully. The time will vary according to the warmth of our room.
Preheat the oven at 180°C/350°F.

When the rolls have puffed up nicely, brush the top with some egg wash. Bake them for 16-18 minutes or until they slightly start to turn golden in color. Once baked cool them on a wire rack. 

The dinner rolls are very soft, light and fluffy. The smells amazing and tastes delicious. 

These heart dinner rolls are best when they are warm and just a few minutes ..,out of the oven. 
My Notes

You can keep the heart rolls at room temperature in an air tight container for up to three days.
You can freeze this rolls for up to one month. Simply wrap the bread in plastic or aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn.   
Take it out whenever you need and just put it in 180°C / 350°F preheated oven for 10 minutes or microwave them on high for 30 - 45 seconds, and you’ll get fresh bread ready to eat .
Labels: Bread Bakers, Breads, Cocoa powder, Heart Shaped, Cocoa powder 
                

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

This month's Bread Baker's theme is Loaves Of Love.

• Food Lust People Love: Cheddar Marmite Rolls 
• Passion Kneaded: Cheesy Twisted Heart Bread 
• A Messy Kitchen: Cranberry Cinnamon Swirl Bread 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Double Chocolate Muffins 
• Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Extra Gooey Sticky Buns 
• Sneha's Recipe: Heart Shaped Rolls 
• Zesty South Indian Kitchen: Rose Petal Pistachio Cardamom Sourdough Bread – A Love Infused Artisan Loaf

Eggless Oats Litchi Loaf#BreadBakers

A very easy to make, soft and delicious litchi dessert loaf. Perfect to serve for a Hi Tea party or have it with as a dessert with an ice cream of your choice.
I have used frozen litchis in this recipe. When they were in season, freeze them. You can also use canned litchi or frozen, just drain the syrup whether canned or frozen.
Cup Measurement - 250 Ml

Ingredients
1 Cup Level All Purpose Flour
½ Cup Level Oats powder
2 Tablespoon Level Corn Flour

1 Teaspoon Baking powder
½ Teaspoon Baking soda
¼ Teaspoon Salt¾ Cup Condensed milk
½ Cup Vegetable Oil
150 Ml Sour Cream - Homemade
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence
¾ Cup Chopped Litchis
A Pinch of Yellow Food color
To Garnish
2 Tablespoons Chopped Pistachio or as required
Method

Preheat the oven at 180°C.
Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Strain all the syrup from the litchis and then finely chop them.
In a bowl sieve flour, oats powder, corn flour, salt, baking powder and soda.
Add the lemon color to the sour cream, mix well, keep aside.
In a large bowl whisk the condensed milk , vanilla essence and oil well till fluffy and creamy.
Now mix the sifted flour along with the sour cream in three batches. Beating after every addition well. Fold in chopped litchis in the batter.
Pour the batter in the prepared loaf pan.
Tap the pan gently on the counter. Sprinkle chopped pistachios.
Bake in the preheated oven at 180° for 35- 40 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean.
It took exactly 40 minutes in my oven to bake.
Every oven takes different time so check after 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the middle, if it comes out clean, its done. 
Let the cake cool down completely before slicing.

Serve it with tea, coffee or a glass of milk. Or enjoy with ice cream.
Labels: Bread Bakers, Litchi, Eggless, Cakes, Breads, Dessert

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
This month’s theme is Dessert Breads.

• Eggnog Babka Knots by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Coconut Pandan Babka by A Messy Kitchen
• Gingerbread by Palatable Pastime
• Sourdough Sweet Potato Loaf by Zesty South Indian Kitchen
• Sweet Cranberry Soda Bread by Food Lust people Love
• Eggless Oats Litchi Loaf by Sneha's Recipe
• Sourdough Zucchini Bread by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Quick Sourdough Discard Burger Buns#BreadBakers

These buns are made using sourdough discard and yeast as a leaven. This yields a bun that is sweet, tangy and perfect for burger night party. My favorite burger just got an upgrade. These buns are sweet, soft and come together same day! This is an amazing way to use your sourdough discard!

I have made 7 large buns, like the ones you get in fast food chains, each bun is weighs 124 grams. If you make small ones you will get 10. 

Makes 7 Buns
Ingredients
200 Grams Lukewarm Water
2 Teaspoons Instant Yeast
100 Grams Sourdough Discard
1½ Tablespoons Melted Coconut Oil cooled
1 Large Egg
460 Grams Bread Flour Or All Purpose Flour
40 Grams Granulated Sugar
10 Grams Pink Himalayan Salt
Method

Add the sourdough discard, oil, yeast, sugar, egg and water to the food processor or stand mixer, and give it a mix. Then add the flour  and knead till the dough until it becomes one smooth elastic ball, that is smooth and passes the window pan test. 

Place this into a bowl or box and let it sit at room temperature until it doubles in volume.

Since I kneaded the dough at 1.00pm and wanted buns for dinner, after the dough doubled in volume punched the dough (here the dough rises in about 25 minutes since the weather is quite warm) and kept it in the fridge for slow fermentation (for about 4 hours) Checked after 2 hours again the dough has risen, punched it, again refrigerated it for another 2 hours.

I baked these buns 2 hours before our dinner time. Remove the dough from the refrigerator onto a clean, lightly floured surface and divide the dough into 7 equal pieces ( weighed the dough, each burger bun 124 grams) or depending on the size of bun your would like. Oil baking tray and burger rings.

Shape your dough into round balls let them rest covered for 10 minutes.

Place them into rings. Take your palm and press down the dough so it becomes like a pita shape: round and more thin. These buns really puff up, so don’t be afraid to really squish them down.

Repeat to all your dough pieces and place the tray covered with a damp towel in a warm area to rise double in size.
Preheat your oven to 180°C.

When ready to bake, brush the top of your buns with a little melted butter (optional) and bake in the oven for 16 to 18 minutes. 

Remove them when golden brown, while they are still warm, brush more butter on top to give them a shiny texture and cover with a tea towel to encourage further softness.

Let cool about 10-20 minutes before eating! Serve with any filling of your choice! They keep 7 days in the fridge and reheat beautifully in the toaster or microwave.

These buns are a perfect addition for a burger night, so soft , delish and fluffiness is too good. Do try these since they turned out incredible and will be loved by all.

Labels: Sourdough Discard, Burger, Buns, Breads, Bread Bakers, Yeast

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
This month’s theme is Sourdough.

Food Lust People Love: Fig Feta Serrano Ham Sourdough Focaccia 

Sneha's Recipe: Quick Sourdough Discard Burger Buns 

Karen's Kitchen Stories: Sourdough Seeded Bread with Tangzhong 

A Messy Kitchen : Hot Honey Sourdough 

A Day in the Life on the Farm: Sourdough Multi-Grain Bread

Zesty South Indian Kitchen : Sourdough Jewish Rye bread

Keto Chinese Steamed Buns#BreadBakers

If you are on Keto and longing for Chinese steamed buns ,then these are for you which are not only gluten free, but pillow-soft, delicious and will go well with any Asian food. You can also make a sandwich with whatever filling you want. 

These also freeze very well. If you want them sweet, then you can increase the sweetener in the batter. I enjoyed them as a savory sandwich and also make these to enjoy with gravy instead of rice. These do not have an egg taste or flavor. To cut that flavor, have added a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Do try these they are soo..oo.. good!

Ingredients
½ Cup Almond Flour
⅛ Teaspoon Stevia powder
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
⅛ Teaspoon Salt
4 Large Eggs
1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
Method

Mix all dry ingredients together and mix well then add the eggs and mayonnaise mix till combined.

Place a 2 tablespoons of batter in each silicone mold and steam it for 10 minutes on high flame or on a water bath in the oven 180°C for 13 minutes. 

Cool  & unmold.

Slice and  make sandwiches with the filling of your choice 

or dunk them in any gravy.
My Notes

I used an aluminum cupcake tin and they didn't stick at all. I used steel plates to make large ones, but batter did stick to the bottom. Make them in silicon mold or place a greased parchment paper before adding the batter to the steel plates.

Labels: Egg, Almond Flour, Chinese, Steamed, Asian Cuisine, Breads, Bread Bakers, Keto, Low Carb 

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page. We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.
This month’s theme is Steamed Breads.

• Bao Buns from Passion Kneaded
• Dessert Bao (Chocolate Steamed Buns) from A Messy Kitchen
• Keto Chinese Steamed Buns from Sneha's Recipe
• Paczki na Parze (Polish Steamed Donuts) from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Buns {Sheng Jian Bao) from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Steamed Cranberry Pecan Honey Bread from Food Lust People Love