Scones Recipe | How To Make Perfect English Scones At Home

Scones Recipe

Ingredients :

• maida/all purpose flour -2 cups(250g)
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• cold butter - 1/4 cup (50g)
• sugar - 3 tbs (45g)
• milk - 140ml

 Method :

• sift the dry ingredients (flour,baking powder and salt) into a mixing bowl
• add in the butter ( cubed into small size)
• lightly rub the butter into the flour with fingers; do not over rub 
• when the mix looks like fine crumb add in the sugar and mix gently
• add in most of the milk and stir in gently
• as the mix comes together you can decide if you need the remaining milk
• do not over work the dough
• when the mixture come together into a soft non sticky dough place it into a lightly floured surface
• gently knead 2 - 3 times to get a ball
• roll out into 1 inch thickness
• dip a 2 inch cutter into some flour and then cut out the scones
• gently gather the dough dough and cut the remaining scones
• arrange them on a tray lined with parchment paper
• brush the top with beaten egg
• bake in a preheated oven at 200 degree Celsius for 25 - 28 minutes or until golden
• when they are cool enough to handle serve them with jam, whipped cream and coffee

Easy Beignets Recipe Without Yeast | How To Make Beignets At Home Without Yeast

Easy Beignet Recipe

 Beignet is a deep fried dessert sprinkled with powdered sugar.

 Ingredients :

• all purpose flour /maida - 2 cups (250g)
• buttermilk - 1/2 cup
• egg- 1 lightly beaten
• sugar - 1/3 cup
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• cinnamon powder - 1/2 tsp
• vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp

  Method

•  in a bowl mix together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon powder
• in a separate bowl combine buttermilk, egg and vanilla essence
• add in flour mixture into wet mixture little by little
• transfer this dough onto a floured surface and roll to 1/4 inch thick
• cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
• deep fry them until golden brown
• drain onto paper towel
• dust with powdered sugar and serve

Pasta in Red Sauce | Red Sauce Pasta Recipe | How To Make Pasta in Red Sauce

Pasta in Red Sauce

 Ingredients :

• pasta (any) - 1 cup
• tomatoes - 3 medium
• garlic - 3 - 4 cloves finely chopped
• chilly flakes - 1 tsp
• tomato sauce - 1 tbs
• oregano - 1 tsp
• pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• sugar a pinch
• butter - 1 tbs
• salt and oil as needed

 Method

  step 1 : cooking of pasta

• boil 4 cups of water in a vessel
• when it comes to boil add the pasta along with 1 tsp salt
• cook it for about 10 - 15 minutes
• when it is done drain and keep aside

  step 2 : preparing red sauce

• boil 3 cups of water in a vessel
• make cross mark on tomatoes and put them in the boiling water
• cook for 4 minutes
• remove from water and allow them to cool down
• remove skin of tomatoes and put them in a mixer jar
• grind them into a puree and keep aside
• heat up 2 tsp of oil in a pan
• saute garlic and chilly flakes until aromatic
• now add in the tomato puree and cook on medium flame until reduced to half
• add in enough salt, tomato sauce, oregano, pepper powder, sugar and butter.
• combine well
• now add in the cooked pasta and stir until well combined
• red sauce pasta is ready to serve
• serve hot
• sprinkle some cheese on top while serving (optional) 

Cheese Garlic Bread Recipe | How To Make Cheesy Garlic Bread At Home | Garlic Bread Recipe Easy

Wheat Cheesy Garlic Bread

 Ingredients :

  for the dough

• wheat flour - 1 cup
• plain flour - 1/2 cup
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• finely chopped garlic - 1 tsp
• oregano - 1 tsp
• active dry yeast - 1/2 tsp
• sugar - 1 tsp
• oil - 1 tbs

  for stuffing

• soft butter - 2 tbs
• finely chopped garlic - 2 tbs
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• chilly flakes - 1 tsp
• oregano - 1 tsp
• mozzarella cheese - 3 tbs
• cheddar cheese - 3 tbs

 Method

  step 1 : prepare dough

   a) activating yeast

• into 1/2 cup of warm water add in yeast and sugar
• mix well and keep aside until frothy
• it may take around 10 - 12 minutes

   b) making dough

• into a mixing bowl add in all the ingredients listed under for the dough
• mix well and make a sticky dough
• you may need to add 2 - 3 tbs of warm water to get a sticky dough
• knead the dough for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth 
• apply a few oil on the dough 

   c) proofing

• cover with a cling wrap and keep in a warm place until the dough is double in size
• it may take around 2 hours
• when it is ready, punch the air out
• allow the dough to rest for another 10 minutes

  d) prepare stuffing

• mix together butter, garlic, chilly flakes and salt
• set aside the cheese

   e) shaping

• place the dough onto a lightly floured surface
• roll out this into a circle of approx. 1/2" thickness
• brush the butter - garlic mixture evenly
• add in the cheese
• fold it from one end to form a semi circle
• transfer into a baking tray
• brush butter generously all over
• sprinkle chilly flakes and oregano
• make marks all over without cutting them fully

 step 2 : baking

• bake in a preheated oven at 200 degree Celsius for 20 - 25 minutes
• and finally delicious homemade cheesy garlic bread is ready
• cut them into sticks and serve