Category: Snack

Posted in Dessert, Snack

Baked Donuts with Strawberry Filling

Posted on by mariahseptantri

 

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I have been wanting to make these donuts since I saw the video on Youtube but I am not so sure if my daughter or my husband will like it since it is not chocolate dessert. Well, I made them anyway, hoping they will like them. And, surprisingly they like them.

When these donuts are fresh from the oven, they taste soft and light. The next day, donuts were slightly dense even I kept them in the tight container. The strawberry filling is optional but in my opinion, it’s giving a kick to the donuts. They won’t taste too dense if they have strawberry filling

Let’s make these donuts

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (128 grams)
  • 1/4 cup of sugar (58 grams)
  • 1 packet of  instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup of warm milk (160 ml)
  • 3 tbsp of melted unsalted butter (43 grams)
  • 2 eggs yolk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 1/2 cups of flour (192 grams)
  • 1/3 cup of strawberry jam (for filling) equals 65 grams
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing donuts)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating the donuts)

 

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl;  mix 1 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, yeast, salt. Mix them well.
  2. Add warm milk, 3tbsp melted butter, eggs yolk, and vanilla essence to dry ingredients. Whisk them until well incorporated. Cover with cling wrap (plastic wrap), let it rest for 10 minutes (room temperature) or until bubbles form on the surface
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour, mix it until the dough does not stick on the bowl. Knead for 5 minutes until the dough elastic (soft and does not stick to the bowl). Add the flour when kneading if needed. Let it rise to double size at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Turn the dough to a floured surface, dust the top of dough with flour. Roll it to 1/2 inch thick, use the round cookie cutter. Make 12-14 donuts
  5. Transfer the dough to the baking pan lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let it rise at room temperature for 45 minutes.
  6. Bake donuts at 375 degrees Fahrenheit at preheated oven until lightly golden.
  7. Brush donuts with melted butter as soon as donuts come out of the oven. Roll with granulated sugar.
  8. Use a medium knife to slit the side of donuts or use the big straw to make a hole on the side of donuts
  9. Using a pastry bag to pipe strawberry jam into the (hole) donuts

 

 

 

Posted in Cookies, Snack

Oatmeal cookies with choco chip

Posted on by mariahseptantri

 

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I was blown away how much my daughter, husband and my neighbor like this cookie. My first intention just to use up rolled oats and I was not too sure how this cookie will turn up. So far  I made 3 times in 2 weeks and I am planning to make more batches.

Since my daughter likes snacking after coming home from school, I’d prefer baking something substantial for her. This cookie can accommodate her hunger after coming home from school. Once she got home from school, washing her hands and sitting at the dining chair started nibbling the cookies.

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Here’s the recipe :

Ingredients :

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (256 grams)

  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (I substitute with mixed spice)

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

  • 3 tablespoons milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature (226 grams)

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200 grams)

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (115 grams)

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats (270 grams)

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (original recipe using dry cranberry)

Directions :

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla, milk, and eggs. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, gradually add milk mixture, and beat well. Add the flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Remove bowl from the electric mixer, and stir in the oats and chocolate chips. Place dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Shape 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball; place on one of the prepared sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing 3 inches apart. Press with the bottom of a glass to flatten the dough

  3. Bake until golden but still soft in the center, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating halfway through. Remove from oven; transfer with parchment to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

    Note: If you are using quick oats, cooking time is 14-15 minutes

     

 

 

 

 

Posted in Snack

Mini Muffin with Choco Chips

Posted on by mariahseptantri
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Muffin again ? I know ! , it seems that I am a lazy baker but sometimes I feel like baking muffin is easy solution to provide my daughter some snacks at home and school as well. I like to pack some homemade snacks for my daughter  which she likes most of them. She likes to share her snacks with her friends so I always pack extra for them. This recipe is very easy to follow and it tastes great ! I added chocolate chip and slivered almond to the muffin mix. I was using mini silicone muffin mould, make sure muffin is completely cooled off before you take out from the

Here is the recipe :

  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks = 170 gr) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml )milk
  • 3/4 cup (170 gr) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cups slivered almond (for topping), slightly roasted (optional)

Directions :

  1. Pre heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit ( 190 . 5 celcius).
  2. In small bowl, combine butter, eggs, milk and vanilla. Whisk them until well mixed. In different bowl, whisk flour, sugar,baking powder, salt. Make a well in the center.
  3. Add egg mixture to well, with rubber spatula, gently stir ingredients just until batter is moistened (do not over mix)
  4. Fold 1 1/2 cups chocolate chip into batter.
  5. Spoon the batter into muffin silicone mould, sprinkle with slivered almonds.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffin comes out clean. Loosen muffins, serve warm or at room temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Dessert, Snack

Matcha Chocolate-Avocado Truffles

Posted on by mariahseptantri

Hi there !

It’s already April, was hoping that I can post some of my cooking during my daughter’s spring break but I was busy doing activities with my daughter.

Avocado is one of my favorite fruit, I can spread them on my toast (I usually add salsa to go with). When the hunger strikes between my breakfast and lunch, I can just munch them to satisfy my hunger. I can toss them in my salad too. I came across truffles recipe on the internet that using avocado in their ingredients. My curiosity crawled and I was so eager to try it on.

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You can’t even notice that this truffle using avocado

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup roughly chopped high quality dark chocolate
  • 1/3 cup completely mashed avocado (about 1⁄2 of a large avocado)
  • 1 tsp matcha power
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar

 

Directions :

  1. Bring a small pot with water about 1 inch deep to a simmer. Add a bowl on top that is wider than your pot so that it doesn’t touch the water.
    Place in chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  2. Add melted chocolate to the food processor and blend with avocado until no avocado streaks remain.
  3. Chill the chocolate mixture for about 20-25 minutes in the fridge so that it is slightly less sticky and a little more firm, but still soft and workable.
    You don’t want to chill the dough too long because then the chocolate will firm up too much.
  4. Measure out 1 tbsp of chocolate mixture and roll between palms to form a smooth, round ball. Repeat with remaining chocolate. Place finished balls on a sheet of parchment paper.
  5. Combine matcha power and sugar in the bowl.Roll balls in matcha mixture. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge.

 

 

 

 

 

Posted in Dessert, gluten free, Indonesian Food, Snack

Lapis Singkong (Steamed layered cassava)

Posted on by mariahseptantri

 

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Pertama kali bikin kue lapis singkong ini waktu masih tinggal di Singapura, waktu itu pas belanja di pasar tradisional (kalau gak salah Fajar market) saya lihat ada yang menjual kelapa parut (segar) dan singkong. Kan jarang-jarang tuh ada yang jual singkong dan kelapa parut, gak bakal nemu deh barang-barang “antik kalau belanja di supermarket.

Saya pakai resep yang saya temukan di internet (maaf, saya lupa catat sumbernya) dan ternyata lumayan bikin ketagihan, hahahaha…. emak lagi lapar kali.

Bikin yuk ! Gampang kok, saya aja yang pemalas bisa juga jadi kue lapis ini. Biasanya saya cuma bikin setengah resep.

Bahan-bahan :

  • 1 kg singkong, kupas kulitnya dan parut
  • 1 bungkus agar-agar (tanpa warna)
  • 300 ml santan
  • 150 gr gula pasir
  • 50 gr kelapa parut atau secukupnya
  • Garam
  • Pewarna makanan (hijau dan merah) secukupnya

 

Cara Membuat :

  1. Kupas singkong, parut dan peras singkongnya
  2. Olesi loyang (ukuran 8 x 18 x 6 cm) dengan minyak
  3. Campur santan, singkong parut, gula pasir, agar-agar aduk merata
  4. Bagi adonan menjadi 3 bagian, beri pewarna merah dan hijau di masing-masing yang satu bagian biarkan tanpa pewarna makanan
  5. Tuang satu bagian adonan singkong ke loyang, kukus sampai matang (kurang lebih 25 menit)
  6. Lapisi dengan adonan ke 2 dan kukus kembali.
  7. Lanjutkan dengan adonan ke 3 dan kukus kembali
  8. Angkat dan dinginkan
  9. Kukus kelapa parut dan berikan sedikit garam
  10. Setelah dingin, potong2 sesuai selera dan gulingkan ke kelapa parut yg sudah diberi garam dan yang sudah dikukus.
  11. Sajikan hangat

 

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Hi ya guys,

If you’d like to try Indonesian delectable snack, this one is easy to make and gluten-free too ! I usually make half of the recipe. Without further ado, give it a try. You might like it

Ingredients:

  • 1 kg cassava/yucca root; you can also use frozen cassava if you like. Find this product in the asian supermarket or Filipino stores. I found this at Ranch Supermarket. I can find yucca root/cassava at Ralph’s close where I live. Peel the skin and grate it
  • 1 packet of agar-agar , no color (7gr)
  • 300 ml coconut milk
  • 150 gr sugar
  • 50 gr grated coconut ; you also can find this at Filipino stores or Ranch Market
  • Pinch of salt
  • Food Coloring (green and red)

 

Directions:

  1. Peel the skin of the yucca root/cassava, squeeze the liquid from the cassava.
  2. Grease the baking pan with oil
  3. Combine coconut milk, grated cassava, agar-agar, sugar in medium bowl. Stir well with rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  4. Divide the cassava mixture into 3 bowls; put food coloring into each bowls.
  5. Pour one mixture into baking pan and steam until it cooks (approx 25 minutes)
  6. Take out from the steaming pan and pour the second layer ; steam for another 25 minutes
  7. Finish the last layer and steam for 25 minutes, when it’s done let it cool
  8. Steam grated coconut with dash of salt for 15 minutes
  9. When it’s completely cool, cut into square or any shape you like
  10. Roll in the steamed grated coconut and serve warm

 

 

 

Posted in Snack

Chocolate – Caramel Oatmeal bars

Posted on by mariahseptantri

Preparing snack for my daughter can be daunting sometimes, I need to have few options of snack so she won’t get bored. Sometimes it’s only fruits and sometimes fruits and cookies.

I really care what we eat, when I decided to make most of meals that’s because I want to know what ingredients  I put in my meals. Some of the meals take time to cook but I am happy because I can make sure all the ingredients are safe. One time I came across recipe of snack bar. In my head, I always think that making snack bar is difficult but not until I scheme this one. It’s simple and does not require a lot of preparation.So I told to myself, why not try baking them.

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I modified a bit from the original recipe, feel free to copy the recipe. I modified due to reducing sugar intake for my family. Here’s the recipe that I used ;

Ingredients :

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 10 ounces (2 1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tbsp store-bought caramel sauce

 

Directions :

1.Preheat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit, Line the 9 by 13 in baking sheet with aluminium slightly overhanging.

2. Stir together oats,flour, baking soda, salt and brown sugar until blended. Blend in butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal; press half of the mixture onto bottom of the pan. Bake for 20 minutes until it starts to color around the edges. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the wire rack

3. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and caramel sauce over the baked oatmeal. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture. Bake until golden pale for 20 – 25 minutes. Allow to completely cool and cut into square.

 

Taste so good right after I took out from the oven since I can’t wait to try. My husband loves it when it’s still warm and I had to stop him from eating too much as I want to reserve for my daughter’s snack.

 

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Posted in Indonesian Food, Snack

Steamed cassava with coconut milk (Thai dessert)

Posted on by mariahseptantri

 

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When I was still living in Singapore, I used to get this dessert from hawker place. There is a stall in Bukit Timah Market and Food Center selling this dessert. The combination between the steamed cassava and the coconut milk has the right balance. I love it.

Since we moved to USA , whenever I crave for this snack I have to make my own. So far I have not found this snack in Thai restaurant that I have been to. It’s not hard to make this but it was convenient for me just to buy it from hawker place ( I know I sounded like spoiled kid)

 

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Now, just looking at this picture made me want to eat this right away. Okay, let’s start cooking. You can get fresh cassava from Asian supermarket in USA, in USA cassava is called Yucca. The supermarket (RALPH’S) close where I live has ASIAN goods’ section so I just got them from there. Choose the ones that are not squishy when you check the skin.

Ingredients :

  • 800 gr cassava/yucca/tapioca, peel the skin. Cut about 5 cm long each and cut into half. Cut off the hard part in the middle
  • 1 liter water
  • pinch of salt
  • 200 gr sugar

 

Coconut Milk Sauce

  • 500 ml coconut milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

 

Directions:

1. Rinse off the cassava, set aside.

2. Boil water in the medium saucepan, add the cassava. When the cassava has softened but still firm and change to translucent add the sugar and salt. Let the water reduce almost 80%, cassava should look very translucent and very tender. Turn off the heat.

3.Making sauce : Pour the coconut milk in the saucepan, add the salt. Dissolve the cornstarch with little water or coconut milk  then add to the coconut milk mixture.

4. Using small heat, boil the coconut mixture until the it gets thicken. Keep stirring for another 2 minutes and turn off the heat. Keep stirring until the steam comes off.

5. Place some cassava into bowl/serving glass pour the coconut milk sauce on top of it. Can be served cold too.

 

 

 

Posted in Indonesian Food, Snack

Bolang Baling (Indonesian Style of Fried Bread)

Posted on by mariahseptantri

I remember when I was very young, I liked to eat this snack.  The older I grow up, the harder to get this snack. Not many people sell this snack anymore.

The outer of this snack is crispy and it tastes delicately sweet, can be eaten with or without powdered sugar. Almost similar to beignets.

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The recipe is quite simple to follow,  I was multi-tasking by doing house chores since the dough needs to be proofing. It’s quite taking time to make this but it’s worth it. I enjoyed having this fried/fritter with a cup of chai masala. Ohhh… perfect match !

Ingredients

  • 250 gr plain flour
  • 100 gr granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 45 ml water
  • Cooking Oil for frying

 

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix 200 gr plain flour, baking soda, yeast and salt.
  2. Add water then mix well until the dough is elastic by adding the remained of flour; little by little.
  3. Cover with dampened cloth, rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Knead the dough, add more flour if necessary. Rest for another 3 hours. Cover with cling plastic wrap.
  5. Divide the dough into 16 balls. Place on the floured plate. Flatten with your palm. Sprinkle with sugar.Press it lightly. Alternatively; roll the the in the sugar then flatten with your palm.Cover with dampened cloth for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat the oil in the pan in medium heat, fry the dough until it’s golden brown.
  7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if you like.

 

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