Palmier

This is the first post since the last time I have blogged! It has been two months since I have last blogged (reminded by my big sister though >.<). Forgive me for being kinda busy the month of November. Finally, I am able to sit down and take out all the photos of my baking projects that I have not yet posted. So here it comes, bear with me! =P

This is a palmier dessert that I have made back in November. (I usually bake when I am stress, so you will know how stress I have been with the numbers of blog posts.) It is a very satisfying dessert/treats because of it's crunchiness and sweetness. I love puff pastry, and this is definitely one of my favorite dessert. There is a local bakery shop that I will go who sells very yummy freshly baked palmier called "La Galette". So, no harm in making your own palmier I guess.

I use store-bought puff pastry sheets though to save time, since the texture is the same. I recommend Pepperidge Farm brand puff pastry sheets that is at your frozen aisle. Just thaw your puff pastry sheets before unrolling, and then place some flour below and above the puff pastry sheets to avoid sticking. Beat two eggs and brush on one side of the sheet. Sprinkle lots of sugar, as much as you like. Fold in two ways till they meet in the middle. Pinch the sides to seal them. Cut into 1-inch size. Lie on parchment paper. Brush with egg mixture. Bake in preheated oven at 450F for 6-10 minutes till golden brown. Cool completely before enjoy them with a cup of Milo (I don't drink coffee >.<).

Happy baking =)

Danish Puff Pastry

I realized that I did not post this photo. This is a Danish Puff Pastry which is super crunchy and great in texture and flavor! Crunchy foods are always my favorite, because I like to bite into foods that have the sounds of "kacha-kacha-kacha". LOL. This recipe is super easy to make. 

Danish Puff Pastry

Ingredients:

(I used store-bought made puff pastry dough, Pepperidge farm brand)

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

Tools needed:

Baking pan lined with parchment paper

Steps:

1. Roll out the dough and brush with egg wash, then sprinkle sugar on top of the dough. Cut into desired shape, and twist it. I did not make it too pretty since the dough was cut too short and thick by me (mistake >.<).

2. Bake in oven at 400 F for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. If you desire a more crunchy texture even in the inside of the pastry, bake for another 10 minutes. Cool completely and store in airtight container.

Easy, right? I love this easy, yet sugary puff pastry. Who does not love puff pastry. If you make puff pastry from scratch, it is very time consuming, and the texture will come out the same eventually. I made that before and the texture is the same. I guess the brand that I bought, Pepperidge Farm is so far the best.

Enjoy =)

Egg Tart

Very ugly egg tart... but yummy.. The first 3 photos are the original/traditional egg tarts with the flour texture tart... The 4th photo is adapted from Nasi Lemak Lover's puff pastry egg tart. Very yummy as well..I boyfriend prefer the puff pastry one because it has more layer texture and crunchy and buttery and fatty...LOL...And, it is very easy to make. The puff pastry can be bough in store ready made, frozen one... Just thaw it and cut to desired square shape... The filling is sugar, eggs, water, milk and vinegar... Super easy...