Biscotti

Hi again,

Like I've mentioned in my previous post, I love baking and have been baking nonstop for a few weeks. I really do enjoy making and baking my own treats, food, etc., because I know what ingredients goes into the food without adding extra preservatives. It's much more healthier, although some of these baked goods are too sweet for my teeth.

On occasion I enjoy nibbling on biscotti, especially a chocolate biscotti. They're a bit too hard to bite into, so that is why I limit myself from eating them. Biscotti is an Italian cookie that is more denser than a regular cookie. You can add any type of ingredients that your heart desires. A few days ago I made three types of biscotti, chocolate with hazelnuts, almonds, and almonds with cranberries. The almonds and almonds with cranberries turned out a little bit smaller than the chocolate and hazelnuts, because I divided that batch into four rather than two, if that makes any sense. All three biscotti were so delicious which I will sharing them with the family in NY.

Sorry, the recipe won't be posted unless requested. Happy eating! Chao!

Almonds with Cranberry (left) and Almonds (right) Biscotti

Chocolate with Hazelnuts

White Bread

Hi again,

Over these past few weeks I've been taking advantage of using my new Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Loving it! Oh the joy of baking home goodies. Also, I've been baking nonstop, especially baking a variety of bread. Today I am blogging about white bread. I love eating white bread, although whole wheat is healthier for you. Instead of wasting money on bread that will expire in a few days or a week, I decided to bake white bread for fun and to save me a little bit of money. I was really impressed with the overall result and the process of making and baking the bread. I used the bread in many ways, especially making grilled cheese sandwiches and eating it with tomato soup. Yum-o!

Recipe makes two loafs. Sorry, no recipe will be posted unless requested.

Enjoy and happy baking!

Whole Wheat Rolls

Hi again,

Recently I've been on a bread making phase and have made a few different varieties of bread. Yesterday afternoon after work, I decided to make some whole wheat rolls just because. Mind you it was my first time making and baking these and I was very pleased with the outcome. Making the rolls was an easy process and it didn't take long to rest nor bake. In addition, simple ingredients that may be found in  your kitchen pantry are used.

These made about 16 rolls, so I gave some to my friends to try out. Plus, I didn't want to have a kitchen full of bread, lol. Check out my pictures below to see some of the process of making and baking the whole wheat rolls. Happy eating!

Whole wheat rolls.

Mixing all the ingredients.

Resting stage. (The dough hook was on, so I had to cover it this way)

Rolling, smoothing, and tucking the roll.

Proofing stage in the oven for 20 minutes.

Almost double the size after proofing.

Finish baking at 373 F. degrees for 22 minutes.

Et voila! Fresh rolls out of the oven. Topped all buttered up.

The extra rolls.

* Interested in baking this? You can comment or message me for the recipe. Thanks.

For The Love Of: Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer

Hi again!

I recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary with the hubby and the type of gift for this anniversary is tin or aluminum. I had my eye on a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer for many years, but didn't want to splurge on it as of yet. I've been using other stand mixers, such as Sunbeam and some other no name brands; however, they all don't suffice to my liking and usage. I LOVE BAKING and was excited that my hubby bought me a Kitchen Aid stand mixer. I was able to choose which model that would best fit me, which was the Artisan model in the color Boysenberry, as this model comes with a variety of useful gadgets and offered a plethora of colors. I like any purples, plums, berry, or burgundy colors. I have already used this stand mixer and I must say it has made baking quite easy. Happy baking!

• 325 watt stand mixer
• 5 quart stainless steel bowl with comfort handle
• Pouring shield
• Tilt-back mixer head design that provides easy access to bowl and beaters
• Dough hook
• Flat beater
• Wire whip

I love receiving any type of discounts, which makes shopping much more fun! We received free shipping, since the stand mixer was over $99 and also a mail-in rebate for $30 that ends on September 30th, I believe. If you're interested in purchasing this, don't hesitate to take advantage of the great discounts available on the Kitchen Aid website! Happy shopping!