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Jija Bread Rolls (Nigerian Pull Apart Bread) Bread roll is also one of the popular breads in Nigeria. In Lagos state and some parts of Nigeria, the pull-apart rolls are known as'' Ji-ja bread'' . I remember the first time I saw this bread at my dad's bakery. As a kid I was fascinated by their pull apart shape and in no time, it replaced the usual Sandwich loaf , 'cos everyone just loved them. So if you've ever wondered how these lovelies are made, here's how to make the Nigerian pull-apart bread rolls ( Ji-ja bread), just as it is done in the bakeries, Continue reading »

Nigerian Salad Sandwich as the name implies, is a rich club sandwich made up of most of the ingredients you would find in an average Nigerian salad . I usually prepare mine with left over salad ingredients and it's always a hit at family gatherings. But don't wait until you have salad leftovers, before you try out this yummy club sandwich. See how to prepare this delicious sandwich below. Nigerian Salad Sandwich ********************* Ingredients Continue reading »

Homemade Bread Crumbs Breadcrumbs are quite easy to make. All you need is BREAD. As a bakers' child, breadcrumb was always present in our home. After each day's production at the bakery, some of the bread might come out shapeless due to handling and can't be sold out, so it is usually shared among the bakery staff or reserved for making bread crumbs. Continue reading »

    Scalded flour (Poolish) is a natural dough improver used by the  Scandinavian to boost the texture and taste of their breads.  It  terms of functions, it is similar to Tanzhong but the difference is in the way both dough conditioners are prepared.     For the Scalded flour you'll need: - 100 gr Bread Flour/Plain flour - 100 ml boiling hot water Steps 1. Pour all the boiling hot water into a bowl containing the 100gr bread flour. 2. Stir the mixture quickly until well combined, then cover with a lid or cling film and leave to cool to room temperature (this takes about 1 hour depending on the weather)  When the the batter cools , use as desired. Cooled scalded flour ready to use Don't worry if the dough looks rough, after 1 hour the flour would have absorbed all the water and look smoother. Tip : the scalded flour is usually left for 12 hours before use, but I followed Cornercafe's tip and always get a good result if I use it after 1 hou...

  Tangzhong is a  natural dough conditioner , also known as the Japanese 65ºC Water roux starter.    It is a starter that has been used for ages by the Asians to achieve a soft, stretchy and fluffy bread dough. It also serves as a natural preservative and keeps the bread fresh for up to 4 days. ++see how we used if for this pull apart bread++ To prepare this starter, You'll need  - 250ml Water or whole milk   - 50gr Bread flour Steps 1. In a saucepan or small pot, mix flour and water/milk together until smooth. 2. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or a hand whisk to prevent burning.  After some seconds, you will begin to see lots of small bubbles forming on the top of the roux.                      3. Keep on stirring and when the bubbles dissappear, you will begin to see streaks in the mixture with very stir you make with your spat...

Flour Tortilla is one of the best flat breads ever. It is so easy to prepare and takes no time .  I make Flour Tortilla and Pita Bread, to use as a shawarma wrap and just love it. Here's my pita bread recipe   Flour Tortilla is usually made with baking powder, but I'll show you how to also prepare this flat bread with yeast. For the Homemade Shawarma Bread( Flour Tortilla  with baking powder) You'll need: * 480 Grams(about 3 cups) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour * 70 Grams(Half cup) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour(for dusting& Kneading) * 1 cup Warm Water(tepid water)Or warm milk * 1 tablespoon baking powder * 3/4 teaspoon Salt * 2 teaspoon melted butter/Olive oil/lard(optional) (1 teaspoon is for oiling the bowl)   You can add a little sugar if you like sweet bread :)   Preparation * In a large bowl,Mix the flour , baking powder and salt together; add a teaspoon of oil/melted butter( if you're using an y).    Mix together and add more water as you...

Shawarma bread (Pita Bread) is so easy to make. All you need are 3 or 4( if you add oil) basic ingredients, that I bet you already have in your kitchen. I love making food from scratch and love it more when the process is easy and takes little or no time. You don't have to be a cook, to  make this bread;even if you haven't baked bread before, you won't have any problems making this flat bread . I'll show you how Shawarma bread is made on a pan ( stove top ) and in an oven. Both methods are great, but with the pan, you get the distinctive brown spots of pita bread , while in an oven you don't get as much( except you are using an oven stone ).    This is how I used mine for Chicken Shawarma ( Looks good, right?). If you want a VERY flat bread, then do check out this Flour Tortilla Wrap Recipe here .   For the Homemade Shawarma Bread(pita bread) You'll need: * 320 Grams(2cups) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour * 70 Grams(Half cup) Plain flour/ Whole Wheat flour(for ...