SECRETS OF THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE UNRAVELLED

 SECRETS OF THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE UNRAVELLED

If you are a hard-core chocaholic, then this chocolate chip cookie recipe gives you a chance to nurture your passion for chocolates. A bite of chocolate chip cookie brings a satisfying smile on every face, no matter what the age. The crunchy outer shell of this big fat cookies contrasts with the delicate chewy inside and makes it a clear winner among all its crispy baked rivals. And what can I say about the chocolate chips? The gooey melted chocolate oozing out of the cookie is bound to make you drool and turns it into a sinful indulgence.



 Chocolate chip cookie recipe


To bake a perfect batch of rich, plump chocolate chip cookies you need to be equipped with a fool-proof recipe and certain nitty-gritty related to it; otherwise, you will end up with flat, hard cookies. To make sure that the cookies come out nice and fluffy, throw away the old baking soda lacking in rising properties and bring home a new one. Also, never replace butter with margarine in order to preserve the rich crumbly texture of a great chocolate chip cookie. Use of brown sugar makes the cookie even more enjoyable by adding a gummy caramelised feel to it. Never over-mix the dough and cool it off before spooning it on an equally cold cookie sheet. Bake them to perfection and become the creator of an amazing set of chocolate chip cookies, resembling the ones you see at bakeries. So, follow the chocolate chip cookie recipe stated below and falls head over heels in love with these crunchy delights once again.

YIELDS: 48 cookies

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp coarse sea salt
  • Method
  • Warm up your oven to 360 F.
  • Add both types of sugar to the softened butter and whisk them for at least 3 minutes or until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy.
  • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and pour it into the butter-sugar-cream, followed by a splash of the vanilla extract.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and soda together in a separate bowl and add a dash of salt to taste.
  • Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet one until they form a uniform batter, free of lumps and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon large portions of the cookie batter onto the cold cookie sheets and bake them in the oven for 10 minutes or until the surface gets a nice brownish hue.
  • Cool them for a while before peeling it off from the cookie sheet and seal them in air-tight containers.

 A PERFECT BANANA BREAD RECIPE AT LAST!

Banana bread tops the chart of homemade baked products of all time but when it comes to finding a perfect banana bread recipe, the task becomes so ridiculously difficult. The internet is overcrowded with large collection of its recipes, each boasting of their own range of ingredients and methods. Some of them might have a delicious outcome, but in most cases, you will end up with dry, bland banana bread – a complete waste of money and time!




So here I come with a tested recipe which comes with the promise of moist, sweet banana bread just the way you like. This recipe helps you make good use of the ‘on the verge of rotting’ bananas, which in turn pairs with the zesty punch of the exotic spices to create a baked wonder. You may also use firmer bananas to make the bread but the texture and flavor are far from being perfect.


Though named banana bread, this baked good is not only about the mushy fruit. Certain elements like chopped nuts, raisins or chocolate chips always makes their way into the recipe to make it taste divine. A splash of liquor doesn’t sound bad too! So, add your own creative touches to this banana bread recipe and  give a luscious twist to the classic flavors this cake-like bread.

                            banana bread recipe


MAKES: 1loaf


INGREDIENTS:


  • 3-4 over-ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup salted butter, melted
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • a dash of ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • salt to taste
  • METHOD:

  • Set the temperature of your oven to 350 F and prepare the batter for your banana bread while it heats up.
  • Blend the butter into the mashed banana pulp, followed by the mixing of beaten egg, sugar, baking soda and vanilla.
  • Spice it up by stirring in the cinnamon, cloves as well as nutmeg and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Stir in the flour into the mixture, 2 tbsp at the time, until it is entirely incorporated into the mixture to form a smooth batter with minimum lumps.
  • Pour the batter into a medium-sized pre-greased loaf pan and bake in the oven for an hour or until the fork which you have inserted in it, comes out clean.
  • Leave the bread in a wire rack for a while to cool and then carefully demould it from the pan.
  • Cut them into semi-thick slices and serve.

ROCK THE PARTY WITH AUTHENTIC GUACAMOLE RECIPE

Taste a slice of Mexico with this traditional guacamole recipe. The Latin flavours of this classic avocado dip give great company to tacos as well as tortilla chips and often double duty as a creamy stuffing within crunchy fried or baked appetizers. Serve a bowl of guacamole with your party nibble and watch the face of your guests lit up with joy!

guacamole recipe


The guacamole gets its creamy goodness from the mashed avocados while a dash of lime juice adds a hint of tangy mischief to it. And don’t miss out the tomatoes – they add to the tartness of the dish and turns it into a dip to die for! I prefer a trace of heat in my bowl of guacamole. So if your taste buds can handle some fiery spiciness like me, then simply throw in some chillies or jalapeno peppers while pulsing the ingredients in the blender and give a whole new ‘palate blowing’ makeover to the same old guacamole.


Ripe avocados are the key to perfect luscious guacamole and when they are of Hass variety, you can count upon the dip to steal the show with its awesomeness! And don’t forget to say a silent thanks to the Aztecs of Mexico for the authentic guacamole recipe – after all without them, the amazing flavours of guacamole would have remained unknown to the world.

Serves: 6


Ingredients:

  • 3 large ripe avocados
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Method:

  • Peel the avocados and do away with their seeds before scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
  • Add a swill of lime juice to the avocado pulp and season it with salt as well as a dash of pepper.
  • Mix the avocado flesh with a fork, mashing it into a smooth pulp.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients to mashed avocados and transfer it into a serving bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with a lid and leave it in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Serve guacamole with appetizers of your choice and enjoy!

BASIC PANCAKE RECIPE FROM THE SCRATCH

pancake recipe


If you often wake up to sweet cravings in the morning and can’t wait to sink your sweet tooth into something sugary and delicious whenever you get a chance, this pancake recipe is there to the rescue. Pancakes have ruled the breakfast table for ages and is the first name to pop up in your mind while planning a breakfast meal for your family. I , myself, nurture a special corner for pancakes –  I can treat myself to a pancake everyday yet never get bored of it!


If you ever wish to explore the world of pancakes, you will be smitten by the wide range of pancakes it has in store for us. Every country boast of their own version of pancakes; be it crepes from France, Pfannkuchen from the heart of German cuisine or the classic fluffy American pancakes. Each one of them are scrumptious and lip-smacking in every aspects and will delight your palate with new flavours every morning. Personally, I am in love with the light, fluffy flat cakes of pleasure! Their playful bounce, along with the mellowing softness makes me drool and I simply can’t resist to stuff my mouth with a large helpful of pancake. Pair it with some fresh fruits or just pour a splash of honey or maple syrup over it and gear up for a gorgeous and healthy breakfast. In case, sweet flavour is not your piece of cake, a pancake with crispy bacon or savoury stuffings will never disappoint you. So, welcome mornings with this pancake recipe and relish its yummy goodness to the fullest.


Yields: 8 pancakes:


Ingredients:


  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • cooking spray
  • Method:

  • Add a splash of vinegar to the bowl of milk and keep it aside for about 5 minutes or until the milk catch a hint of sourness.
  • Mix the baking powder and soda, salt and sugar to the flour, in a separate bowl.
  • Whisk the egg slightly before adding a dollop of softened butter to it and continue to beat them until the mixture becomes airy.
  • Pour the sour milk into the buttery egg mixture and whisk it further for another couple of minutes.
  • Gently fold in the egg-milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well until the batter is free of lumps.
  • Grease a skillet with cooking spray and wait until it gets heated up over moderate heat.
  • Spoon in 1/4 cup of the above mixture on the skillet and tilt it slightly to spread the batter.
  • Cook the pancake until you see the bubbles making their appearance on its surface and then turn it over to cook the other side in a similar fashion.
  • Once the pancake turn golden brown on both sides, transfer it to a serving plate.
  • Add some fresh fruits by its side or drizzle some maple syrup over it and serve.


Comments

Post a Comment