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Wednesday 22 July 2015

Scones :



             
Ingredients -

Flour (maida) - 3 cups
Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
Butter - 100 g
Baking powder - 4 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Egg - 1
Milk - 3/4 cup






Method -

1. Sieve the flour and baking powder in a big bowl, add the salt
    and sugar in it, cut the butter in cubes and add it to the bowl,
    mix it slowly with an electric mixer.
2. Combine the milk and egg in a small bowl, mix it and stir it 
     into the flour mixture until nicely combined.
3. Take it out on a floured surface and knead it slightly, take
    care not to overdo it.
4. Roll the dough into a 1/2 inch thick round disc, like a 
    medium pizza round.
5. Cut it into 8 wedges.
6. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees for 15 minutes, Line a 
    baking sheet with a foil paper or a parchment paper.
7. Arrange the wedges on the lined baking sheets, bake it on
    the middle rack for 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Take it out and let it rest for 10 minutes, serve it hot with 
     jam and butter and enjoy the tasty scones with breakfast.





Friday 17 July 2015

Hot Cocoa topped with roasted Marshmallows




The perfect drink for all seasons and all reasons. Whether you are tired, have a cold or wanting to have something soothing, hot cocoa will come to the rescue. Its delectable mocha taste and the creaminess of roasted marshmallows will have you craving for more. 




Ingredients - (makes 1 cup, increase the amount according to serving )
1. Cocoa Powder - 1 tablespoon
2. Cooking chocolate - broken 1 tbsp
2. Milk - 1 large cup
3. Sugar - 1 tsp or according to taste
4. Coffee - 1 teaspoon
5. Marshmallows - for topping.
6. Chocolate sauce - for drizzling.

Method-
1. Take milk in a pan and set it on medium heat.
2 Add cocoa powder, coffee, sugar and broken chocolate.
3. Stir properly and let it boil. Meanwhile 
    take the marshmallows and put it in an 
    oven (for 2 minutes at 200 deg C) or a microwave 
   (for 15 sec) till it softens. Do not burn it.
4. Pour the hot chocolate in a cup. 
5. Decorate the marshmallows on top taking 
    care that it doesn't sink in the liquid.
6. Drizzle chocolate sauce on top. Viola! Sit 
    back and enjoy the drink with your favorite 
    cookies or cupcakes!