Baking has always been a pretty big part of my life but whereas I was always more interested in muffins and cakes and desserts, this past year I hopped onto the bandwagon with everyone else and got really into baking bread. The first couple of forays into the mysteries of kneading and proofing were pretty…
Author: shy.baker
One Bite Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
With the winter months finally upon us, there’s no better way to battle the dark and cold than to curl up on the couch with a good book and a cup of smooth, dark and velvety hot chocolate. This recipe captures that nostalgic feeling in a single delicious bite, with an added dash of peppermint…
Hong Kong Bakery Tuna Buns
Growing up, Hong Kong style bakery goods were pretty much a staple in our household. Every trip with my mom to the nearby Chinese supermarket elicited a string of hunger complaints that were really just thinly veiled attempts to pick up a snack at the attached bakery. Most of the time I was limited to…