Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Friday 14 August 2020

Pull apart Garlic Bread

This bread is tasty and looks amazing.. really easy to make.. it’s basic bread recipe filled with garlic parsley butter.


Ingredients 


For the bread


3cups bread flour

1 cup milk

1 egg

1 packet instant yeast

1/2tsp sugar

1/2tsp salt

2 tbsp melted butter

Olive oil

Warm Water if needed for kneading 


For the filling


4-5 tbsp butter

6-8 garlic pods chopped finely

Freshly chopped parsley




Method:


  1. Mix all the bread ingredients and knead into a soft dough.. the dough will get sticky, but rub olive oil on your palms and knead well.
  2. Cover the bread dough and store in dark place for 30-40mins.
  3. Whilst the dough is resting , prepare the filling. In a pan add some olive oil and the butter.. olive oil helps prevent the butter from burning.
  4. Add the chopped garlic and let it cook. Be careful not the burn the garlic.
  5. When garlic is sautéed well add the parsley and leave to cool. 
  6. The dough should be well risen, punch the air out and knead again.
  7. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Dust the rolling surface with flour. Roll each piece into 6 circles. 
  8. In an oven tray, line with baking paper and place the first circle.
  9. Spread the filling and add the next dough circle. Repeat until all 4 are layered. 
  10. Place a circular shaped cutter or glass in the centre of the circle and using a knife cut through the layers of the dough into 6 equal parts.
  11. Now cut each part into half so you should have 12 segments.
  12. Take each segment and twist them twice away from each other. Ensure you join the ends and shape accordingly. Repeat for all the segments.
  13. Brush the rest of the filling on the top. Cover and leave for 20 more mins.
  14. Preheat the oven to 240deg. Place the bread reduce to 200deg and cook for 15 mins. Please check as depending on the thickness might need to be cooked more.
  15. Once cooked, cover with a cloth for atleast 10-15 mins, before serving.
  16. Enjoy! 


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