Ensaymadas (Filipino Sweet Roll)

Ensaymada Recipe Sweet Filipino bread ½ cup milk⅙ cup sugar¼ cup shortening -softened to room temperature1⅛ tsp active dry yeast (proofed in 1/8 cup warm water ( See Note 1 for alternative))1¾ cup flour1½ egg yolks (or 1½ TBSP egg yolk)⅛ tablespoon salt⅛ cup butter...

Hot Cross Buns

TRADITIONAL HOT CROSS BUNS prep time 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES cook time 20 MINUTES total time 2 HOURS 1 cup 236 ml milk2 teaspoons instant dried yeast4 tablespoons sugar4 cups + 2 tablespoons (525 grams all-purpose flour)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon...

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing

Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners’ sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large...

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder

Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder 4 cups about 1 lb. powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)5-6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powder Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks. Beat for about 7-10 minutes at low speed with a...

Garlic Grilled Shrimp

Garlic Grilled Shrimp 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveinedMarinade4 cloves garlic minced⅓ cup olive oil2 tablespoons chopped parsley1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped2 teaspoons lemon juice1 tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperGarlic Butter1 clove...