"Homemade Churros"

 

• Ingredients:
• Water  --  1 cup
• Butter  --  2 tablespoons
• Sugar  --  1 tablespoon
• Salt  --  Pinch
• Flour  --  1 cup
• Vanilla Extract  --  1 tablespoon
• Oil  --  for frying
• For coating:-
• Sugar  --  1/2 cup
• Cinnamon powder  --  1 tablespoon

• Instructions:
• In a saucepan, add water, butter, sugar and salt.
• Heat on medium flame until the butter melts and the mixture starts to simmer.
• Add flour all at once and stir quickly until a thick dough forms
• Remove from heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix well until the dough becomes smooth and pipeable.
• Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
• Heat oil in a deep pan to about 175 - 180 degrees Celsius.
• Pipe the dough directly into the hot oil and cut with scissors to form churro strips.
• Fry for about 3 - 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Roll the hot churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Serve warm with chocolate sauce.

• Note and Tips:
• Use medium heat throughout the cooking process to prevent burning.
• The mixture should have a smooth, even consistency.
• Cook for about 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid over frying to prevent burning.
• Mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Roll the hot churros gently in the mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.

"Cream Cheese Spinach Puffs"

 

• Ingredients:
• Puff Pastry Sheet  --  1-2
• Baby Spinach  --  200 grams
• Garlic Cloves  --  2-4
• Olive Oil  --  1 tablespoon
• Cream Cheese  --  250 grams
• Egg  --  1
• Mozzarella Cheese  --  1/2 cup
• Salt  --  Pinch
• Egg Yolk  --  1
• Black Pepper  --  Pinch

• Instructions:
• Preheat the oven to 400-degree Fahrenheit (200 degree Celsius) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Sauté the minced garlic for about 2 minutes until soft.
• Add the baby spinach to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until wilted.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Cut the puff pastry sheet into 6-12 squares, depending on the desired size, and place them on the baking tray.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and one beaten egg.
• Season with salt and pepper, then mix thoroughly.
• Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the pastry squares.
• Fold two opposite edges of each square, pressing them tightly together.
• Brush the tops of the spinach puffs with egg yolk.
• Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the puffs are golden brown.

• Note and Tips:
• Preheat the oven to the recommended temperature without overheating.
• The garlic should be minced finely before use.
• Ensure the squares are cut evenly and maintained in a uniform shape and size.
• Do not over bake.