Baking with Love

There is no gift better than the thing you personally craft for your special someone. Cards, scrapbooks, portraits, bracelets and shirts are just some of the most popular items that can be personalized. The word “personalization” can actually be defined as the practice of exerting an effort to churn out a present for someone whom you want to feel extra special and unique. This simple act makes gift-giving sweeter and more appealing to both the giver and the receiver.

Try forgetting the boring memorabilia for a while, and consider offering your darling with yummy treats that you especially baked just for him or her. Remember that sweets, aside from flowers, never fail to serve as a charmer.

Bake with your love one in mind and take some cues from Executive Chef Rudolf Ranada of MOST Institute Culinary School. Here are some tips on baking brownies, that will sure bring you closer to your girl’s heart

1. Be very patient. (especially when you are not that much into pastry)


2. Follow the recipe. You will produce lesser quality if you don’t do so. If the recipe says one cup of sugar, you have to put one cup of sugar. Making “tantsa” simply wouldn’t work because there is no discipline in it. When you become a professional chef, that’s the time you make your own recipe.


3. Taste it. Good chefs are known to be good eaters. If you are too conscious with your abs, the kitchen is not the place for you. You have to taste whatever it is that you’re cooking or baking.
   
4. Underbake it. Brownies are the easiest to bake because they are basically melted chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, nuts and flour. To prevent brownies from becoming too dry, underbake it. If the recipe calls for 30 minutes in 3500F, take it out from the oven after 25 minutes or five minutes earlier. This will make brownies gooey in the inside. When you cut the brownies, you will have a fudge layer in the middle portion. You may also start baking the classic recipes of apple pies and chocolate cakes.


5. Research and experiment. Instead of using almonds, try hazel or macadamia nuts if your budget is not tight. Add a little twist to your brownies. Cut a small piece, put it in a plate and microwave. Get a scoop of ice cream and add it on top. Now, share a plate of this divine dessert with your dearest! Myka Santiago

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