Kawaii Sweet Treats

Shriley Wong

Description

Award-winning cookbook author and food blogger Shirley Wong, better known as Little Miss Bento, returns with even more kawaii creations in her third cookbook Kawaii Sweet Treats. Featuring more than 30 recipes from cookies and snacks to cakes, tarts and pudding, with many utilizing aromatic tea flavours such as matcha, houjicha and earl grey, this collection of unique and flavourful treats promises endless hours of baking fun! Find new ideas for your next tea party, birthday celebration and gathering with Kawaii Sweet Treats.

Sujets

• Desserts
• Cakes
• Cake
• Cooking
• Cake (gâteau)

Informations

• Publié par: Marshall Cavendish International
• Date de parution: 18 octobre 2016
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9789814771658
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 13 Mo

Extrait

Kawaii
Sweet
Treats
LITTLE MISS BENTO
SHIRLEY WONG
The publisher wishes to thank ITO EN, LTD for supporting this book and supplying the matcha products used.
Editor: Melissa Tham Designer: Bernard Go Kwang Meng Photographer: Calvin Tan
Copyright 2016 Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited
Published by Marshall Cavendish Cuisine An imprint of Marshall Cavendish International
All rights reserved
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Request for permission should be addressed to the Publisher, Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited, 1 New Industrial Road, Singapore 536196. Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail] Online bookstore: http://www.marshallcavendish.com/genref
Limits of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The Author and Publisher of this book have used their best efforts in preparing this book. The Publisher makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this book and is not responsible for the outcome of any recipe in this book. While the Publisher has reviewed each recipe carefully, the reader may not always achieve the results desired due to variations in ingredients, cooking temperatures and individual cooking abilities. The Publisher shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damages.
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National Library Board, Singapore Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
Name(s): Wong, Shirley. | Tan, Calvin, photographer. Title: Kawaii sweet treats / Little Miss Bento, Shirley Wong ; photographer, Calvin Tan. Other titles: Sweet treats Description: Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Cuisine, [2016] Identifier(s): OCN 954105936 | ISBN 978-981-47-2184-4 (paperback) eISBN 978-981-47-7165-8 Subject(s): LCSH: Desserts--Japan. | Cookies--Japan. | Cake--Japan. | Cooking, Japanese. | Cookbooks. Classification: DDC 641.860952--dc23
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Dedication
I would like to dedicate this book to my father, whom I believe I inherited my sweet tooth from. His constant support has motivated me to continue to pursue my passion and love for cooking.
Acknowledgements
Frankly, some one and a half years ago, I would not have dreamt that I would be writing this page for my 3rd cookbook.
The unwavering support from my family and closest friends continues to be my strong pillar, and for that I am truly grateful.
Once again, a big thank you to the team at Marshall Cavendish, for their patience and guidance, and our awesome photographer, Calvin Tan for making sure my creations look great in the visuals.
I would like to express my utmost gratitude and appreciation to my readers who have supported me and been with me throughout this culinary journey.
And yes, that I heard you, your requests for the recipes of my cute bakes and sweet treats. The long hours of putting together this cookbook have been worthwhile with all your support. Have fun in the kitchen!
Contents
Introduction Basic Tools Ingredients Understanding Tea and its benefits What is Matcha Basic Techniques Pudding Jellies
Dango Bears Bunny Pudding Sesame Matcha Pudding Sakura Water Mochi Beer Jelly Mixed Fruits Jelly Cake
Cookies
Button Cookies Teabag Cookies Coffee Bean Cookies Doughnut Cookies Kiwi Cookies
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Snacks
Matcha Popsicles Bunny Momoyama Wagashi Teddy Momoyama Wagashi Matcha Madeleine Lemon Tea Cakes Cute Bear Doughnuts Bumblebee Doughnuts Watermelon Doughnuts Matcha Twist
Bao
Panda Bao Cat Paw Bao Chick Pull-apart Bao Mushroom Bao Rose Bao
Cakes Treats
Mount Fuji Cake Oreo Matcha Cake Fruit Pastry Bowl Matcha Pocky Shortcake Earl Grey Fruit Tart Yoghurt Watermelon Tart Matcha Cheese Tart Christmas Mont Blanc
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Introduction
Being a tea lover and a fan of Japanese cuisines, it is not surprising that I often found ways to incorporate matcha and other tea flavours into my recipes.
I love how the unami flavours of tea make it versatile and suitable in a variety of recipes for baking and cooking.
Very often, the use of tea also means that there isn t a strong need for food colourings as we can simply let the natural colours of the tea show in the final creation.
In the recipes shared in this cookbook, I covered a wide variety of kawaii treats to fulfill your sweet tooth.
And yes, I promise that they not only taste delicious but are also visually appealing as well.
Shirley Wong Little Miss Bento

Basic Tools
In this section, I would like to introduce some of the basic and common tools used in this cookbook
01 Baking Tins/Moulds
A variety of baking tins and moulds in a wide variety of shapes and designs are available on the market.
02 Baking Trays
Basic baking trays are essential for baking. There are also a variety of baking trays that come with a variety of shapes and moulds, including those used for madelines and cakes.
03 Cookie Cutters
Cookie cutters are perfect for creating identical shapes of dough in large quantity, and often add that cute factor by providing certain shapes and designs.
04 Cooking String
Food-grade cotton strings can be safely used for decoration or cooking without imparting any flavour or residue in your food.
05 Digital Kitchen Weighing Scale
Another handy tool to have, the digital kitchen scale helps to ensure accuracy in the ingredients with every recipe. It is recommended to invest in one that provides a accurate margin, at least one decimal place in grams measurements for a precise measurement.
06 Hand Mixer
A hand mixer is extremely helpful when you need to whip a large batter or whisk items such as meringue with minimal effort. It also speeds up preparation and cooking time. The hand mixer usually comes with a variety of attachments, such as the whisk and dough hook.
07 Hand Whisk
A simple tool that does not require electricity and is easy to store, a hand whisk is a good option to turn to when the portions are smaller as it enables you to keep a close watch on the contents so that the timing can be more accurate. It also reduces the chances of overbeating the mixture.
08 Jelly Moulds
There are a variety of moulds in the market that are used to make jellies and other recipes that can be used in the recipes. Pick from your preferred ones.
09 Measuring Spoons
Another tool for measurement, measuring spoons allows one to measure both dry and wet ingredients in a simple and efficient manner.
10 Microplane Grater
This specialised tool with its stainless steel blades allow one to effortlessly grate through hard and soft foods and also acts as a zester for citrus fruits.
11 Mixing Bowls
Another essential in baking, mixing bowls are used to prepare a variety of mixture, batter and dough in recipes. A few recipes here require the microwave, and would require a microwave- friendly mixing bowl.
12 Pie Weights
Pie weights are used to add pressure when you are blind baking your tart/pie crust. The additional weight helps prevent the pastry from rising too high or shrinking from the sides.
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13 Pastry Brush
The pastry brushes with natural soft bristles are great for dusting dry and non-greasy items, while those with silicon bristles would be better for wet ingredients such as melted butter and glaze.
14 Rolling Pin
This cylindrical shape tool can be used to shape and flatten dough. Rolling pins can be made with either wood, marble or rubber.
15 Scraper
A simple tool that is extremely versatile in the kitchen, the scraper can be made with wood, metal or silicon. It cuts through dough neatly and can often be used to scoop dough off the counter too. It can also do light work of kneading and working dough.
16 Serrated Knife
A knife with a saw or tooth-like edge is created for making neat cuts through foods of both hard and soft textures such as bread and cakes.
17. Sieve
A fine wire mesh that can be used for straining, sifting and pur eing.
18 Silicon Baking Moulds
In the modern kitchen, it is common to see the use of silicon moulds which have gained popularity in recent years. They come in a wide variety of shapes and designs readily available on the market. Not limited to baking, silicon baking moulds can also be used in refrigerators or freezer to create a variety of cold recipes.
19 Silicon Spatula
These lightweight tools with their silicon design is ideal for mixing and gathering food and ingredients from mixing bowls and pots. They are also durable, easy to clean, safe to use and heat- resistant.
20 Tart Tins
Tart tins come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Pick one suited for your occasion or serving size. I would recommend using those with a removable base, as it makes it easier to release the baked tartlet without damaging their delicate crust.
21 Tea Whisk
Known as chasen in Japanese, this bamboo tea whisk is used in traditional Japanese tea ceremony to enable one to prepare a frothy bowl of matcha.
22. Tweezers
This small tool is useful for picking up small objects that may be otherwise difficult to handle using hands.
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Ingredients
In this chapter, I wil