Baps Recipe
Haven't tried this yummy Baps recipe, yet? I am sure you will love it! This mesmerizing Baps is one of the best contribution from the European people to my kitchen. Make this Baps for your family today to let them know that how much you love them.
Ingredients
1/2 oz. fresh (compressed) yeast
1/2 pint warm milk and water, mixed
1 lb. strong plain (all-purpose) flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 oz. lard (shortening)
Flour for dusting
Directions
Cream the yeast with 3 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of the liquid.
Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
Rub in the lard.
Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast and remaining liquid.
Work to a firm dough.
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
Place in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Knead the dough lightly for 3 minutes, then divide into 8-10 pieces.
Shape each into a ball and place, well apart, on a floured baking sheet.
Flatten the baps and press the floured handle of a wooden spoon into the centre of each one.
Put into an oiled polythene (plastic) bag and leave to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Remove from the bag.
Dust lightly with flour and bake in a moderately hot oven, 400°F, Gas Mark 6 for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool on a wire rack.
Sift flour and salt into a bowl.
Rub in the lard.
Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast and remaining liquid.
Work to a firm dough.
Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
Place in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth and leave in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
Knead the dough lightly for 3 minutes, then divide into 8-10 pieces.
Shape each into a ball and place, well apart, on a floured baking sheet.
Flatten the baps and press the floured handle of a wooden spoon into the centre of each one.
Put into an oiled polythene (plastic) bag and leave to rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Remove from the bag.
Dust lightly with flour and bake in a moderately hot oven, 400°F, Gas Mark 6 for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.
Cool on a wire rack.
