Thursday 15 May 2014

A Wife Of Noble Character



My first taste of churros was in an amusement park in Korea. It was utterly delicious because the churros was crisp and warm, and the weather was freezing cold in December. After the trip, I have been on a look out for churros.

Recently, I have also eaten very nice churros at a cafe in a park. I always believe that in order to cook good food, one has to try the food first before you attempt to cook it yourself. So, having tried good churros, I searched for a recipe. I found this recipe from Martha Stewart website.  Martha Stewart's recipes are tried and tested by many, and usually with much success.




While my churros turned out less crisp than expected, the taste didn't disappoint. Churros are best served warm and  be eaten as soon as they are fried. I wish I have done a better job piping the batter. There are quite uneven in length and colour. It will be good if I have someone to help me turn the churros while I pipe the batter into the hot oil.





Churros
serves 6

1 stick unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting


Method


  • In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water,butter,sugar,and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and sift in flour, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Transfer flour mixture to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. On low speed, add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until incorporated after each addition;spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large open-star tip.
  • Heat 4 to 5 inches oil in a large Dutch-oven until it registers 325 degrees on a deep fry thermometer. Holding pastry bag a few inches above the oil, squeeze out batter, snipping off 4 inch lengths with a knife or kitchen shears(kitchen shears) Fry, flipping once, until deep golden brown all over, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer churros to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Roll churros in confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately with Chocolate Dipping Sauce.
Note: I made half recipe


Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup liquid glucose (optional)
3 oz bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup cream


Method

Combine cream and glucose in a small saucepan set over medium heat;bring to a simmer. Add chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts to combine. Serve on side.

Note: Chocolate sauce is sufficient for half of churros recipe.



















Sunday School Mother's Day craft

Last Sunday we celebrated Mother's Day. As with every year, the children were very eager to make something for their mum. We made a simple hand stand with the children's photo and message attached to it.
A brief bible lesson on Mothers in the bible were taught to the children.


8 blessed Mothers in the Bible who served God well

1. Eve - mother of Cain and Abel
2. Sarah - mother of Isaac
3. Rebekah - mother of Esau and Jacob
4. Jochebed - mother of Moses
5. Hannah - mother of Samuel the Prophet
6. Bathsheba - mother of Solomon
7. Elizabeth - mother of John the baptist
8. Mary - mother of Jesus.

A wife of noble character who can find? Proverbs31:10

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