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The BEST 100% Whole Wheat Pandesal (Soft and Fluffy)

Who doesn’t love freshly baked bread? It’s like a “happy pill” to me from its inviting aroma which fills the house and lingers, to that much anticipated first bite of those hot-off-the-oven buns, who can resist eating just one?  Pandesal is one of my family’s favorite breads. If you search through my recipes, you’ll find …

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Soft and Rich)

Bread making takes a bit of an effort but it’s so worth it! That distinct aroma alone of freshly baked bread is so inviting and comforting at the same time. I would hear brisk footsteps from my kids racing down the stairs and even my teenage son, who prefers staying in his room would make …

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Spanish Bread (Filipino)

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Like Pandesal, Spanish bread is a very well-known bakery bread item in the Philippines. It’s rolled in breadcrumbs before it hits the oven and baked into a golden perfection. The main difference between this and pandesal aside from its rolled shape is the sweet, buttery filling.  The last time I bought Spanish bread ( a …

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Special Pandesal

This is my go-to recipe when my kids ask for Pandesal. I call them “Bread Bandits” because every time I make bread (which is once a week), they always lurk near the kitchen waiting for the freshly baked buns to come out of the oven. I have to place the baking pans on racks to …

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