Yum! It's time for a special breakfast! Or perhaps you want to surprise a special someone. What could be easier, yummier, and more fun than pancakes? It is also a great way to introduce children to cooking. Once you know how to make a basic pancake, you can easily customize it by adding more ingredients.
Ingredients 1 ½ cups (210 grams) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups (281.25 to 337.50 milliliters) milk 2 tablespoons of cooking oil or melted butter 2 eggs Makes: 8 pancakes
CHOCOLATE MARBLE CAKE
I love a good marble cake. How about you? There's just something so appealing and festive about the beautifully marbled swirl that appears when you cut off a slice. The flavor is not too rich but still satisfying, and I really appreciate how it diplomatically resolves the whole chocolate vs vanilla debate. Read on for a recipe and details on our favorite swirl-making technique.
Growing up, my brother's favorite choice for his birthday cake was boxed marble cake, and truth be told, he still requests the boxed version from my mom today, which she makes as a sheet cake. But I prefer this loaf version, which doesn't taste of chemicals like the boxed version and offers a simple, elegant profile. The ganache frosting is optional but a nice touch and helps to keep things moist.
The swirl process is where many people fail with a marble cake, either under-swirling it so it looks more, well, bovine than marbled, or over-swirling it so that it just looks muddy. One of the fun parts of making a marble cake is the anticipation before cutting your first slice. Will your artistic efforts pay off? Here are a few hints on how to make the best swirl:
Start with a checkerboard. Alternate the light and dark batters to create a rough checkerboard all along the bottom of the pan. Repeat with a second layer, being sure to place the dark batter on top of the first layer's light and vice-versa.
Forget the knife. I find that the blade of a knife or spatula is too thin, resulting in thin, wispy swirls and lots of clunky, unswirled batter. So I use a thicker, more substantial tool like the end of a wooden spoon.
Big swirls. Moving across the pan in horizontal direction, plunge the end of the wooden spoon into the batter and make big swirls, moving across the pan in one direction. It should take about three big swirls to make it across the pan. Then, moving back over the swirls, make three swirls in the opposite direction. Be sure you are reaching all the way to the bottom of the pan (without scraping it) and pay attention to corners!
"Z"-shaped swirl. Then drag your tool in a large 'Z' by moving down the length of the pan and back and back again. You can also do a zig zag or another round of swirls if you feel you need even more swirl. But be careful not to work it too much, or you'll end up a muddy, overly-blended cake.
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An elegant, beautifully swirled marble cake revealed!
How To Make Marble Cake
Makes one 9 x 5 loaf
What You Need
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pan 1 cup sugar 1 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup cocoa powder
For the ganache frosting: 2/3 cup of heavy cream 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional)
Equipment 9" x 5" loaf pan Pastry brush or folded paper towel Stand mixer or mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons Three small bowls Spatula Wooden spoon Small sauce pan
Instructions
Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour the loaf pan.
Cream the butter and sugar. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light lemon-colored and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Measure the flour and crack the eggs. While the butter and sugar are creaming, measure out the flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl and whisk lightly to combine. Crack the eggs into a bowl and add the vanilla.
Add the eggs. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between each addition and scraping the bowl as needed.
Add the flour and buttermilk, alternating. Add 1/3 of the flour to the batter and beat on low speed just until incorporated. Then add 1/2 of the buttermilk and beat. Add another 1/3 of the flour, and beat, and then the last of the buttermilk and beat. Finally, beat in the last 1/3 of the flour.
Add the chocolate. Transfer roughly 1/2 of the batter to a separate bowl.In a small bowl or ramekin, mix the cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of hot tap water until smooth. Add this chocolate mixture to the remaining batter. Beat to incorporate.
Spoon into the prepared pan, creating a two-layer checkerboard.Beginning with the vanilla mixture, place four spoonfuls of batter into the pan, spacing them far enough apart so that you can create a checkerboard when you add the chocolate batter. Add the chocolate batter into the empty spaces to fill the bottom of the pan in a checkerboard pattern. Repeat with the second layer, alternating the vanilla and chocolate batter. (See notes, above)
Swirl. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, swirl the batter to create a marbled effect. (See notes, above.)
Bake the cake. Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, rotating the pan half way through. The cake is done when it has browned slightly and a cake tester comes our clean when inserted into the middle. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and then unmold and let cool completely. → At this point, the cake can can be wrapped in plastic and stored for a few days or frozen for several months.
Make the ganache. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and add chopped chocolate and corn syrup (if using). Let sit until chocolate is melted and then stir gently to combine. Let cool slightly until ganache has thickened to a pourable consistency.
Frost. Place the cake on a serving platter. Pour the ganache over the cake and spread lightly as needed. Allow it to drip down the sides here and there.
Recipe Notes
To save leftover, frosted cake, place the cake in the fridge to harden the ganache before wrapping and storing (or freezing).
The corn syrup is optional in the ganache, but it does help with the silky texture. You can purchase corn syrup that does not contain high-fructous corn syrup at places like Whole Foods and natural food stores.
If you don't have buttermilk, thin some plain yogurt with milk to buttermilk consistency.
Zinnirah menerima hidayah Allah pada peringkat awal dakwah Rasulullah S.A.W iaitu semasa baginda S.A.W berdakwah secara sembunyi-sembunyi di kalangan rakan karib baginda.
Dalam sejarah Islam, golongan yang pertama memeluk Islam inilah yang banyak menerima ujian daripada Allah Zinnirah adalah seorang gadis yang berasal dari Rome. Kehidupan keluarganya sangat miskin dan dalam keadaan serba kekurangan. Ketika berlaku satu peperangan besar di Rome, Zinnirah terpisah daripada keluarganya lalu menjadi tawanan perang. Sejak itu dia dijual sebagai hamba dan sering bertukar tangan. Sepanjang menjadi hamba abdi, Zinnirah dilayan dengan kasar dan adakalanya diperlakukan seperti binatang oleh tuannya.
Suatu hari Zinnirah berkenalan dengan seorang hamba yang senasib dengannya. Perkenalan itu akhirnya membawa Nur Islam dalam diri Zinnirah kerana hamba itu menerangkan ajaran yang disampaikan oleh Rasulullah. Penerangan yang tulus itu membuka hati Zinnirah untuk memeluk Islam. Namun, dia terpaksa melakukan ibadat secara rahsia kerana tuannya memusuhi Islam. Nasibnya lebih malang apabila dia bertukar tangan kepada bangsawan Quraisy yang sangat berpengaruh masa itu, Umar Al-Khattab. Ketika itu, Umar belum memeluk Islam dan juga tidak mengetahui keIslaman Zinnirah. Umar yang sangat memusuhi Rasulullah terkenal dengan bengis dan kasarnya sehingga digeruni, baik lawan maupun kawan.
Akhirnya, Umar mengetahui mengenai keIslaman Zinnirah apabila suatu hari dia mendengar gadis itu membaca al-Quran. Ini menimbulkan kemarahan Umar yang mahu menghukumnya dengan siksaan berat. “Tahukah kamu apa hukuman yang layak untukmu?” Tanya Umar keras dengan wajah bak singa sambil mengheret Zinnirah ke tengah padang pasir. Di situ, Umar mengikat kaki dan tangan Zinnirah dan menjemurnya di tengah panas terik. “Inilah caranya supaya kamu insaf,” katanya lalu meninggalkan Zinnirah di situ. Walaupun mukanya perit dipanah matahari dan kehausan, Zinnirah tabah menghadapi penderitaan itu sambil mulutnya tidak berhenti membisikkan Allah.. Allah…
Apabila melihat hamba abdinya belum insaf, Umar menyeretnya ke pinggir kota dan mengikatnya di tiang. Dia menyuruh orang mengorek mata Zinnirah sehingga buta (ada juga sumber menceritakan dicucuk dengan besi panas). “Ini untukmu Ya Allah. Aku mengharungi kesengsaraan ini untuk mendapat kesenangan di akhirat kelak. Perjuangan ini sememangnya berat, selalu menderita dan sengsara kerana aku sedar untuk mendapat syurga aku terpaksa menagih ujian berat, sedangkan neraka itu dipagari oleh pelbagai kesenangan.” Inilah rintihan hati Zinnirah kepada Allah S.W.T ketika bermunajat kepada Allah di setiap malam sebagai penawar jiwa di atas segala kesusahan yang dia hadapi.
Pengorbanan Zinnirah mendapat cercaan kaum musyrikin Mekah. Pelbagai cacian dilemparkan kepadanya. Mereka mengatakan Zinnirah buta kerana dilaknat oleh tuhan Latta dan Uzza. Mereka mencabarnya kerana Zinnirah mempertahankan diri dengan mengatakan dirinya buta bukan kerana tuhan mereka, sebaliknya ia adalah perbuatan Umar dan Allah mengizinkan ianya berlaku.
Penderitaannya itu akhirnya sampai ke pengetahuan Abu Bakar as-Siddiq yang membeli Zinnirah dengan harga tinggi. Sejak itu, dia tekun beribadat dan dengan kurnia Allah, kedua-dua matanya yang buta itu bercahaya semula. Peristiwa yang mengagumkan ini menyebabkan ramai orang Quraisy memeluk Islam.
VISITING NURSERY DECOR UNIT
On the 26th Jun 2015 which is on Friday, we are assigned to visit Nursery Decor Unit Department as the weekly practical work in Agriculture subject. The Nursery Decor Department is about 10 minutes walking distance from Bukit Ekspo.
Introduction
A nursery is a factory to supply plants, in this case, for a bio-engineering program. A good nursery will supply:
· enough plants of the right species, · in good, healthy condition, · in the form required for planting; · at the right time; and, · at a reasonable cost.
The word horticulture is modeled after agriculture, and comes from Latin wordhortus“garden” and cultura “cultivation” from cultus. Horticulture includesplant conservation, landscape restoration, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture.
Arboriculture - The study of the selection, plant, care, and removal of, individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants.
Turf management - Includes all aspects of the production and maintenance of turf grass for sports, leisure use or facility use.
Floriculture - Includes the production and marketing of floral crops.
Landscape horticulture - Includes the production, marketing and maintenance of landscape plants.
Olericulture - Includes the production and marketing of vegetables.
Pomoculture - Includes the production and marketing of pome fruits.
Post-harvest - Involves maintaining the quality of and preventing the spoilage of plants and animals.
Activity
Firstly, we were given a talk about the general information of nursery decor in agriculture by Cik Wan Suhana Wan Talib. She explained further about the main components in nursery decor. We become more understand after she gave some examples to us. She also told us how to recognized the ornamental plants. Moreover, she also showed us how to prepare the medium soil mix. Then, we are asked to plant the ornamental plants to decorate mosque for Iftar Ceremony with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj.
These are the information that we got from the visiting at nursery decor :
The main components of a plants nursery
1.Shade house - exposes the plant about 70% under the sunlight and 50% of shelter.
2.Insect-proof house – Use netting to prevent the entering of insect.
3.Box plots and open spaces – Planted in a row with 100% exposure of sunlight.
4.A soil mix + workspace – For gardening or decorating
The Difference Characteristic of Ornamental Plants
Ornamental Plants
Tree
1.Shrubs
1.At matured age, the height is more than 13 feet
2.Multiple Stem
2.One erect permenencial stem
3.Diameter of stem is small
3.Diameter of stem is 3 inches.
MY FIRST PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
June 5, 2015
On the 5TH June 2015, we have visited the oil palm farm. We were introduced to Mr. Zainal Abidin Bin Abd Wahab, as he was the one who responsible to guide us during the day. He had gave us some briefing about the farm and the oil palm itself. We were told that oil palm have a life expectancy about forty-five years and it is very popular among farmers due to its rapid growth rate. In fact, it takes only two and a half year till it can produce yields.
Here, in Farm 1 of UPM near the stadium, they planted oil palm species called Tenera. This type of species produced in crop-breeding process between Dura and Pisifera that were called the parents of Tenera. This farm area are about twelve hectares all-around and eight of it were used in industrial planting. The used in pesticides were based on the condition, that was the surrounding and the farmer. Fertilizer was given to the crop three or four times a year. However, this crop has high risk infected by a dangerous disease called Ganodema that will cause a huge lost to the farmer this kind of disease cannot be detected while in early stage so as we knew the tree has Ganodema then we knew that the tree will die and the rest of them might also have the same disease. This disease cannot be cured, and the farmers have to stop replanting at least for a year in the same place or else the new plants will also face the same problem. In this farm, farmer used used triangular system in crop planting to maximize the competition between the plants with 8x8x8 space.
gambar hiasaan.
Sample of palm oil tree to be grown.
For our activity for the day was that we were asked to plant an oil palm tree for each group. First, need to verify the right position before we started to dig. Then, dig a hole until it form a cube shape with 1x1x1 feet measured. Next step, we take out the tree from its polybag and the tree was put into the hole into the hole. Before we start to cover the hole back with those left soil, put some fertilizer in there. Finally, the oil palm tree was watered sufficiently. From our activity, we gained a new knowledge about the oil palm trees and how to plant one.
Monday 9 November 2015
KATA MUTIARA:
Aku mengamati semua sahabat dan tidak menemukan sahabat yang lebih baik daripada menjaga lidah. Aku memikirkan pakaian tetapi tidak menemukan pakaian yang lebih baik daripada taqwa. Aku merenungkan tentang segala amal baik, namun tidak mendapatkan yang lebih baik daripada memberi nasihat yang baik. Aku mencari segala bentuk rezeki, tetapi tidak menemukan rezeki yang lebih baik daripada sabar. (Khalifah 'Umar)
#jadikan pedoman, jadikan sandaran.
|| Assalamualaikum ||
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Start greeting muslim people around you with salam...it will make your life more perfect....may Allah blessing you,,
Abu Hurayrah said “When one of you joins a gathering, let him say salaam. When he wants to get up and leave, let him say salaam. The former is not more important than the latter.” (Hasan hadith reported in Jāmi` al-Tirmidhi)
Dengan Nama Allah Yang Maha Pemurah Lagi Maha Mengasihani
