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Have you ever been to a bakery shop? The smell of freshly baked goods and buttery pastries fills the air, making your mouth slabber and stomach growl. Now imagine hosting a gathering at home, and you offer a similar experience to your guests walking inside from the front door.
This is a possibility even if you are a non-baker or an amateur at baking. Having Usha’s steam oven can come in handy if you are practising to be a pastry chef. Featuring over 35 pre-set functions, it allows you to cook and bake a variety of delicacies with ease. This short guide will walk you through making buttery pastries.
Danish Pastries
Filled with cream cheese, you can bake Danish pastries at home in your Usha’s steam oven. You can also stuff them with custard and fruits while topping them with a light glaze leaving them looking irresistible. You can use the steam oven to bake layers evenly and ensure that the pastries come out moist rather than dry like cookies. The appliance will allow you to keep the desserts ready ahead of the gathering.
Shortcrust Pastry Pies
Sweet quiches add a perfect sophisticated touch to the spread. You can either choose lemon tarts or apple pies and bake them to perfection in the steam oven. If you select the right function, the appliance will help you bake the crusts without any cracks. Thus, the stuffing comes out evenly cooked and the shortcrust tastes buttery and flaky. If you like hosting a high-tea party, this will impeccably go with the theme.
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Butter Pastry Pinwheels
Butter pastry pinwheels are herbs savoury desserts that you can serve as snacks. Roll the dough with a blend of cheese, spinach, and herbs to shape each lemon-sized ball like a pinwheel. Instead of deep-frying these snacks, you can bake them in a steam oven. Not only will you be able to eliminate oil in the process but also achieve the perfect crispy texture and golden-brown hue. You can serve these with ketchup or chutney on the side.
Croissants
Did anyone tell you that only pastry chefs can bake croissants? Well, if you don’t practice, you won’t be able to ace the recipe. And owning a high-end kitchen appliance like Usha’s steam oven is a bonus. If you want to achieve buttery and flaky croissants, make sure to layer the dough well and wait for the perfect rise. You can serve these delights with ketchup and smooth butter. You can also get a little creative and make croissant sandwiches.
Puffs
Not all pastries are sweet. Some boast thin peeling layers of dough. You can make these puffed pastries at home, slice them in the middle, and stuff them with a flavourful blend of vegetables and meat. Using a steam oven allows you to ensure that every layer rises and makes the final product crispy and melt-in-the-mouth. It pairs well with the hot masala chai, making it an ideal snack to serve during a high-tea party.
