Chapter 325 Mu Jiuzhi's Pancakes

It was close to noon.

The sky began to show a deep blue.

A few white clouds floated in the sky, as soft as cotton candy.

The breeze blew gently.

It brought the faint fragrance of flowers and plants in the distance!

The pedestrians on the street were either walking hurriedly or sitting leisurely in the roadside cafe, enjoying this rare good time.

At this moment, Zhang Fan, who got up early, just opened the window and could smell a burst of fragrant air.

…

After washing up.

He came to the kitchen and wanted to make some breakfast by himself.

"Huh?"

"Mu Jiuzhi, are you up?"

However, just when he stepped into the kitchen, he saw the very familiar and slender figure.

Since the closure of the Chunguoting restaurant, she and Kadozaki Taki, who were "homeless", could only temporarily stay in the izakaya.

Therefore, it was not surprising that she appeared in the kitchen at this time, but it still made Zhang Fan a little confused.

"Zhang Fan, are you awake?"

Hearing the magnetic male voice behind him, Mu Jiuzhi Yuanguo quickly put down the tools in his hand and couldn't help but turned back and smiled at Zhang Fan.

"Just woke up!"

"What are you doing?"

Zhang Fan approached curiously and asked.

"Well, I'm going to bake some muffins."

Mu Jiuzhi pointed to the unfinished muffins on the chopping board and replied softly.

...

Muffins originated in England.

The materials and methods are simple, the success rate is high, and it is very delicious. Whether it is paired with honey, cream, or fresh fruits, it can radiate a different charm.

In afternoon tea time, it plays an indispensable sweet role.

After all, this substance produced by adding water to flour and stirring has good stretchability and elasticity.

When making muffins.

Flour is the main material.

The wet gluten formed by mixing flour and water into dough will produce water vapor after being heated in the oven.

Under normal circumstances.

The higher the baking humidity, the greater the water vapor pressure.

And the expansion force on the wet gluten is also greater.

In this way, the layers of dough are constantly heated and expanded until the water in the gluten is completely dried.

In fact.

The understanding of baked muffins.

Many people only stay at some low-level levels!

…

"Zhang Fan, the baked muffins are ready, do you want to taste them?"

Just as Zhang Fan fell into a brief thought, Mu Jiuzhi next to him picked up a small baked muffin that had just been made and shook it slightly in front of him.

The freshly baked almond muffin exuded a rich egg and milk aroma.

At the same time, it was mixed with a faint and charming almond fragrance, like a breeze caressing your face in spring, gentle and sweet.

"Hmm!"

Zhang Fan came back to his senses.

Then, under Mu Jiuzhi's gaze, he took the baked muffin and couldn't help taking a small bite.

"Huh? This taste..."

Fragrant, soft, sweet!

Bite it, there is a soft and fluffy taste.

Although the ingredients required are indeed a bit monotonous, under Mu Jiuzhi's careful baking, the aroma of the baked muffins can still be fully brought out!

Especially the unique sweetness of almonds can also linger in the mouth.

It's no exaggeration.

Mu Jiuzhi, although not good at desserts.

However, this level of baked muffins should be a first-class existence in the entire Neon country's dessert industry.

...

"What do you think of the taste of this almond muffin?"

Looking at Zhang Fan who closed his eyes and began to recall the taste in his mouth, Mu Jiuzhi couldn't help asking.

"Let me think about it first."

"Well, generally speaking, this pancake is okay."

"Although the heat control is indeed in place, the baked muffins made are not burnt or mushy, and the taste can be fully brought out."

"But there is still a small flaw. The ratio of flour and water is completely wrong, resulting in a lack of chewy texture when eaten... and almonds alone are still not enough!"

"You can consider adding more honey, or white sugar!"

Swallowed.

Zhang Fan then expressed his opinion truthfully.

"Really?"

Blinking his eyes, Mu Jiuzhi asked in confusion: "So there are so many details in making pancakes?"

"Then can you make an almond pancake according to your own ideas for me to try?"

"Of course!"

Zhang Fan did not refuse.

...

First, prepare low-gluten flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt and put them in a cooking bowl.

Stir well and set aside.

Pour eggs, milk, and oil into the bowl and stir well until no oil is visible.

Then, sift the previous powder into the liquid.

Then, stir evenly with an egg beater.

Let it stand for 10 minutes.

In this way, the batter is done!

Because there is a lack of ovens that can be used for baking, Zhang Fan can only plan to use a more traditional frying and baking method to make this kind of baked pancakes!

He first prepared a frying pan, then scooped up the batter with a spoon and poured it down from 20cm above the pan.

At this time, the batter will automatically flow into a circle.

After pouring, turn to low heat and start frying slowly. When you see many bubbles appear on the surface of the pancake, turn it over until the back is evenly colored, then turn off the heat immediately.

Then when making the next pancake, cool down the pan first, rinse the bottom of the pan with water directly, pour the batter and then turn on the fire to fry.

Finally, all the pancakes are fried and served.

But when serving, Zhang Fan spread honey on the surface of each pancake, and also sandwiched fried eggs and bacon for decoration.

So.

The fragrant and beautiful pancakes are completely finished!

…

"How is it?"

"Compared to the almond pancakes you made?"

Zhang Fan, who quickly made the pancakes, wiped the sweat on his forehead and couldn't help looking back at Mu Jiuzhi, whose eyes were full of curiosity.

"Forgive me for my stupidity."

"After reading it once, I still don't know where the difference between the two is? "

Mu Jiuzhi's face flushed red from the sudden soul-searching questioning.

Looking at her shy and helpless expression, Zhang Fan was startled at first, and then he understood something.

"Then try it first."

"I believe this pancake will give you a surprise."

"Oh, okay. "

Hearing this, Mu Jiuzhi obediently reached out to pick up a small muffin and prepared to taste it.

...

To be honest, from the appearance.

The muffins made by Zhang Fan are indeed very different from the muffins she learned from the recipe.

In addition to being more beautiful, muffins like Zhang Fan's actually exude a rich egg and milk aroma, mixed with a faint meat aroma. And it may be because of the frying, the fire is stronger, and the water vapor evaporates faster!

Therefore, as soon as you get it in your hand, it feels crispy and crispy.

"Crunch"

Gently bite.

You can feel the pleasure of the layers of puff pastry breaking in your mouth, as if every bite is a dance of taste buds.

This crisp feeling and the unique aroma of almonds complement each other, making the tone of the whole muffin full of tempting sweetness.

The filling is richer.

The rich and dense taste of almonds slowly spreads in your mouth. Slow release, bringing a deep and lasting satisfaction.

Moreover, the sweetness of almonds is also moderate.

It is not too sweet, and it can perfectly balance the crispness of the crust.

The whole muffin has distinct taste levels, and you can taste different deliciousness in every bite.

In this muffin, there is even a faint milky aroma, which blends with the aroma of almonds, making the taste of the whole muffin more intense, as if people can taste a full sense of happiness in their mouths!

Finally, with some chewing, the texture of the muffin gradually changes.

From the initial crispness to the final softness, this change not only enriches the taste, but also allows Mu Jiuzhi to feel the passage of time and the beauty of life while enjoying the food.

This feeling is really unexpected!

Especially the crispy and sweet taste, which makes Mu Jiuzhi feel incredible!

"This... this muffin is so delicious! ”

Light and delicious.

Sweet but not greasy.

It also comes with fried eggs and bacon!

Mu Jiuzhi, it was the first time to eat such delicious pancakes.

The layers of honey on the surface of the pancake tasted very sweet.

But the amount was very precise, so as not to seriously affect the various flavors of the pancake itself!

If you continue to bite down, you can actually eat fried eggs and bacon. And this unexpected surprise instantly intoxicated Mu Jiuzhi, so that the pancake in her hand was quickly eaten up by her after a few bites!

"I finished it so quickly?"

Finally, Mu Jiuzhi, who came back to her senses, saw that her hands were empty, and she said to herself with a puzzled face.

Then her eyes glanced at the fragrant pancakes on the table, and she couldn't help hesitating: "Zhang Fan, can I have another one?"

"Eat it if you want!"

"These things must be eaten, and it doesn't matter who eats them, right?"

"Yeah, thank you so much. "

Hearing this, Mu Jiuzhi's eyes lit up.

Hurry up and pick up another muffin, and eat it with relish.

In the end, she was eating a muffin in her mouth, holding a muffin in her hand, and looking at another muffin.

Eating like this.

If you don't know, you would think she has been hungry for days and nights!

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The color on the muffin.

The reason why it is a little brown is because of the chemical reaction of protein and sugar at high temperature.

This reaction is actually the Maillard browning reaction.

The temperature of this reaction must be between 140 and 170 degrees Celsius. If the color is not dark, it means that the baking temperature is not enough or the time is not enough.

Of course.

It may also be that there is not enough sugar.

Therefore, the role of brushing layers of honey is far more than just increasing the sweetness.

"Huh, so satisfying! "

Gradually, Mu Jiuzhi, who had eaten several pancakes in a row, couldn't help but exclaimed.

In terms of cooking skills, Zhang Fan is really strong.

Not only is his knowledge of baking pancakes far superior to Mu Jiuzhi, but even his understanding and use of many ingredients are difficult for her to achieve in her lifetime.

...

Time soon arrived and it was time for the izakaya to open again.

And the first diner today was not someone else, but Leonora Nakiri, who had been here last night!

"Huh~"

"When it enters the mouth. "

"Although it tastes a little bitter, there is a sweet aftertaste after swallowing it."

"It's interesting. Whether it's the brewing process, taste or flavor, this wine is different from the dandelion wine brewed by those wineries outside."

"In terms of quality."

"The dandelion wine in the izakaya is undoubtedly the most delicious wine in the world!"

Taste it carefully.

Leonora closed her eyes with great satisfaction!

As the director of the Nakiri International Research Department, she can quickly understand the truth in molecular cuisine, various novel theories and research on cuisine, or the brewing method that only needs two layers of porcelain bowls to reduce the distillation process once...

Leonora can quickly understand the truth.

Therefore, she knows that the brewing method of this dandelion wine in the izakaya is not the most advanced distillation method.

But the wine brewed by the more primitive method has such a unique taste, which has always puzzled her.

"Zhang Fan, did you brew this dandelion wine yourself?"

Then, Leonora slowly raised her head and asked Zhang Fan.

"It must be brewed by myself."

Zhang Fan just replied lightly.

"Then can you tell me the secret recipe for brewing this dandelion wine?"

Leonora continued to drink a sip of dandelion wine, revealing an expression full of unsatisfied feelings.

"Clean the grapes, then use warm water again, then crush all the wild grapes, pour them into the wine barrel, and then add dandelion roots and sugar and stir them thoroughly."

"Finally, cover the lid and seal it for fermentation."

"Yeah, then what?"

"What then, that's it!" Zhang Fan shrugged and replied.

"No more?"

"Is the brewing method of this wine so simple?"

When Leonora heard it, her eyes revealed disbelief!

Such a simple brewing method can refine the taste of dandelion wine to a very unique realm.

If there is no trick in it, she will not believe it.

"It's not that simple!"

"After all, there is a lot of knowledge involved."

"You have to know that before brewing, you need to determine the style and various parameters, and the most influential factors in brewing dandelion wine are the choice of hops and special malts!"

"These two things determine the flavor of the wine, especially for APA or IPA, which are more hop-heavy."

"And the type of hops."

"It also determines the type and complexity of the aroma of this wine."

"For example, is it more floral? Or is it more pine resin? Or is it... More fruity?"

"As for the dandelion flower, it is different from its roots and leaves. It can be regarded as an extreme nectar!"

"But in the brewing process, some condiments are still needed to make a perfect wine, which requires raisins and a little orange juice!"

"Only in this way."

"The finished product can taste sweet and have a unique floral and fruity flavor."

"Oh, I understand."

"It turns out that some strange things were added during the brewing process."

After listening carefully to Zhang Fan's explanation, Leonora finally realized it. (End of this chapter)