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Bread – Parāoa

The last skill my Māmā taught me before she passed away was how to make parāoa (bread) and I am so grateful she did. It has become a huge passion of mine and dough recipes are hands down, my favourite thing to create. Practise makes perfect when working with yeasted dough, the more you do it, the easier it is to understand what the dough needs. Kia manawanui – be patient, it takes time so slow down and enjoy the process. The sweet smell of bread baking in the oven is always worth the time.

  • Custard and Raspberry Scrolls
  • Cheesy Bacon Savoury Muffins
  • Seeded Oat Bread Loaf
  • No-knead Seeded Oat Loaf
  • Homemade Cheese and Onion Pizza
  • Hot Cross Buns with a Gooey Nutella Centre
  • Hot Cross Buns with a Gooey Biscoff Centre
  • Light and Fluffy Fry Bread (Parāoa Parai)
  • Date and Orange Scones
  • Maple Bacon Cheese Toastie
  • Cottage Cheese Cumin Loaf
  • Creamy Pumpkin Tart
  • Crunchy Yeasted Savoury Pastry
  • Garlic Butter Naan Bread
  • Gingerbread Scrolls
  • Bacon and Egg Brunch Buns
  • Cheesy No-knead Bread Buns
  • No-knead Bread Buns
  • Milk Bread Loaf
  • Chocolate Swirl Bread Loaf
  • Chocolate Stuffed Fry Bread (no-knead)
  • Avocado, Halloumi and Pickled Onion Sandwich
  • Savoury Braided Brioche Bread
  • Braided Brioche Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Honey Mustard Brie Scones
  • Focaccia And Salmon Giant Sandwich
  • No-knead Focaccia Bread
  • Roasted Garlic Knots
  • Sticky Maple and Pecan Scrolls
  • Hot Cross Buns with Chocolate and Orange (Overnight Version)
  • Hot Cross Buns with Chocolate and Orange (Same Day Version)
  • Rosemary Bread Wreath with Brie Cheese
  • Chocolate Star Bread
  • Spiced Banana Loaf
  • Rustic No-knead Bread Loaf
  • No-knead White Bread Loaf
  • How to knead dough
  • Coconut Buns (Pani Popo)

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Naomi Toilalo

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau.
Welcome to my kāuta (kitchen), where together we will bake, create and learn te reo Māori (Māori language). With bi-lingual recipes and videos guiding you every step of the way, this is baking like you have never experienced before.
Nau mai, kuhu mai – come on in!

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FAVOURITE RECIPES

Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream

Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream – He Keke Tiakarete Aramona me te Pani Reka Biscoff. I created this Chocolate Cake with Biscoff Buttercream (cake) for reomaori. This keke (cake) honours the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), 2025. Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a time for us…

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Coconut Buns (Pani Popo)

Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) – Parāoa Kokonati Welcome to my Samoan Coconut Buns (Pani Popo) recipe, the most popular recipe on my website so far. My Samoan husband Paul introduced me to pani popo and I am so glad that he did! They are soft, sweet buns, cooked in a delicious, creamy coconut sauce….

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S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake

S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake – Keke Kirīmi Tīhi Tiakarete My S’mores No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake is everything that is right in a dessert. I originally developed this recipe for Whittakers last year in celebration of Matariki. It is a no-bake cheesecake that has a crispy biscuit base, held together with a touch of pata (butter). Fill…

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How to make Italian Meringue

Italian Meringue – Merenge Itariana Italian meringue is one of the most stable and reliable meringues to make. Some recipes are way too sweet but this recipe has the perfect balance of sweet and creamy. Start the process by whipping kahu hēki (egg whites) and kirīmi tāta (cream of tartar) in to medium peaks. To…

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  • Bread – Parāoa
  • Cakes – Keke
  • Dessert – Purini
  • No Bake – Tunu kore
  • Pastry – Pōhā
  • Peanut Butter – Pata Pīnati
  • Savoury – Kai Mōkarakara
  • Slices – Keke Tapatahi
  • Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

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Categories

  • The Giving Series
  • The Giving Series — Thank you!
  • Basics – Tohutao Waiwai
  • Biscuits – Pihikete
  • Bread – Parāoa
  • Cakes – Keke
  • Dessert – Purini
  • No Bake – Tunu kore
  • Pastry – Pōhā
  • Peanut Butter – Pata Pīnati
  • Savoury – Kai Mōkarakara
  • Slices – Keke Tapatahi
  • Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

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Naomi Toilalo

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