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Basics – Tohutao Waiwai

Welcome to the page that is filled with the simple, basic recipes that every baker and cook needs in their life. From puff pastry to lemon custard, this page has a sprinkling of everything. So go on, have a little look and see where your taste buds take you!

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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

    The Best Oaty Caramel Slice Ever!

    Keke Tapatahi Karamea Ōti – Caramel Oat Slice I grew up on a farm down in South Otago. I was surrounded by incredible bakers, including my Mum and Aunties but also our neighbours. This slice reminds me of one of my friend’s Mum, her name is Pam and she was one of the best bakers…

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    Pani Popo – Samoan Coconut Buns

    PANI POPO (Coconut Buns) – Parāoa Kokonati My Samoan husband Paul introduced me to pani popo and I am so glad that he did! Are they the Samoan alternative to the cinnamon scroll? Tērā pea – perhaps! They are soft, sweet buns, cooked in a delicious, creamy coconut sauce. I have added coconut milk in…

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    Lemon Bars

    Lemon Bars – Keke Papatahi Rēmana Lemon Bars are such are a simple lemon slice jam packed with wai rēmana (lemon juice) and kiri rēmana (lemon juice). You can keep them plain with no decoration and a dusting of puehu huka (icing sugar) or you can make the white chocolate and yogurt stable cream or…

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    White Chocolate and Yogurt Stable Cream

    White Chocolate and Yogurt Stable Cream – Kirīmi Tiakarete Mā me te Miraka Tepe I love finding different ways of decorating my slices and cakes apart from buttercream. After having a good play with these ingredients, I mastered a sturdy white chocolate and yogurt cream. What I love about it the most is it has…

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    • Pastry – Pōhā
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    • Slices – Keke Tapatahi
    • Techniques – Āhua ā-mahi

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    Naomi Toilalo

    Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau!
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