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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.

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  • Bacon, Cheese and Chive Savoury Muffins
  • Seeded Oat Bread Loaf (Kneaded with a hand mixer or hand mixer)
  • No-knead Seeded Oat Bread 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
  • Date and Orange Scones
  • Maple Bacon and Cheese Toasted Sandwich
  • Cumin and Cottage Cheese Rustic Loaf
  • Pumpkin, Onion and Cheese Tart
  • Yeasted Savoury Pastry for Tarts and Pies
  • Naan Bread with Garlic Herb Butter
  • 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
  • Brie Stuffed Scones with Honey Mustard
  • Focaccia And Salmon Giant Sandwich
  • Focaccia Bread (No-knead)
  • 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 White Bread (Cast iron pot)
  • No-knead White Bread Loaf
  • How to knead dough
  • Pani Popo – Light and Fluffy Samoan Coconut Buns

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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

Light and Fluffy Fry Bread

Fry Bread – Parāoa Parai There are so many techniques and styles when it comes to making parāoa parai (fry bread). For anyone who doesn’t know what it is, it is simply fried dough that is often served along hāngi (traditional Māori food that is cooked in the ground). For many of us, there are…

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Pani Popo – Light and Fluffy 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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Chocolate Almond Cake with Chocolate Biscoff Buttercream

Chocolate Almond Cake with a Chocolate Biscoff Buttercream – He Keke Tiakarete Aramona me te Pani Reka Tiakarete Biscoff. I created this keke (cake) for https://www.reomaori.co.nz to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a time for us to celebrate how…

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Snickers Brown Butter and Vanilla Cupcakes

Brown Butter and Vanilla Cupcakes – Kapukeke Pata Parauri me te Wanira. These cupcakes will soon become your go to recipe. They are a simple kapukeke wanira (vanilla cupcake) but are given a flavour lift by browning the pata (butter). They have a beautiful tender crumb and are so adaptable. If you are ready for…

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  • 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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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

Ko Naomi Toilalo ahau!
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