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09/29/2026

🍗 6 DELICIOUS FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES

1. 🍗 Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

* Chicken pieces – 1 kg
* All-purpose flour – 1½ cups (190 g)
* Cornstarch – ½ cup (60 g)
* Paprika – 1 tsp
* Garlic powder – 1 tsp
* Black pepper – 1 tsp
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Eggs – 2
* Water – ¼ cup (60 ml), as needed
* Oil – 1 litre, for frying

Method

1. Wash the chicken if desired and pat it completely dry with paper towels.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with ¼ cup water.
4. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture.
5. Transfer to the seasoned flour and press the coating firmly onto the chicken.
6. Dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and coat again with the flour mixture.
7. Let the coated chicken rest for 5–10 minutes so the coating adheres.
8. Heat oil to about 170–175°C (340–350°F).
9. Fry the chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan.
10. Cook until deeply golden, crisp, and the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
11. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
12. Serve hot and crispy.

2. 🍗 Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients

* Chicken pieces – 1 kg
* All-purpose flour – 1½ cups (190 g)
* Buttermilk – 1 cup (240 ml)
* Onion powder – 1 tsp
* Cayenne pepper – ½ tsp
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Black pepper – 1 tsp
* Oil – 1 litre, for frying

Method

1. Place the chicken pieces in a bowl.
2. Add buttermilk, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
3. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. In another bowl, mix flour, onion powder, cayenne pepper, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper.
5. Remove each chicken piece from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
6. Coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
7. Press the flour onto the chicken to create a craggy coating.
8. Let the coated chicken rest for about 10 minutes.
9. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
10. Fry in batches until crisp and golden.
11. Make sure the thickest pieces reach 74°C (165°F) internally.
12. Drain and serve hot.

3. 🥛 Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients

* Chicken pieces – 1 kg
* Buttermilk – 2 cups (480 ml)
* All-purpose flour – 1½ cups (190 g)
* Garlic powder – 1 tsp
* Paprika – 1 tsp
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Black pepper – 1 tsp
* Oil – 1 litre, for frying

Method

1. Place the chicken in a large bowl.
2. Pour over the buttermilk and add ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
3. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
4. Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper in a bowl.
5. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess marinade to drip off.
6. Coat each piece thoroughly with the seasoned flour.
7. Press the flour firmly onto the chicken.
8. Rest the coated pieces for 10 minutes.
9. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
10. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crunchy.
11. Check that the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internally.
12. Drain on a wire rack and serve hot.

4. 🍗 KFC-Style Fried Chicken

Ingredients

* Chicken pieces – 1 kg
* All-purpose flour – 2 cups (250 g)
* Mixed herbs and spices – 1 tbsp
* Eggs – 2
* Milk – 1 cup (240 ml)
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Oil – 1 litre, for frying

Method

1. Add flour, mixed herbs and spices, and salt to a large bowl.
2. Mix thoroughly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
4. Dip each chicken piece into the egg-and-milk mixture.
5. Transfer it to the seasoned flour and coat completely.
6. For a thicker crust, dip it again into the egg mixture and then back into the flour.
7. Press the flour firmly onto the chicken.
8. Rest the coated chicken for 10 minutes.
9. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
10. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy.
11. Ensure the thickest pieces reach 74°C (165°F).
12. Drain and serve immediately.

5. 🍗 Double Coated Fried Chicken

Ingredients

* Chicken pieces – 1 kg
* All-purpose flour – 1 cup (125 g)
* Breadcrumbs – 1 cup (100 g)
* Eggs – 2
* Garlic powder – 1 tsp
* Paprika – 1 tsp
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Black pepper – 1 tsp
* Oil – 1 litre, for frying

Method

1. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
3. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
4. Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour.
5. Dip it into the beaten egg.
6. Coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
7. Dip it into the egg once more.
8. Coat again with breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs stick.
9. Rest the coated chicken for 5–10 minutes.
10. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
11. Fry in batches until crisp and golden brown.
12. Cook until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F) internally.
13. Drain well and serve hot.

6. 🌽 Golden Crunch Chicken

Ingredients

* Chicken pieces – 1 kg
* All-purpose flour – 1 cup (125 g)
* Crushed cornflakes – 1 cup (50–60 g)
* Baking powder – 1 tsp
* Egg – 1
* Salt – 1½ tsp
* Black pepper – 1 tsp
* Oil – 1 litre, for frying

Method

1. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Beat the egg in a separate bowl.
3. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg.
4. Coat it thoroughly with the seasoned flour mixture.
5. Press the coated chicken firmly into the crushed cornflakes.
6. Make sure the cornflakes cover the chicken evenly.
7. Rest the coated chicken for 5–10 minutes.
8. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
9. Fry the chicken in batches until golden, crisp, and crunchy.
10. Avoid overcrowding the pan because it can lower the oil temperature.
11. Cook until the thickest part reaches 74°C (165°F).
12. Drain on a wire rack and serve hot.

🍗 Serving Tip

Serve these fried chicken recipes with French fries, coleslaw, pickles, ketchup, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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09/29/2026

Panini Bread, no kneading needed! Mix simple ingredients, fold with wet hands, rise 1 hour, and bake 6 rolls at 440°F. Crispy crust, airy center, homemade freshness. Save it. Added the full recipe in the comments below.

09/29/2026

🍞 6 Homemade Bread & Dough Recipes

1. Flaky Croissant

Ingredients

* 4 cups bread flour
* ¼ cup sugar
* 2¼ tsp instant yeast
* 2 tsp salt
* 1 cup warm milk
* 3 tbsp melted butter
* 1 cup very cold unsalted butter, for laminating
* 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, for egg wash

Method

1. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk and melted butter, then knead into a smooth dough.
2. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
3. Roll the dough into a rectangle. Place the cold butter in the center and fold the dough over it.
4. Roll and fold the dough 3 times, chilling for about 30 minutes between folds.
5. Roll into a thin rectangle and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle into a croissant.
6. Let rise for 1–2 hours. Brush with egg wash.
7. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes, until deeply golden.

2. Soft Milk Bread

Ingredients

* 2¾ cups bread flour
* 3 tbsp sugar
* 1 tsp salt
* 2 tsp instant yeast
* 1 cup warm milk
* 1 egg
* 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
* 2 tbsp milk powder

Method

1. Combine flour, milk powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add warm milk and egg. Knead until a dough forms.
3. Add softened butter gradually and knead until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
5. Divide into 3 equal portions, shape, and place in a greased loaf pan.
6. Let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
8. Brush the hot loaf lightly with butter for a soft crust.

3. Fluffy Doughnuts

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
* ¾ cup warm milk
* 1 egg, room temperature
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* ¾ tsp salt
* 1 tsp yeast
* Oil, for frying

Method

1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5–10 minutes.
2. Add egg, flour, and salt. Mix into a soft dough.
3. Knead in the softened butter until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise for 1–1½ hours.
5. Roll the dough to about 1 cm thickness and cut doughnut shapes.
6. Let them rise for another 30–40 minutes.
7. Fry in oil at about 175°C (350°F) until golden on both sides.
8. Drain and glaze or dust with powdered sugar.

4. Soft Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

* 3½ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 packet active dry yeast
* 1 cup warm milk
* 1 egg
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* 1 tsp salt
* ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Method

1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Rest for 5–10 minutes.
2. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. Divide into 12–15 pieces and shape into balls.
6. Arrange in a greased baking pan and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes.
8. Brush with melted butter immediately after baking.

5. Soft Brioche Bread

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* 2¼ tsp instant yeast
* 1 tsp salt
* 3 large eggs
* ¼ cup warm milk
* ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, for egg wash

Method

1. Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add eggs and warm milk and knead until a dough forms.
3. Gradually add softened butter and knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Shape the dough and place it in a greased loaf pan.
6. Let rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours.
7. Brush with egg wash.
8. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown.

6. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

For the dough:

* 3½ cups all-purpose flour
* ¼ cup granulated sugar
* 2¼ tsp instant yeast
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 cup warm milk
* 1 egg
* ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

* ½ cup brown sugar
* 2 tsp ground cinnamon
* ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the glaze:

* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2 tbsp milk
* ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Rest for 5–10 minutes.
2. Add egg, melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead into a soft dough.
3. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
4. Roll the dough into a rectangle.
5. Spread softened butter over it and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
6. Roll tightly from one long side and cut into 10–12 rolls.
7. Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.
9. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.

09/29/2026

🥢 Spring Rolls

Ingredients

* 2 cups cabbage, shredded
* 1 cup carrots, julienned
* ½ cup green onions, chopped
* ½ cup onions, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 250 g ground chicken or pork
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp oyster sauce
* 1 tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp sugar
* 2 tbsp cooking oil
* 20–25 spring roll wrappers
* Oil for deep frying

Procedure

* Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pan.
* Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
* Add ground chicken or pork and cook until fully cooked.
* Add carrots, cabbage, and green onions.
* Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
* Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes, then remove from heat and let the filling cool.
* Place a small amount of filling on each spring roll wrapper.
* Fold the sides inward and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a little water.
* Heat oil over medium heat.
* Deep-fry the spring rolls until golden brown and crispy.
* Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

09/29/2026

🍞 6 Filipino Bread Recipes

1. PAN DE SAL

Soft & Classic | Makes 12–16 rolls

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 cup warm milk
* 3 tbsp softened butter
* 1/2 cup bread crumbs, for coating

Method

1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes, then knead in the softened butter until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled.
5. Divide into 12–16 portions and shape into rolls.
6. Roll each piece in bread crumbs and place on a lined baking tray.
7. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden.

2. ENSAYMADA

Rich & Buttery | Makes 10–12

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 3/4 cup warm milk
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 cup softened butter
* 1 cup grated cheese
* 1/4 cup sugar, for topping

Method

1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Rest for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and eggs. Mix into a soft dough.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes. Gradually incorporate the softened butter.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1–1 1/2 hours, until doubled.
5. Divide into 10–12 pieces. Roll each piece into a thin strip and coil it loosely into a spiral.
6. Place on a greased tray and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes.
8. Brush with butter while warm, then sprinkle with sugar and grated cheese.

3. HOPIA

Sweet & Flaky | Makes 12–15 pieces

Ingredients

* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup shortening or lard
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 1/2 cups ube or mung-bean paste
* 2 tbsp sugar, if needed for filling

Method

1. Mix flour and sugar. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
2. Divide the dough into small portions.
3. Roll each portion thinly and brush with a little shortening or lard.
4. Fold and roll again to create flaky layers.
5. Place about 1–2 tbsp filling in the center.
6. Seal and flatten gently into a round or oval shape.
7. Place on a baking tray and brush lightly with egg wash if desired.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–25 minutes, until golden brown.

4. MONAY

Soft & Slightly Sweet | Makes 12–15 rolls

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup sugar
* 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 3/4 cup warm milk
* 2 eggs
* 1/4 cup softened butter

Method

1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes, then work in the softened butter.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
5. Divide into 12–15 portions and shape into oval rolls.
6. Place on a lined baking tray and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
7. Score the tops with a shallow cross or line.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden.

5. SPANISH BREAD

Soft, Fluffy & Creamy | Makes 12–15

Ingredients

Dough

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 3/4 cup warm milk
* 2 eggs
* 1/4 cup softened butter

Filling

* 1/4 cup softened butter
* 1/3 cup brown sugar
* 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Method

1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes, then add softened butter and knead until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
5. Mix the filling ingredients into a spreadable mixture.
6. Divide dough into 12–15 pieces and roll each into a thin oval.
7. Spread filling over each piece, then roll tightly from one end to the other.
8. Place seam-side down on a baking tray.
9. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, until lightly golden.

6. PANDESAL CHEESE ROLL

Cheesy & Delicious | Makes 12 rolls

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 3/4 cup warm milk
* 2 eggs
* 3 tbsp softened butter
* 12 cheese sticks, or about 1 1/2 cups sliced cheese
* Bread crumbs, for coating

Method

1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Rest for 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, salt, and eggs. Mix into a dough.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes, then knead in the softened butter.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
5. Divide into 12 portions and flatten each piece.
6. Place a cheese stick in the center and roll the dough around it, sealing the edges well.
7. Roll each piece in bread crumbs.
8. Place on a lined baking tray, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, until golden and the cheese is melted.

Tip: For the softest Filipino breads, avoid adding too much flour during kneading. The dough should remain soft and slightly tacky.

09/29/2026

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