Wrap a present and not give it

November 17, 2020 - Kaya Kok

Thanksgiving is my favorite American holiday. This Thanksgiving may look and feel different but it's a good reminder that there are still so much goodness that surrounds us. I am deeply grateful to you for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts and treats with you - thank you for indulging me on this journey.

Thanksgiving always gets me in the mood to bake and I'm kick starting my baking season with Kaya Kok (Kaya Puff) - flaky puff pastry filled with rich and creamy caramel kaya (coconut jam) baked to golden perfection.  It's a pastry that I fondly remember getting during our family road trip to Kuala Lumpur along Karak Highway.  We'd stop for a meal and always end with kaya kok as treats to be devoured the second half of the way. 

In addition to kaya filling, I'm also offering Pumpkin and Red Bean filling to round up the variety Puff Pack offering this month.

I hope our expressions of gratitude flows freely, not just on Thanksgiving, but all year round as author and educator, William Arthur Ward puts it, "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it".  Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday next week!

Kaya Kok - All Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Sugar, Pandan Leaves, Coconut Cream, Salt, Sesame Seeds

Pumpkin Puff - All Purpose Flour, Butter, Pumpkin Puree, Sugar, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cloves

Red Bean Puff - All Purpose Flour, Butter, Adzuki Beans, Sugar, Salt, Black Sesame Seeds

Puffs can be stored in air tight container at room temperature or in fridge overnight.  Reheat in oven at 350 F for 5 minutes or until heated through