Jul 14 2026

Bakery Recipe

Inspired by Essence Restaurant
Time1h
Serves12

Make Bakery Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking.

  2. 2

    Prepare Baking Pan

    Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  2. 4

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  3. 5

    Add Eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

  4. 6

    Incorporate Wet Ingredients

    Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.

  5. 7

    Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Adding Optional Ingredients

  1. 8

    Fold in Add-ins

    If using, gently fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits to the batter until evenly distributed.

Baking

  1. 9

    Pour Batter

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

  2. 10

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 11

    Cool

    Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Cut into squares or rectangles and serve as desired. Enjoy your delicious bakery treats!

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