We love our Amari bakers and bakerette students – We’re showing #AmariLove!

We've had many baking students this year and I'm so happy to have met such wonderful people. I feel it necessary to highlight them and their amazing work; they amazed and inspired me and continue to do so as they continue to join the classes and learn how to bake. I must say that IContinue reading "We love our Amari bakers and bakerette students – We’re showing #AmariLove!"

Fruit Cupcakes Recipe

This week's recipe is a Fruit cake - decided to do them as cupcakes. This recipe is a simple one; however, you can add more types of fruits like cherries and nuts as well. Fruit Cupcakes  Ingredients: All-Purpose Flour     - 2 cups Baking Powder         - 2 tspns Ground Cinnamon   Continue reading "Fruit Cupcakes Recipe"

4 Reasons Why You Should Use A Cookswell Charcoal Oven

We use a Cookswell 4-rack business charcoal oven for our baking here at Amari, it’s economical and saves energy. However, just like any equipment out there – not all brands are created equal. In the beginning we were using a charcoal oven that was fabricated by a jua kali artisan based in Kitengela. We thenContinue reading "4 Reasons Why You Should Use A Cookswell Charcoal Oven"

Learn How to Bake and Start Up Your Small Baking Business in Kenya – Get a Cookswell Oven at a discount too!

We're glad to announce that we have teamed up with the wonderful people at Cookswell Energy Saving Jikos to help you start up that small bakery business you've been dreaming of starting. The Bakery Business Start-Up Kit is all you need to get started on your baking business. How does it help you wonder? *Continue reading "Learn How to Bake and Start Up Your Small Baking Business in Kenya – Get a Cookswell Oven at a discount too!"

Lemon Cake with Butter Cream Filling Recipe

This time round wanted to know the difference between the quality of a cake when whisked with a balloon whisk instead of an electric mixer. Slice of lemon cake with butter cream filling It was very delicious, lemony and moist - there was a slight difference in texture; it wasn't as soft as cake mixedContinue reading "Lemon Cake with Butter Cream Filling Recipe"

5 Easy Ways to Save Costs in Your Small Bakery Business in Kenya

When you start a small bakery business, the first few years are quite difficult; especially when it comes to controlling and keeping the overhead costs low. However; there are different ways in which you can keep your costs down in order to keep your business moving forward. Here are some ways you can get startedContinue reading "5 Easy Ways to Save Costs in Your Small Bakery Business in Kenya"

BAKING FOR BUSINESS: Flavorings and Additives Used in Commercial Baking in Kenya

This is the fourth post on the Baking For Business Series. In this post we'll share various flavorings, additives, improvers and preservatives used for commercial baking in Kenya. 1. Flavorings and Essences Vanilla Essence If your small bakery business menu will consist of cupcakes and cakes, you will need essences in your bakery pantry. ExamplesContinue reading "BAKING FOR BUSINESS: Flavorings and Additives Used in Commercial Baking in Kenya"

7 Easy Steps to Torte and Decorate a Mini-Cake with Royal Icing

Today's recipe will be Royal Icing and how to torte a cake and decorate with it. You may be wondering what 'torting' is - if you don't already know; torting a cake is taking a layer of cake you have baked and slicing it into many layers. Lemon Mini-cake with Royal icing This is aContinue reading "7 Easy Steps to Torte and Decorate a Mini-Cake with Royal Icing"