What is semolina?

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Semonlina is a type of starch. It is the granular milled product of durum wheat. In our Stork Coconut Ice recipe the Semolina adds to the texture.

Can we use rose essence instead of rose water?

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You can use rose essence but you would need to dilute it in water first. So 5ml of rose essence would need to be dissolved in a 1/4 cup of water.

Can I use red food colouring instead of red gel when making Red Velvet Cake?

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It is recommended to use red gel colouring as it is 10 times more concentrated than regular food colouring.

Where do you I get palm sugar?

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You can purchase palm sugar at Chinese stores.

What is vegetable shortening?

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Vegetable shortening is something like Stork, which is vegetable based.

How do I make a caramel topping for a chocolate cake?

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You can melt 1 slab of milk chocolate and beat it together with a can of caramel treat. This works really well.

What is unsalted butter?

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Unsalted butter is butter with no salt added. For recipes requiring ‘unsalted butter’ you can actually use regular butter as nowadays it is not so salty anymore.

Where do I get the Stork Bake from?

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Stork Bake is available in all major outlets – Pick n Pay, Shoprite and Checkers stores.

What is stork bake?

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Stork Bake is Stork’s baking margarine. It adds a rich, creamy texture to baked goods and is designed to make your cakes light and fluffy.