Almost everyone loves intensely chocolatey and perfectly fudgy chocolate brownies and if there is one time of year when we can treat ourselves to some decedent baking it has to be in the depths of winter. Chocolate brownies are indeed a real indulgence and, when made properly, definitely give you a feeling of treating yourself […]
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These scones are a must-have for a proper Great British Afternoon Tea. Scones are one of the recipes it really is essential to master. When you fancy a sweet treat in a hurry, these are perfect. They can be weighed, mixed and baked within half an hour! And as they are best eaten warm you
Ginger cake is a perennial favourite, great for lunchboxes and picnics, easy to make but it can be quite messy…dry ingredients in one bowl, melting the sugar, syrup and fat in a saucepan, blending the two together trying not to splash yourself with the hot liquid…it can be a little off-putting. So much better to
Hot Cross Buns are a very special treat once-a-year for Good Friday but over the years the ones available from supermarkets have become more and more disappointing and more and more expensive so why not have a go at making your own? This recipe is really easy and full of the traditional flavours; spices, candied
A rather famous make of Country Slice cakes have been enormously popular since they were first introduced in the 1970’s. As a child I remember how much of a treat they were as they were one of the more expensive varieties so I wasn’t too surprised to see them recently in the supermarket priced at
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Doughnuts have got to be one of the most popular products sold in bakeries. Thousands are sold everyday to fans of the sweet and sugary fried ball of dough as an ideal treat or afternoon snack. But the quality of doughnuts varies enormously depending on where you buy them from. Supermarkets are cheap, often selling
If I had to choose just one cake to eat for the rest of my life, the flapjack would win hands down. The simple combination of oats, butter, sugar and syrup was one of the first recipes I ever made as a child and, because of it’s simplicity, I have never bought a flapjack from a
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Angel cake has always been a firm favourite with my family. I mean the layered ones that you find in the supermarket with pink, yellow and white layers sandwiched together with buttercream. It is a classic English cake so beloved by generation after generation of cake lovers! This is more than a simple sponge cake
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The recipe for a classic cake from Cheltenham, known as a “Cheltenham Dripper”. The cake is made with a yeasted dough, filled with a mixture of fats, sugars, and an optional addition of dried fruit.
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Madeleines are delectable little sponge cakes baked in a special tin. Try our recipe and enjoy some with your morning coffee!
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