Baking how to: Using dried fruits
Dried fruits are often added to baked goods, adding not just flavour but sweetness too. They can make delicious baked goods, adding sweetness, texture and depth to the flavour. Here, …
Jacqueline Bellefontaine
The history of the Christmas cake aka fruitcake
Stir-up Sunday, the day when traditionally people make their Christmas pudding to give the flavour time to mature by Christmas Day, officially kicks off the Christmas cake season. Falling on the last …
How to bake perfect scones
One of my favourite treats is a cream tea. Light fluffy scones, topped with jam and cream served with a pot of tea is one of life’s little luxuries. It’s …
Baking Round-up: Easter bakes
With Easter less than a week away what could be better than to have a round-up of delicious Easter bakes just in time for you to pick your favourites. I …
Baking: Recipes with nuts
Are you nuts about baking? I certainly am, I love to use all sorts of nuts when I bake, and judging how quickly I was offered links for nutty bakes …
Baking: Cakes – The Creaming Method
The main ingredients for making cakes are flour, fat, sugar and eggs. These are used in varying proportions which will influence the method by which the cake is made. Today …
Baking: Last minute Christmas party bakes
Well, this year has gone fast, hasn’t it! I can’t believe that it is now just a few days before Christmas. Are you all prepared? I for one am not …
Baking: Filo Pastry
Filo Pastry – Has to be one of my favourite pastries. You don’t need to make it from scratch, indeed you have to be a very keen baker or even …
Baking: The Great British Bake Off
Do you love the Great British Bake Off? Chances are if you are reading this then the answer is yes! The Great British Bake Off You are not alone! The …