Bread, cakes and pastries

Apple and Rosemary Focaccia

Apple and Rosemary Focaccia (Makes 1 large or 2 smaller breads) By using less yeast the dough for this lovely bread can be made in the morning and left to rise slowly in the fridge all day to be baked … →

10 June 2010
Traditional Swedish Saffron Buns

Traditional Swedish Saffron Buns 0.5g saffron ½ teaspoon salt 200g butter 500ml/16 fl oz milk 90g/3 oz caster sugar 25 g dried active yeast 1 egg 1kg/2 llb plain flour (approximate amount) For the topping 1 egg, lightly beaten Raisins … →

10 June 2010
Swedish Christmas Biscuits

Swedish Christmas Biscuits These little spiced thins are baked and enjoyed by Swedish adults and children alike throughout the month of December. Once made, they keep almost indefinitely in a tightfitting container. 120g/4oz caster sugar 135g/4 ½ oz margarine (works … →

10 June 2010
Gluten-free Pizza

Gluten-free Pizza 7g/1/4 oz active dried yeast. 250g Glebe Farm gluten free white flour 1 egg 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt 150ml/5 fl oz warm water (just above blood temperature) Pre-heat the oven to … →

10 June 2010
Fennel and Caraway Soda Bread

Fennel and Caraway Soda Bread 150g/5 oz strong white organic bread flour 90g/3 oz wholemeal, barleycorn or other flavoursome organic flour 60g/2 oz organic rye flour 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon caraways seeds 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt 90g/3 … →

10 June 2010
Sablés aux Fraises – Strawberry Delights

Sablés aux Fraises – Strawberry Delights Sablés aux Fraises (serves 6) This is a delightful early summer dessert. Creating little stacks of tender shortcrust discs layered with fresh strawberries and coulis makes for a simply outstanding end to a meal. … →

10 June 2010
Apple Cake with cinnamon and almond

Apple Cake with cinnamon and almond Serves 10 25g/1 oz butter 1 tablespoon bread crumbs 1 teaspoon + ½ teaspoon cinnamon 3-4 aromatic Cambridgeshire apples 100g/3oz ground almonds 4-5 drops almond essence – optional 200g/7 oz unsalted butter (slightly softened) … →

10 June 2010