The Baker's Blog

Big Puffy Yorkshire Puddings  Crisp Edges, Chewy Centres, Pure Joy.  I’ve taken a classic recipe and given it the BakeryBits treatment using golden rapeseed oil, beautiful French T65 flour and baked in a USA Pan tin so they rise like a sourdough starter on its best behaviour. Crisp edges, satisfyingly chewy centres they’re everything you want from a Yorkshire, just… ... Read more

Honey–Glazed Carrots & Parsnips  A ridiculously easy side dish that looks like you've made an effort.  Looking to win “Best Supporting Veg” this Christmas (or for any Sunday roast)?These sticky, sweet-and-spicy honey–glazed carrots & parsnips are your shortcut to side–dish stardom. (The hot honey was tempered by the sweetness of the veg but if you ... Read more

Gloriously Golden Roast Potatoes  Crisp, golden and the true stars of the roast, I’ve always had a soft spot for crispy, crunchy (yet fluffy on the inside) roast potatoes. These are exactly that, helped along with a couple of golden ingredients to make them shine. If I'm going to be busy concentrating on something fancy for a roast dinner or Christmas mealtime, I like to make some in ... Read more

Pandoro translates as ‘golden bread’ (pan d’oro), and its 18th century origins were as a delicacy for the Venetian aristocracy; with its refined flour and enriched dough, the common people could only dream of what it tasted like. They store well, and make impressive yet relatively inexpensive gifts with very little packaging. You will need our special BakeryBits Pandoro tin, ... Read more

Homemade Mini Christmas Stollen Last Christmas, I had a slight obsession with a certain supermarket’s mini stollen, they were buttery, fruity, almondy and incredibly moreish! This year, I’ve done it! I have a recipe that replicates this craving for a sweet mini treat. They’re wonderful warm, straight from the oven, I couldn’t resist. Let them cool and dust with snow sugar ... Read more

Christmas Cake Pudding This is a bit of a different approach to your classic Christmas cake or Christmas pudding, it’s two in one! Full of spiced flavour, fruity textures and boozy festive notes, it’s a warming boost for any Christmassy celebration. (It really is a festive treat, perfect for popping in your pocket on a cold winter walk!) Do note, that its best to soak the fruit ... Read more

Christmas Speculoos Biscuits These Christmas Speculoos Biscuits are the ultimate Christmas tin filler, lasting for weeks through the festive season (if you make enough!). They are seasoned with cinnamon, and have a lovely crunch and irresistible charm. Stacking up to make a lovely Christmas gift too!  This recipe is based on a Dutch version, so it’s full of flavour but not too sweet. ... Read more

Welcome to the BakeryBits Christmas Gift Guide for 2025! This year it's my turn to create the gift guide! I’ve gathered a selection of my favourite new finds, timeless essentials and handy accessories that no busy kitchen should be without. With larger gifts at the top then smaller stocking fillers to delight further down!  Over the past year, I’ve been bringing fresh, creative ... Read more

Ultimate Chocolate Brownies There’s something magical about brownies, that moment the kitchen fills with the smell of melting chocolate and you know you’re in for a proper delight. Whether you love them soft and gooey in the middle, with a fudgy chew, or baked a little longer for a cake-like crumb, brownies never disappoint. This recipe is the gooey kind but keep them in the oven for ... Read more

Bready or Not: Spooky Sandwiches for Halloween!  We’ve been raising the dead (and our dough) to bring you some frightfully fun baking ideas that’ll make your kids smile when they open their lunchbox this Halloween. Using our Simple Yeasted Loaf recipe we added a ghoulish twist, a heaped teaspoon of Farina di Carbone to turn our loaf jet black and perfect for spooky creations. We ... Read more