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.
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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
Cinnamon Buns
I have trialled a fair few cinnamon bun recipes, this is my favourite! They are a wonderful brunch showstopper, sweet, sticky and great warm fresh from the oven. This recipe could be achieved with a few final shape options, you can roll up your plait and place in a muffin tin as the recipe suggests. This keeps the cinnamon butter confined in the bun shape, making a taller knot ... Read more
Halloween Chocolate Muffins
These chocolate muffins are simple but delicious, full of chocolate chunks, making them a hit with kids and adults. Each muffin has a soft, tender crumb with a deep cocoa flavour and the decadent chocolate decoration on top adds a spooky touch that’s perfect for Halloween parties, school treats or a cosy autumn afternoon. Play with the percentage ... Read more
The Unbleached White flour from Gilchesters is truly special. It's not your average bread flour. It creates a loaf with an incredible flavour, a creamy interior and a beautiful dark crust.
This recipe makes about 1 kg of dough, which Andra suggests proofing in a 750 g oval banneton.Step-by-Step Instructions
1. First things first - feed your starter
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Bake My First Cake
Baking cakes can be such a wholesome experience, taking simple ingredients from your kitchen and turning them into a sweet treat in your own home.
With so many flavours to choose from, it’s best to start with a true classic. Once you’ve mastered it, you can experiment with flavours and sizes. So, let’s begin with a Victoria sponge equal-weight cake. This ... Read more
Simple Breadmaker Loaf
This is the perfect first step on your journey to eating better bread. We’ve got a simple loaf that’s both reliable and delicious - it’s the one we use in our BakeryBits HQ breadmaker.
It’s based on the wonderful Matthews Cotswold Crunch flour, the very first flour I baked with many years ago. We mix it with Mulino Marino 00 Soffiata, ... Read more
Apple and Blackberry Cake
With apples dropping from the tree and blackberries ripening in the early autumn sunshine, this cake is the perfect way to ease into the changing seasons.
It has a subtle warmth from cinnamon, just enough to complement the fruit, without overpowering it. The berries add a fresh burst, while the apples keep the cake moist. For a little crunch on top, toasted almond ... Read more
