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
Simple White Yeasted Loaf Recipe
There’s something special about a simple homemade loaf. This one bakes up soft and light, perfect for everyday sandwiches, golden toast or just a warm slice with butter and jam straight from the oven. With just a few basic ingredients, it’s a lovely recipe to have on hand whenever you fancy fresh bread at home.
P.S. Once you’ve perfected this ... Read more
Molasses Ginger Loaf
This Molasses Ginger Loaf is super easy and speedy too! Decorate as you like, but I love the contrast of the dark ginger cake with the pure white icing with a bright lemon sprinkle!
A lot of ginger loaf cakes use black treacle or golden syrup, but this recipe uses molasses instead. The molasses add a depth of rich flavour without piling in quite as much sugar. ... Read more
The Easiest Flatbreads
Yoghurt flatbreads in a jiffy!
This is one of the simplest bread recipes you will find and perfect for kids or beginners but also seasoned bakers.
These flatbreads take barely any time to prepare or cook, making them ideal for an impromptu picnic or unexpected guests.
They’re also infinitely customisable, so you’ll never get bored of making (or eating) ... Read more
Sourdough Recipe for Beginners
I’ve kept this recipe as simple as possible, with all the details you need for a really good sourdough. It may look daunting at first, but the steps are straightforward. Don’t be put off if your first loaves aren’t “Insta-worthy” you’ll soon get the hang of it.
Everyone’s bake turns out differently, and that’s part of ... Read more
