by MJF | Mar 21, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, English, Pastry
Scones Light and fluffy, perfect for afternoon tea, with or without raisins. Mixing BowlsRubber SpatulaRolling PinRound CutterBaking Tray 1 lb Flour2 tsps. Baking Powder1 tsp. Salt2 oz Castor Sugar4 oz Butter4 oz Raisins (Optional)1 tsp. Lemon Peel (grated)½ Pint...
by MJF | Aug 22, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Bread
Crumpets A treat for an English Afternoon Tea 2 Cups AP Flour1 tspn Salt1 Cup Milk (warm)1 Tbspn Yeast1 tspn Sugar1 Cup Water (warm)¾ tspn Bicarbonate of Soda1 oz Vegetable Oil for cooking Sift the flour into a bowl and add the salt.Mix the milk, yeast and...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Pastry
Chelsea Buns Sticky Buns, London style For the Ferment:1 each Large Egg (beaten)7½ oz Warm Water2 1/4 teaspoons Dry Yeast ((1 packet))4 oz Strong Flour (Bread( ((1 Cup))½ oz SugarFor the Dough:14 oz Strong Flour (Bread) ((3.13 Cups))¼ teaspoon Salt3 oz Sugar ((6.75...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Appetisers, Baking, Hot Appetisers, Pastry
Crepes (French Pancakes) Thin pancakes, for sweet and savoury dishes 6 oz Plain Flour1 tspn Salt1 Tbspn Sugar (if making for dessert)2 each Eggs¾ Pint Milk2 oz Butter (melted) Mix the flour and salt then mix in the eggs to form a paste.Whisk in the milk, slowly to...
