by MJF | Sep 14, 2024 | Baking, Hot Desserts, Pastry
Coffee Mug Brownie A quick and surprisingly good chocolate treat! Coffee MugMeasuring Spoons 2 Tbsp. Milk (or water)2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil4 Tbsp. Flour4 Tbsp. Icing Sugar2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder½ tsp. Vanilla ExtractChocolate Syrup and Cream for serving. Measure the milk...
by MJF | Sep 1, 2024 | Baking, Bread
Roti Bread from a Batter Make rotis quickly and simply with a batter, rather than a kneaded dough Cast Iron SkilletMixing BowlWhiskFlat Spatula 1 Cup Flour1 tsp. Sugar¼ tsp. Salt1½ Cups Water3 tsp. Vegetable Oil Measure the flour, sugar and salt into a mixing bowl.Mix...
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...
by MJF | Aug 15, 2024 | Baking, Hors d'Oeuvres, Pastry
Gougères – (Cheese Puffs) Light and airy savoury cheese puffs, a perfect accompaniment to drinks. 14 oz Water6 oz Butter6 oz Flour3 each Eggs4 oz Gruyere Cheese Parmesan or Cheddar can be substituted)1 Pinch Salt1 Pinch Paprika Bring the water to a boil with the...
by MJF | Aug 3, 2024 | Baking, Bread, Italian, Pastry, Rosemary, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Focaccia Flavourful Olive Bread with Garlic and Rosemary 3 Cups Bread Flour1½ tsps. Salt1 Cup Water (warm)2 tsps. Sugar2 tsps. Active Dry Yeast1/3 Cup Olive Oil12 each Black Olives2 each Sprigs Rosemary2 Tbsps. Olive Oil2 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped) Measure...
by MJF | May 11, 2024 | Baking, French, Hot Desserts, World Cuisines
Molten Chocolate Cake A chocolate lovers favourite with a centre that oozes out when cut 8 oz Bittersweet Chocolate8 oz Butter (plus a little melted butter)6 each eggs (room temperature)1¼ Cups Sugar1 tspn Vanilla Essence1 Cup AP Flour (All Purpose) Place the...