by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Afternoon Tea, Allspice, Baking, Cardamom, Cinnamon, English, Pastry, Spices & Herbs
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...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Baking, Bread, Pastry
French Bread – Machine Loaf I didn't believe that a machine loaf could be so good – until my niece talked me into experimenting! 1 Cup +2 Tbspns Water (warm)1 Tbspn +1 tspn Olive Oil1 Tbspn +1 ½tspns Sugar1 tspn Salt3 ¼ Cups Bread Flour2 tspns Active...
by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Baking, Pastry
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...
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by MJF | Jul 21, 2020 | Baking, Pastry
Chocolate Brownies A gooey chocolate treat with a rich fudge topping 1¼ Cups Sugar¾ Cup Butter3 oz Dark Chocolate1 Cup Flour (sifted)1 pinch Salt3 each Eggs1 tspn Vanilla Essence½ Cup Pecan or Macadamia NutsFudge Topping1/2 Cup Heavy Cream6 1/2 oz Dark Chocolate Melt...
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by MJF | Jul 20, 2020 | Baking, Bread, Pastry
Banana Bread A flexible recipe, adapted from Cooks Illustrated 2 Cups All Purpose Flour (10 oz)2 Tbspns Cinnamon1 tspn Mixed Spice¾ Cup Sugar (5 1/4 oz)¾ tspn Baking Soda½ tspn Salt¾ Cup Walnuts (chopped)¾ Cup Raisins3 each Bananas (1½ Cups) (mashed)¼ Cup Yoghurt2...
