Category: Baking
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Chocolate Rough Biscuits
These Chocolate Rough Biscuits are a nostalgic recipe from my mother’s collection. With a rich chocolate flavour, a touch of coconut, and a delightfully rustic texture, they’re as charming as they are tasty. Read more
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Butter Tarts
These mini butter tarts are a decadent treat with a gooey, caramel-like filling nestled in flaky shortcrust pastry. Using a mini-muffin pan makes them just the right size for a mouthful of sweetness—ideal for sharing or adding to a dessert table. Customise them with raisins, toasted pecans,… Read more
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Caramel Biscuits
This Caramel Biscuit recipe from my mother’s cookbook is quick to prepare and full of nostalgic charm. Made with golden syrup and a buttery base, these biscuits bake to a crisp, caramelised perfection. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, they’re an ideal option for any baking occasion.… Read more
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Half-a-dozen scones
This recipe comes from Instructables, modified by what I did. It only makes half-a-dozen so it is good when there are only a few people. My lemonade scones recipe makes a much greater amount. Read more
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Lemonade Scones
These lemonade scones are a quick and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients, they bake up light, fluffy, and slightly sweet—no extra sugar needed! Read more
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Ginger Gems
These Ginger Gems, baked in a traditional gem iron, are a nostalgic delight from the beloved Edmonds Cookery Book. Light, fluffy, and infused with the warm spice of ginger, they’re a perfect companion to a cup of tea. Read more
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Stained Glass Window Biscuits
These biscuits from Alison Holst’s Good Food are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. With a buttery biscuit base and vibrant, candy-filled centres, they’re perfect for special occasions or holiday celebrations. These biscuits are easy to customize with different shapes and colours. They are baked to… Read more
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Easy Gingerbread Cookies
These Spiced Ginger Biscuits are the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness, ideal for any season. A blend of ginger, mixed spices, cloves, and nutmeg delivers a fragrant, spiced flavour in every bite. Read more
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Christmas Cake
This Christmas Cake, from my mother’s old recipe book, is a rich and flavorful classic perfect for the holiday season. Packed with soaked fruits and infused with warm spices and essences, it’s a labour of love that yields a moist, indulgent cake. Read more
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Espresso Cake
This is probably my favourite cake to make—and not just for its flavour. An ex wrote this out for me from a recipe book he had, though he never made it himself. The handwritten note adds a little charm to what has become a go-to bake. What… Read more