Sponge cake is the most commonly-recognised variety of baked confectionery in Britain. It has a sweet taste, often flavoured with vanilla, chocolate or other additions. It can be cut and displayed in a very large number of different ways. A…
Savoiardi are a sponge-like cookie originally from the Aosta Valley of Italy in the Alps, once known as the Duchy of Savoy (whence its name is derived). They figure prominently in several desserts, including puddings and tiramisu, as they absorb…
Fried bread is a very simple bread recipe that is served mainly for breakfast. These are great served with the same toppings as biscuits, including butter, jam, gravy, or any of your other favorites. Ingredients Self-rising flour Milk or buttermilk…
Drover’s damper is Australian bread, made by stockmen while taking care of or rounding up stock. It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. This is the “flash” version, made when butter and milk are available. Ingredients 2…
Damper is Australian bushman’s bread, made while camping or “waltzing matilda” (carrying a swag around looking for work). It is meant to be made outside by a campfire. Ingredients 1 large cup self-raising flour 1 generous pinch salt scant ¼…
Sticky toffee pudding (STP) is a rich, dense, gooey dessert originating from the United Kingdom that can now be found across the world. Often found on a pub’s menu, or in British or Commonwealth schools meals, this is a classic…
These raspberry scones are adapted from a recipe in page 24 of March 2023 edition of Tesco’s magazine. Ingredients 2¼ cups (300 g/11 oz) self-rising flour, plus extra for dusting ¼ cup (55 g oz) superfine sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup…
Ingredients Procedure Combine the milk and egg in a bowl, and mix well. Add cheese, bacon, onions, sifted flour and mustard, then mix well. Drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture onto a tray lined with baking paper. Bake in a…
Ingredients 8 oz self raising flour 2 tsp baking powder 8 oz rolled oats 4 oz white sugar 6 oz black treacle 8 oz butter/margarine Procedure Put the butter or margarine, sugar, and treacle into a saucepan. Stir over low…
Christmas cake is a fruitcake traditionally served around Christmas in the United Kingdom, especially after long walks, to be had with tea. This is a traditional, somewhat extravagant recipe which is quite easy to make, but steeping the fruit should…
Ingredients 2 cups self-raising flour, sifted ¼ cup skim milk powder 2 spring onions, chopped ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¾ cup cold cooked pumpkin ½ cup buttermilk ½ cup natural mineral water Cottage cheese or butter, for serving (optional) Procedure…
Ingredients 1⅜ sticks (175 g / 6.2 oz) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ¾ cup (175 g / 6.2 oz) superfine sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 medium eggs 1¼ cups (175 g / 6.2 oz) self-raising flour 1…