There are many reasons to use sugar alternatives, whether you’re looking for less of a sugar high and crash or even to explore new flavours in your bakes. Sugars unfortunately can’t simply be replaced with alternative sweeteners. Baking is a science and the balance of ingredients is essential. Sugar in baking of course adds sweetness; […]
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The ultimate guide to baking by food stylist Shannon Peare
I am baking obsessed and always love to try challenge myself with new bakes. With new challenges can certainly come with problems. I have compiled some of my best baking articles on my learnings along the way. I hope these will guide you on your baking journey so settle in with some tea… Sponge troubleshooting […]
Biscuit FAQs
I love nothing better than a homemade biscuit and cup of tea! When starting out baking, biscuits are a great place to start. However, like any baked good, biscuits can present problems! I am here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about biscuits…..bis-queries if you will! Dough is too sticky? If […]
A guide to cake decorating
Working with fondant takes me back to the days of playing with play dough. Fondant can be sculpted into fun designs or can be textured to look like fur, wood or even wave. Cakes covered in fondant have a beautiful, smooth and almost porcelain-like appearance. Fondant is a great way to create a true showstopper cake […]
8 cheesecake recipes you need to try!
Here are our top 8 cheesecake recipes. A mixture of baked, no bake and traybake cheesecakes! Someone get me some cream cheese so I can get baking! Baked Biscoff cheesecake This is a deliciously decadent cheesecake! Chewy caramel biscuit base, fluffy baked cheesecake, whipped cream, gooey caramel sauce and crunchy Biscoff biscuits…what more do you […]
Frozen mocha Baileys cheesecakes
Line a 20cm tin with parchment paper or place eight 8cm stainless steel rings on a tray. Put the biscuits into a zip lock bag and crush with a rolling pin, leaving some chunks. In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuit with the melted butter. Press the biscuit into the prepared tin and leave to […]
Rocky road cheesecake
Line a 20cm loose bottomed cake tin with non-stick parchment paper. For the base, whizz the rocky road and Digestive biscuits in a food processor until they are roughly crushed, or place in a sealable bag and bash with a rolling pin. Place the crushed biscuits into a bowl and pour over the melted butter. […]
8 types of flour and how they can be used
Baking is one the most scientific parts of the cooking world. Not enough baking powder will result in a flat sponge. Too much flour? Your cookies will be like bricks. It’s important to understand your ingredients when it comes to baking. The baking aisle in the supermarket can be quite daunting, especially with so many […]
20 recipes perfect to make with the kids
Keep little hands busy while at home by trying one of these deliciously easy recipes.
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