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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/gas mark 4 and grease a pie dish with butter. To make the pastry, sieve the flour and icing sugar into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition. Mix together until […]
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Irish stout and cheese scones
Preheat the oven to 190 ̊C/170 ̊C/gasmark 5 and line two large baking trays with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and stout. Set aside. In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the cubes of butter. Use your fingers to work in the […]
Boozy bakes – A how to guide
Why bake with booze? Flavour Using spirits, beers or wine can give a subtle warmth to a dessert or cake, deepen the flavour and make it taste more sinful. To choose which alcohol to incorporate into your bake, consider your ingredients and choose a spirit that will complement them; for example, apple will pair well […]
Leek and gruyère tart
Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C/200 ̊C fan/gas mark Cut one of the leeks into 3cm rounds and finely chop the other. Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof pan over a medium-high heat. Cook the cut sides of the rounds of leek for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden brown, then transfer the […]
Strawberries and cream stacker
Preheat the oven to 220˚C/200˚C fan/gas mark 7 and line two baking trays with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry and cut each sheet into nine squares. Arrange on the prepared baking trays. Use a sharp knife to score a border around each square, being careful not to cut all the way through the […]
Cooking with stout? Try these 7 recipes
This is a time of experimenting with lots of different recipes and ingredients. And if you haven’t cooked with stout yet, now’s the time to do so. We have 7 out-STOUT-ing recipes for you to try.
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 […]
Sponge troubleshooting
The thought of baking a cake from scratch can be daunting. We’ve all had those moments of inspiration when we decide to make a cake — picking the recipe, buying all the ingredients to then watch it slowly sink, blow up or not even rise in the oven. Sure, this can be disheartening, and while […]
Cheesecake tips and tricks
Cheesecake is a favourite sweet treat for many, consisting of one or more layers with a delicious base of biscuit, sponge or even pastry. These delicious cakes can be as simple or as decadent as you like. In Ireland, we are fans of the set variety, but there’s a whole other world of cheesecake we’re […]