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NewsletterI 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 […]
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Meringue mishaps
Something as simple as egg white and sugar can be transformed into so many beautiful desserts. Even though the ingredients may be simple, they can certainly have their problems, and you want to be confident about your meringue-making skills before running the risk of holding the bowl over your head. I’m going to run through […]
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 […]
The basics of bread making
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Bread is one of those things that we all love, but sometimes don’t realise how much fun it can be to bake it yourself. I find it so satisfying to see my dough double in size, and love the look of its golden crust […]
All things pastry
The perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or your morning Danish with your coffee, when the pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There is such a wide variety of pastry types out there such as shortcrust, puff, choux, filo and so on. Pastry can be […]
How to make your own Indian fakeaway
We can’t travel right now, but our tastebuds can! Use your mealtimes to transport yourself to more exotic surroundings — from the safety of your kitchen. This week, we’re craving Indian flavours… Curries Let’s start with everyone’s favourite Indian dish, good old chicken tikka masala. Find the classic version here, or check out our lighter take […]
Cake decorators tool kit
If you are as passionate about baking cakes as I am, now is the perfect time to move on to the next level…the art of cake decorating. Cake decorating can be something as simple as filling and icing a cake with buttercream or can be as complex as piping delicate flowers on the sides of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mini layer cakes
Dr. Oetker mini layered cakes to celebrate World Baking Day.