For the babka dough Makes 1 loaf Add 60ml warm whole milk to a bowl, then sprinkle over 7g of active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar. Leave to sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Mix 265g plain flour, 2 large eggs and the yeast mixture in a large bowl for two minutes until […]
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Pretzels
Pour the lukewarm water into a jug and add the yeast and brown sugar. Leave for five minutes. Sieve the flour and salt into a large bowl. Rub in the butter until it reaches a sandy texture. Make a well in the centre of the bowl and add the milk mixture. Mix until it just […]
How to: roast peppers
This foolproof method means you’ll never need to buy jarred red peppers again! 1 Preheat the oven to 230°C/210°C fan/gas mark 8 and place a rack in the upper half of the oven. Line a baking tray with tin foil. 2 Cut the peppers in half and remove the stems, seeds and membranes. Lay the […]
5 ways with: steaming
1. Steam-baked eggs Serves 2 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4. Lightly grease a small baking dish with oil, butter or cooking spray. Gently whisk 4 eggs together in a small bowl with a splash of milk. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover with tin foil and place the baking dish in […]
How to: make bruschetta
Bruschetta is that brilliantly simple Italian creation, perfectly suited for easy entertaining or a simple summer meal. Toasted slices of oiled bread, finished with fresh toppings. Bellissimo! It really is as simple as 1 – 2 – 3, so we’ll run down the steps to make sure you’ve got perfectly flavoursome, crunchy bruschetta every time. […]
Our verdict on kitchen gadgets
We help you decide which kitchen gadgets are worth the splurge Whether you’re a novice cook or an aspiring chef, there are certain tools that will be left unused in any kitchen. It seems that year upon year, food trends dictate which kitchen tools and gadgets are needed to make cooking easier, neater and safer […]
Tips from the Easy Food test kitchen
“Get into the habit of sharpening your knives each time you use them. A couple of runs on a sharpening steel will keep your knives in good shape, making slicing, chopping and cutting much easier than it would be with a dull blade.” — Caroline, Editor “I picked up one cooking tip a while ago that I […]
Cooking tips from the Easy Food team
“Get into the habit of sharpening your knives each time you use them. A couple of runs on a sharpening steel will keep your knives in good shape, making slicing, chopping and cutting much easier than it would be with a dull blade.” — Caroline, Editor “I picked up one cooking tip a while ago that I […]
Our verdict on kitchen gadgets
We help you decide which kitchen gadgets are worth the splurge Whether you’re a novice cook or an aspiring chef, there are certain tools that will be left unused in any kitchen. It seems that year upon year, food trends dictate which kitchen tools and gadgets are needed to make cooking easier, neater and safer […]
Six questions to ask before buying a large appliance
Make sure to tick these boxes before splurging on that new fridge, freezer, oven or dishwasher.