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Send the scent of Christmas wafting through your home, and get a trayful of beautiful decorations to boot! Try making some homemade biscuits to hang on the Christmas tree this year. An Old Tradition Baking decorated biscuits for Christmas is an old tradition that dates back centuries. From the German …
Here’s an Afternoon Tea with a difference – everything is made with chocolate! From genuine hot chocolate to chocolate and cherry sandwiches, this Chocolate Delight menu is reserved for devoted chocoholics only! What’s For Tea? This is Afternoon Tea, so you could sip cups of Earl Grey. Or you could …
Afternoon Tea has been an English tradition since 1800. And though it’s famous for the scones, the first course of an Afternoon Tea is a selection of dainty sandwiches. They should be crustless, finger-sized, and served on an antique platter. The fillings should be quite light and delicate, in keeping …
Why not make your own clotted cream or butter to use in your baking? It’s not as intimidating as it sounds! Try our traditionally-inspired methods to make your own dairy butter for toast and cakes – or luscious clotted cream to spread on Home-baked Scones! Making Fresh Butter Have you …
Baking the perfect scones is well and good, but you’re going to need some perfect jam to spread on them. In this article we cover the basics of jam-making and a recipe for a decadent Strawberry and Champagne Jam. Just pile it onto Freshly-baked Scones, top with Clotted Cream, and …
For more than three centuries, chocolate éclairs have been delighting chocophiles all over the world. This elegant pastry creation combines some of our favourite things: chocolate, custard cream, and light, crispy pastry. Ready to try making chocolate eclairs for yourself? We thought you might be… There are three elements to …
Traditional jam tarts are enjoying a revival. And why not? They’re an essential component of the classic afternoon tea, and easy enough for children to make. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make your own jam tarts. Make Traditional Jam Tarts Keep the kitchen and ingredients cool to ensure your Pastry …
Make your own Devonshire Splits (also known as Devon Buns or Chudleighs) to serve at your Afternoon Tea. These sweet buns are enriched with butter and sugar. What’s A Devonshire Split? Dating back to the 19th century, Devonshire Splits are yeasted buns served at Afternoon Tea. There’s some contention whether …
Having trouble with your peaks? Homemade meringues are the perfect base for all sorts of wonderful treats. Learn to master pavlova, and you’ll be able to whip up quick puds at short notice. Here’s our guide to making perfect pavlova. Pavolva – Keys to Success The dessert is believed to …
Baking with your bread machine can be quick, easy, and rewarding. There’s no yeast, no timings, and not much washing up – why not give it a try? About Bread Machine Baking Cakes and ‘quick breads’ are leavened with baking powder or bicarbonate of soda, rather than yeast. This means …