Aleksandar Taralezhkov teaches us how to make and amazing filo pie from scratch! This recipe happens to have a vegetarian filling and vegan pastry. You can use pre-bought filo pastry as well. IngredientsFor the Filo Pastry500g plain flour½ tbsp salt 1 ½ tbsp olive oil250ml water For the Filling2 leeks, finely chopped250g butter3 tbsp yoghurt150g feta cheese, crumbled3 eggs For … Read More
This recipe is inspired by Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes. This stunning celebration cake has layers of light sponge soaked in amaretto syrup and sandwiched with custard cream and more fresh cream on top. IngredientsFor the Cake6 eggs200g caster2 tsp vanilla bean pastezest of 1 lemon100g pasta flour100g cornflour For the Cream Filling700ml whole milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste2 tbsp instant … Read More
This wonderful recipe is from the ‘Joy of Chocolate’ by Paul A. Young. IngredientsFor the Base50g chocolate, roughly chopped75g unsalted butter, softened200g milk chocolate digestives, crushed For the Filling50g chocolate, roughly chopped100g 70% dark chocolate500g cream cheese, room temperature100g icing sugar250ml double cream For the Topping125g 70% dark chocolate50g milk chocolate 140g unsalted butter120g caster sugar50ml water175g double cream2 pinches … Read More
I’m going to teach you how to truly make the perfect loaf. Ingredients400g strong white/bread flour7g fast-action yeast7g salt30g butter, softened250ml water, warmolive oil Method– Add the flour, fast-action yeast, salt, and butter to an electric mixer. – Then, slowly add the water a little bit at a time and mix with your hands until you form a soft dough. … Read More
A classic with a twist – no pun intended! Ingredients For the Buns200ml milk2 tsp ground cardamom225g unsalted butter, softened 600g white bread flour10g salt10g fast-action yeast60g caster sugar3 eggs200g soft brown sugar1 tsp ground cinnamon100g dark chocolate, finely chopped For the Sugar Syrup100g caster sugar100ml water Method– Preheat the oven to 190°C / 170°C with a fan. – Add … Read More
This is a super festive recipe but I could probably eat it anytime of year! Ingredients6 eggscaster sugar50g cocoa powder¼ tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp vanilla extracticing sugar For the Ganache80g dark chocolate50 unsalted butter150ml double cream, heated For the Hazelnut Brittle 100g caster sugar 40g hazelnuts, roughly chopped For the Filling300ml double cream1 tbsp sugar Method– Preheat the oven to … Read More
This is a super simple recipe – a perfect gift or festive treat! Ingredients350g plain flour230g caster sugar2 tsp baking powder2 tsp mixed spice2 large eggs80g pecans, roughly chopped80g almonds, roughly chopped80g roast hazelnuts, roughly chopped Method– Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C with a fan. – In a large bowl, add the plain flour, caster sugar, baking powder, … Read More
These gooey brownies are a classic with a twist of caramel and nuts! IngredientsFor the Brownie280g salted butter280g dark chocolate, 70 % cocoa5 large eggs450g caster sugar200g plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extractpinch of salt1 handful roast pecans, roughly chopped1 handful roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped For the Caramel100g caster sugar40g unsalted butter60ml double cream Method– Preheat the oven to 180°C … Read More
A fantastic bake which is my go-to! These lovely cupcakes are perfect as gifts or to share with your family. IngredientsFor the Cakes100g golden caster sugar60ml sunflower oil1 large egg120g self-raising flour30g cocoa powder1 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaa pinch of salt2 tbsp instant coffee140ml water For the Ganache100g butter, softened150g dark chocolate, broken into pieces1 tsp golden … Read More
This is my favourite summer cake recipe! Super simple to make – you can’t go wrong! Ingredients For the Cake200g golden caster sugar200g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder4 large eggs200g unsalted butter, softened1 tsp vanilla extractzest of 1 lemon For the Filling50g caster sugar50ml water50ml amaretto 250g mascarpone cheese300ml double cream1 punnet of raspberries Method– Preheat the oven to … Read More
