Bread and Biscuits

Focaccia

Focaccia

A gorgeous bread – great for outdoor eating, sharing with friends and family. I have frozen left over slices and enjoyed later, reheated to have with soup. Focaccia is not...

Focaccia

A gorgeous bread – great for outdoor eating, sharing with friends and family. I have frozen left over slices and enjoyed later, reheated to have with soup. Focaccia is not...

Chocolate Wool Bread

Chocolate Wool Bread

This is unbelievable – warm, soft chocolate sweet bread looking interesting and fun - resembling a hank of wool. If you do happen to have left overs – try slices...

Chocolate Wool Bread

This is unbelievable – warm, soft chocolate sweet bread looking interesting and fun - resembling a hank of wool. If you do happen to have left overs – try slices...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yummy, easy, quick and no special kit required! I always mix biscuits by hand because I think a machine overworks the dough. Equipment required : Large mixing bowl, small bowl,...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yummy, easy, quick and no special kit required! I always mix biscuits by hand because I think a machine overworks the dough. Equipment required : Large mixing bowl, small bowl,...

Chocolate Teacakes

Chocolate Teacakes

These nostalgic little treats are adored by young and old alike. Thin shiny chocolate shell, soft vanilla marshmallow, jam surprise and crisp chocolate covered digestive base. I use my gf...

Chocolate Teacakes

These nostalgic little treats are adored by young and old alike. Thin shiny chocolate shell, soft vanilla marshmallow, jam surprise and crisp chocolate covered digestive base. I use my gf...

Mini Bourbon Hearts

Mini Bourbon Hearts

These little sandwich biscuits are quick and easy to make and perfect treats for Valentines Day.

Mini Bourbon Hearts

These little sandwich biscuits are quick and easy to make and perfect treats for Valentines Day.

Dorothy's Seeded No Knead Bread

Dorothy's Seeded No Knead Bread

This bread can be made in the morning or evening. It needs at least 8-10 hours of rising time but can also be left to rise for 24 hours. It...

Dorothy's Seeded No Knead Bread

This bread can be made in the morning or evening. It needs at least 8-10 hours of rising time but can also be left to rise for 24 hours. It...

Jammy Dodgers

Jammy Dodgers

These little biscuits offer me a touch of nostalgia. My favourite biscuit of all time and even better made at home.

Jammy Dodgers

These little biscuits offer me a touch of nostalgia. My favourite biscuit of all time and even better made at home.

Yorkshire Teacakes

Yorkshire Teacakes

A traditional Yorkshire teacake is totally moreish. It has a dark, well baked crust and is best eaten fresh on the day of baking but totally delicious toasted the next...

Yorkshire Teacakes

A traditional Yorkshire teacake is totally moreish. It has a dark, well baked crust and is best eaten fresh on the day of baking but totally delicious toasted the next...

Brioche

Brioche

Truly beautiful – soft, rich, so tasty and delicious on its own, toasted, served with bacon or pate and makes a great base for many desserts and the best bread...

Brioche

Truly beautiful – soft, rich, so tasty and delicious on its own, toasted, served with bacon or pate and makes a great base for many desserts and the best bread...

Cherry, Chocolate and Almond Baby Biscotti

Cherry, Chocolate and Almond Baby Biscotti

These crunchy, twice baked Italian biscuits are delicious. I often make several batches at Christmas time, wrap them in cellophane bags and give them as gifts.  They keep for up...

Cherry, Chocolate and Almond Baby Biscotti

These crunchy, twice baked Italian biscuits are delicious. I often make several batches at Christmas time, wrap them in cellophane bags and give them as gifts.  They keep for up...

Mini Gingerbread Houses

Mini Gingerbread Houses

These little houses are just beautiful. Use to decorate your Christmas cake, give as gifts or use as table place settings.  I just love them. No fancy cutters, templates or...

Mini Gingerbread Houses

These little houses are just beautiful. Use to decorate your Christmas cake, give as gifts or use as table place settings.  I just love them. No fancy cutters, templates or...

Wholesome Loaf

Wholesome Loaf

ThIs incredibly tasty loaf has a real “feel good” about it and I like to give it a quick easy butter glaze when it comes straight from the oven to...

Wholesome Loaf

ThIs incredibly tasty loaf has a real “feel good” about it and I like to give it a quick easy butter glaze when it comes straight from the oven to...

Gingerbread

Gingerbread

You will need a baking sheet lined with reusable baking parchment  

Gingerbread

You will need a baking sheet lined with reusable baking parchment  

Apricot and Almond Cereal Bars

Apricot and Almond Cereal Bars

I urge you to try these ! High fibre, lots of healthy ingredients, dairy free, vegan, not too sweet and they're filling ! A great snack

Apricot and Almond Cereal Bars

I urge you to try these ! High fibre, lots of healthy ingredients, dairy free, vegan, not too sweet and they're filling ! A great snack

White Bread

White Bread

Nothing compares to freshly baked home made bread and this is a good starter recipe. The link to my you tube video below will take you to a step by...

White Bread

Nothing compares to freshly baked home made bread and this is a good starter recipe. The link to my you tube video below will take you to a step by...

Rye and Fennel Thins

Rye and Fennel Thins

These little oatcakes with a hint of fennel are truly delicious and especially with cheese  

Rye and Fennel Thins

These little oatcakes with a hint of fennel are truly delicious and especially with cheese  

Dark Rye and Fennel Loaf or 12 Dark Rye Crusty Dinner Rolls

Dark Rye and Fennel Loaf or 12 Dark Rye Crusty ...

A wholesome "feel good" bread - great with soup and cheese. Recipe is for one bloomer or 2lb loaf tin or 12 dinner rolls.

Dark Rye and Fennel Loaf or 12 Dark Rye Crusty ...

A wholesome "feel good" bread - great with soup and cheese. Recipe is for one bloomer or 2lb loaf tin or 12 dinner rolls.

Cherry Bakewell Scones with Clotted Cream

Cherry Bakewell Scones with Clotted Cream

One of the quickest bakes and one of the most delicious. I am always playing around with flavours and ingredients and decided that these Cherry Bakewell scones will be perfect...

Cherry Bakewell Scones with Clotted Cream

One of the quickest bakes and one of the most delicious. I am always playing around with flavours and ingredients and decided that these Cherry Bakewell scones will be perfect...

Chelsea Buns

Chelsea Buns

A fresh Chelsea bun, light and lovely with just the right amount of sweetness absolutely hits the spot !    

Chelsea Buns

A fresh Chelsea bun, light and lovely with just the right amount of sweetness absolutely hits the spot !    

Cheese and Caraway Scones

Cheese and Caraway Scones

There are times when a slice of cake just will not do and a savoury bite is required in order to satisfy my cravings. This little cheese scone is packed...

Cheese and Caraway Scones

There are times when a slice of cake just will not do and a savoury bite is required in order to satisfy my cravings. This little cheese scone is packed...

Lemon Shortbread Biscuits

Lemon Shortbread Biscuits

Delicious any time of the year.  Decorate with royal icing at Easter time, make larger biscuits then fill with strawberries and fresh cream for afternoon tea in the summer time or...

Lemon Shortbread Biscuits

Delicious any time of the year.  Decorate with royal icing at Easter time, make larger biscuits then fill with strawberries and fresh cream for afternoon tea in the summer time or...

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns

I adore a fresh hot cross bun, slightly warm with butter. Many recipes finish with a sticky glaze applied after baking whilst the buns are still hot.  This for me...

Hot Cross Buns

I adore a fresh hot cross bun, slightly warm with butter. Many recipes finish with a sticky glaze applied after baking whilst the buns are still hot.  This for me...

Mini Croissant, Pain au Raisin and Danish pastries

Mini Croissant, Pain au Raisin and Danish pastries

I think most people adore croissants and danish pastries and if you are motivated to want to make your own then this recipe and method with plenty of detail will...

Mini Croissant, Pain au Raisin and Danish pastries

I think most people adore croissants and danish pastries and if you are motivated to want to make your own then this recipe and method with plenty of detail will...

Cherry Flapjack

Cherry Flapjack

This is an inexpensive family favourite. These little bars will keep for up to two weeks in a tin but in my house they don’t last that long.  Great for...

Cherry Flapjack

This is an inexpensive family favourite. These little bars will keep for up to two weeks in a tin but in my house they don’t last that long.  Great for...

Seeded Soda Bread

Seeded Soda Bread

Soda bread is quick and easy though many recipes have in the past put me off due to the overwhelming taste of bicarbonate of soda. I have been testing the...

Seeded Soda Bread

Soda bread is quick and easy though many recipes have in the past put me off due to the overwhelming taste of bicarbonate of soda. I have been testing the...

Crusty Topped Bloomer (Tiger Bread)

Crusty Topped Bloomer (Tiger Bread)

This is a simple white bloomer loaf that has a tasty crunchy top which once you have tried it you will be hooked.  You get more for your money with...

Crusty Topped Bloomer (Tiger Bread)

This is a simple white bloomer loaf that has a tasty crunchy top which once you have tried it you will be hooked.  You get more for your money with...

Festive Stollen Bundt

I usually make a Stollen at Christmas which is tasty on its own, can be buttered and also toasted. Totally tasty but not much of a looker !  I have...

Festive Stollen Bundt

I usually make a Stollen at Christmas which is tasty on its own, can be buttered and also toasted. Totally tasty but not much of a looker !  I have...

Nancy's Spiced Christmas Shortbreads

Nancy's Spiced Christmas Shortbreads

Easy, quick, inexpensive, delicious and make excellent little gifts.

Nancy's Spiced Christmas Shortbreads

Easy, quick, inexpensive, delicious and make excellent little gifts.

Vanilla Shortcake Biscuits

Vanilla Shortcake Biscuits

These little shortbread biscuits - easy, inexpensive and tasty especially if you take the time to dip or drizzle with a little chocolate.

Vanilla Shortcake Biscuits

These little shortbread biscuits - easy, inexpensive and tasty especially if you take the time to dip or drizzle with a little chocolate.

My Sourdough

My Sourdough

If you want to spend time making a loaf of sourdough then you will love this recipe.  Once you have thought about making it then you will need 24 hours...

My Sourdough

If you want to spend time making a loaf of sourdough then you will love this recipe.  Once you have thought about making it then you will need 24 hours...

Natural Leaven

Natural Leaven

I used to believe that only the dedicated bread bakers would have the time, commitment and inclination to embark on what is an absolute wonder of nature - and that...

Natural Leaven

I used to believe that only the dedicated bread bakers would have the time, commitment and inclination to embark on what is an absolute wonder of nature - and that...

Apple and Cinnamon Scones

Apple and Cinnamon Scones

HOW TO VIDEO : https://youtu.be/y2KuKK9GQzw I love these little scones and like any scone, they can be made in a jiffy.  My addition of apple and cinnamon gives a very...

Apple and Cinnamon Scones

HOW TO VIDEO : https://youtu.be/y2KuKK9GQzw I love these little scones and like any scone, they can be made in a jiffy.  My addition of apple and cinnamon gives a very...