A lot of people are put off making a Swiss roll through fear of the rolling and the cracking. A lot of the time the cake will crack, I think this gives the Swiss roll character and proves it is homemade.
I have made a black forest Swiss roll with cream and cherries, however you can make any filling you want or prefer. Continue reading “Black Forest Swiss Roll”
This recipe will make about 30 cookies (depending on the size of your cookie cutter)
These cookies are so versatile you can use any cookie cutter, sandwich two together, make window cookies or mug hanging cookies and more.
Because I have chilled the dough before baking, the cookies will retain their shape and not distort during the baking process.
Today I have made sandwiched cookies with a heart window and some mug hanging cookies to enjoy with my hot chocolate. Continue reading “Valentine Cookies”
During the winter months we need a little extra warmth with our afternoon tea, the ginger in these scone gives that added warmth and comfort. I have found the best way to mix the black treacle in to the scone mix is to dissolve it in a little warm milk, it gets a little sticky otherwise! Continue reading “Ginger and Black Treacle Scones”
I had some walnuts left over from Christmas that needed liberating, after a lot of thought I made these cookies. You can of course use a pack of walnuts. Continue reading “Walnut and Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies”
If you have any marzipan left over after marzipaning your cake can I suggest marzipan scones. They are so good that I buy extra just to make them. Continue reading “Marzipan Scones”
This makes a lovely centre piece or nibble platter for any party. At other times of the year you can use your other cookie cutters to create a cookie wreath. Continue reading “Christmas Cookie Wreath”
If you get fed up with mince pies why not try my mince pie scones??
This recipe will make 6 x 65mm scones or 4 x 75mm scones Continue reading “Mince Pie Scones”
I always like to have a Yule log for Christmas, it’s a good option for those who don’t like fruit cake or marzipan. They are easy to make and will keep for a few days in an air tight tin. Continue reading “Yule Log”
At Christmas time there is so much to do and most of it needs to be done at the last minute on the day.
If you don’t have time to make your own Swiss roll, don’t panic, just keep a couple of your favourite swiss rolls in the cupboard on standby and within 30mins you can rustle up a Yule log! Continue reading “Yule Log (ready made swiss roll)”
If you are making an afternoon tea over the holiday period, what could be better than an orange and cranberry scone?
I made these into a round and cut into triangles just before baking, I also used the juice from the grated orange to make an icing to drizzle over the top. Continue reading “Orange and Cranberry Scones”
