Mince pies Once you make some you won’t be able to eat bought ones again. They are just different! INGREDIENTS Makes 12-16 For the pastry 175g plain flour 75g unsalted butter 25g icing sugar (plus a tsp for sprinkling) grated rind of 1 orange (optional) 1 egg...
Biscotti Always delicious to nibble with a cup of coffee. Also makes a lovely present. INGREDIENTS Makes approximately 12 1 egg 75g caster sugar 125g plain flour 1/2 tsp baking powder grated zest of 1 orange grating of fresh nutmeg 75g brazil nuts slightly bashed in a...
Coffee cake This always seems to be the most popular cake in any gathering. The best of many versions I have tried. INGREDIENTS Makes a 18cm cake 170g unsalted butter 170g caster sugar 170g plain flour 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon baking...
Millionaire’s shortbread I’ve tried so many versions but this one really gets the right consistency which you can cut into proper squares. Make sure you have lots of friends to share it with when you make it as they won’t last long… INGREDIENTS...
