Type: Baking and patisserie
April 26, 2021
Brownies
For all that baking is a precise science, you also need to use your common sense and know your oven. What might…
Toffee
There is a reason why toffee apples are still around: the pairing of sweet fruit with butter toffee is irresistible. Choose whichever…
Pistachio and ginger biscotti
This is a softer, friendlier version of the traditionally tooth-breaking biscuit. it still counts as biscotti, though, because it’s twice-baked. The name…
Pistachio shortbreads
These are particularly good with coffee but are also lovely served after supper, alongside a set milk pudding or some ice cream….
Sticky chocolate loaf
This is a rich cake – the Armagnac, the prunes, the treacle – but don’t let this fool you: it’s as moreish…
Pear and amaretto crumble cake
These next two cakes work well served either with a cup of tea in the afternoon or after a big meal, with…
