Sacher Torte
The history of the Sacher Torte is as rich as its flavor. This iconic Viennese cake has a fascinating tale that spans centuries:- Origins: The […]
Baking
How to Make a Swiss Roll
A swiss roll with a generous swirl of jam and even cream is a real luxury and something that has been enjoyed at tea for […]
How to Make a Lemon Drizzle Cake
The classic afternoon tea always needs a lemon drizzle cake. It always sounds as good as it tastes. I like this one because the reward […]
How to Make a Coffee And Walnut Cake
The classic coffee and walnut cake is what baking is all about. It’s standard fare for a bake sale or indeed café offering something sweet […]
How to make Tuiles
Tuiles are French wafers (thin biscuits) which are baked. They are formed into an arc rather like a Pringle™. They make an elegant garnish for […]
How to make Empire Biscuits
Empire biscuits are easy to make. Old-fashioned but delicious they still grace the teatime table. They are simply a sandwich of biscuit with raspberry jam […]
Sourdough – A Rising Phoenix Of The Bread World
If you can imagine a bread heaven it might just be the smell of freshly baked sourdough that epitomises all that is great and good. […]
How To Make The Ethiopian Flatbread Injera
Injera is a unique and versatile flatbread that holds a central place in Ethiopian cuisine. This spongy, tangy bread serves not only as a utensil […]
Taking Gluten Out Of Baked Goods: The Rise Of Gluten-Free
Gluten-free products had been increasingly hitting the shelves to become one of the fastest growing food segments in recent times. Nowadays being gluten-free is a […]
Bread Makers – A Must Have Kitchen Appliance Or A Cheat?
If you are going to invest in one kitchen gadget this year, we recommend that you make it a bread maker! Purists can look on […]
Making Paratha Bread
Paratha is a classic Indian flat bread which is similar to a chapati only richer and flakier. It looks like a triangular bread. The bread […]
What Are Snickerdoodle Cookies ?
Snickerdoodle cookies sound rather peculiar to anybody hasn’t tried these biscuits before but they are rather yummy. As with most cookie recipes they are made […]
Is The Use of PFAS on Cookware A Slippery Slope?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been a topic of increasing concern in recent years due to their widespread use in various products and potential […]
Steamed Cake
A steamed cake is very distinct from a baked cake. Seems simple to say but they are very different in texture and resemble a steamed […]
What Is The Flavour Of Bread ?
The flavour of bread may seem a peculiar characteristic to focus upon because we all know really what bread is and how it is meant […]
The National Bread Of Iran: Sangak
Travel to Iran and you will taste the national bread of this country, sangak. (Persian: سنگک, Azerbaijani: Səngək; or nan-e sangak نان سنگک). It is […]
Producing Crackers
Crackers are a type of biscuit which have long been valued for their diversity and versatility. They were first produced to sustain travelers such as […]
Chinese Steamed Buns
Chinese steam bread or buns are popular staples to accompany all sorts of chinese dishes. Peking duck and chow meins are all popular dishes which […]
Making Pastry Or Paste: A Chef’s Essential Skill
Cold hands, warm heart, great at pastry. All pastry is a mix of flour, many with fat and water which are all put together to […]
How To Prepare A Ciabatta
Ciabatta bread, for all its ubiquity has retained its quality even though it is produced a massive scale. It is one of the great breads […]