Ingredients: Filling: 1½ lbs pumpkin puree 2 oz unrefined caster sugar 2 oz soft dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp of ground ginger ½ tsp of ground cloves 5 tbsp double cream Pastry: 10 oz plain flour 2 tsp ground cinnamon 5 oz butter 3-4 tbsp ice cold water 1 egg white – lightly beaten Method: Remove the peel from the pumpkin, slice in half and remove the pips, wash and cut the flesh into bite size … [Read more...]
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
December 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This is a very delicate cake which requires light handling. Ingredients 25g (1oz) Cornflour 70g (2 1/2 oz) Plain Flour 2 tablespoons of good qualty cocoa powder 225g (8oz) Caster Sugar 1/2 Lemon 10 egg whites 2 pinches of salt 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar For the Icing 50g (2oz) Plain or Bitter Chocolate 40g (1 1/2 oz) Butter 100g (4oz) Icing Sugar 4 tablespoons of milk 1 egg pinch of salt Vanilla Essense Set the oven at Gas Mark 4 (180c or … [Read more...]
Sevilla Orange & Almond Cake
July 20, 2008 By 2 Comments
I first tasted this cake in a bar in southern spain and enjoyed it as I love almonds and oranges. As the season for Seville oranges is quite short, you have to make the most of them while they are available. 6 large fresh organic eggs (separated) 240 grams golden caster sugar 230 grams finely ground almonds Very finely grated zest of three oranges Juice of 8 Seville oranges A stick of cinnamon Golden caster sugar - amount to taste Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius Line a … [Read more...]
Coffee Pecan Cake
July 20, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I love coffee cakes, this one is a little different 1 cup butter (room temperature) 8 oz softened cream cheese 1 x 1.25 cups of caster sugar 2 large organic eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup whole milk 1 cup dark chocolate buttons (or Lindt thins, roughly chopped) Topping:- 1/4 cup chopped pecan nuts 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of caster sugar Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit Lightly … [Read more...]
Wholemeal Blueberry Cake
June 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
One of my favourite fruits - blueberries not only look and taste great but contain antioxidants known as anthocyanidins, some of the strongest antidotes to oxidative stress. Wholemeal Blueberry Cake Ingredients: - 1 cup caster sugar - ¼ cup butter - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 2 tablespoons lemon rind - 2 large eggs - ¾ cup plain flour - ¾ cup wholemeal flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda - ¼ cup of ground almonds - 1½ cups fresh blueberries … [Read more...]
Yorkshire Bilberry Pie
June 10, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 1½ lb bilberries 8oz puff pastry 4 cooking apples 1 bundle herbs 8oz sugar 2 tablespoons thick cream 1 egg, beaten Method Bake the apples and scrape out the pulp. Mix it with the bilberries and sugar. Line a pie plate with pastry, fill with fruit and sugar, and cover with pastry. Do not seal. Brush the top with beaten egg white, sprinkle with sugar and bake in a hot oven until golden brown. Gently lift the lid and pour in very thick cream. … [Read more...]
Yorkshire Curd Tart
June 5, 2007 By Leave a Comment
There are several things I miss about Yorkshire, one of the main things being Yorkshire Curd Tart. It is delicious mid afternoon with a nice pot of coffee [I dont drink tea!] Ingredients: 2 pints fresh full cream milk 2 tablespoons rennet * see notes 4 oz butter, softened 2 oz caster sugar 2 medium eggs, well beaten Pinch of sea salt ¼ teaspoon of ground allspice Freshly grated nutmeg – a little to taste 1 rounded tablespoon fresh white breadcrumbs 4oz good quality … [Read more...]
How to make butter cream
May 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 50 g (2 oz) butter 100 g (4 oz) icing sugar, sieved 2 x 5 ml spoon (2 tsp) hot water Method Beat butter until soft, gradually beat in icing sugar, water and any flavouring. For Variations of traditional butter cream - try Vanilla: Add a few drops of vanilla essence to the mixture & mix well. Chocolate: Add 1 tablespoon of sieved cocoa powder with the icing sugar. Coffee: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of instant coffee in the hot water. Orange or lemon: Add finely … [Read more...]
Cherry Pie
May 20, 2007 By Leave a Comment
10 inch pie dish lightly buttered Ingredients Pastry: 10 oz self raising flour 5 oz unsalted butter 4 - 5 tbsp of cold water a pinch of sea salt Filling 10 oz of cherries 4 oz Golden Granulated Sugar 2 tablespoons Kirsch 1 tablespoon Demerara sugar 2 teaspoons Cornflour 1 beaten egg to glaze Method Preheat the oven to 200°C. 1. Stone the cherries and place in a bowl with the Kirsch and sugar. Leave to soak for about an hour. Meanwhile make the pastry and leave in … [Read more...]
Chewy Granola Bars
May 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
There is no better way to start the day that a portion of Oats. Not only are they a source of slow release energy, but they are also associated with actually helping to lower cholesterol . Ingredients 4½ cups rolled oats 1 cup plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups chocolate chips, raisins, almonds, hazlenuts (any or all) (I use a mixture of chocolate, almonds, and small seedless … [Read more...]