These surprised me as being the best sourdough hot cross buns I’ve ever made so decided to share them here with you. They’re deliciously simple compared to previous prototypes on the blog. Being in lockdown here in Barcelona means I can’t go hunting high and […]
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Wonky fluffy Japanese pancakes recipe! Optionally gluten free and a class project for kids or adults… :)
These pancakes can reassure us all that delicious food need not be perfectly shaped! Yes we eat with our eyes but our stomachs will be extremely happy with these light slightly mishapen yummy treats. They can be served with all sorts of things like maple […]
Christmas treats recipes compilation! Nostalgia and inspiration… :)
This is a short xmassy post bringing together some of my favourite festive treats from past years because to be honest I’m getting very absent-minded and have already forgotton many. So lets have a nostalgic look at them together and see if they inspire us […]
Slightly healthier brioches polonaises recipe! With sourdough or standard brioches, orange blossom water and candied fruit! :)
These addictive traditional French pastries have been out of fashion but fully deserve a comeback. Small brioche buns are sliced in three then the layers soaked in rum syrup and interspersed with crème pâtissière and chopped candied fruit. They’re encased in a layer of Italian meringue, sprinkled […]
Operation ruby chocolate fruit and nut Easter eggs and hens!
Easter has come and gone and I’ve only just finished making these chocolate hens and eggs! My timing leaves much to be desired. 😉 No worries, I learnt a lot about chocolate work this time (from my mistakes and all) so wanted to record the […]
Ruby chocolate pumpkin and orange sourdough hot cross buns recipe! With dried cranberries … yum! :)
Bursting with flavour these soft fluffy hot cross buns are a great version of traditional British Easter treats. The very slightly earthy canned pumpkin purée is complemented perfectly by the bright citric freshly-grated orange zest, candied orange peel and dried cranberries. Very little allspice, cinammon […]
