If you’re looking for biscuits to give to friends and family at Christmas and Easter, try Florentines. Rich, chewy, and packed with nuts and fruits, these honey-sweetened treats taste truly celebratory. Try making your own Candied Peel and use it in our delicious Florentine recipe. About Florentines Florentines are ancient …
There are so many reasons to try making your own Italian biscotti. These twice-cooked biscuits can be adapted to include any of your favourite nuts, fruit or chocolate – they’ll keep for ages, and friends and family will appreciate a jar at Christmas. Ready to give them a try? The …
Looking for some old-fashioned biscuit recipes? Mention coconut pyramids, shortbread, jam and melting moments and the Women’s Institute comes to mind. Famous for its baking prowess, the Institute has been providing us with home-baked treats for almost 100 years. Try one of their classic Biscuit Recipes and find out why. …
Old-fashioned cakes are back in style. And if you’re looking for vintage, it doesn’t get more authentic than W.I. recipes! Browse through an old Women’s Institute book, and you’ll find recipes that are the predecessors to our modern favourites. The names may be different, and the lard and ammonia may …
Baking has a long history in Devon and Cornwall. From cream teas to cider and saffron cakes, the region has its own share of classics. If you feel like baking something that will take you to the Regency coastline and summer orchards of Devon or Cornwall, here are two favourites …
Wales has a rich culinary tradition. If you’d like to try baking a traditional cake recipe from Wales, try one of our favourites – below. About Welsh baking Historically, the country’s main occupations – agriculture and mining – meant that there were a lot of famished Welsh men arriving home …
Why not try your hand at baking some British classics? The Midlands is a rich source of baking tradition, from humble oatcakes to delicious plum bread. Try our classic recipe for Bakewell Tart and give your family a taste of British baking history! Regional Food in the Midlands The heart …
You can fill and ice almost any cake with chocolate – and why not? From a glossy glaze to a spreadable buttercream, every type of icing can be adapted to include chocolate. Chocoholics will love our icing and filling recipes… (All recipes make enough to fill and ice a standard …
The perfect shortbread can be quite elusive. Read our essential guide and try our classic recipe – you could discover a new family favourite! Shortbread – Tips For Success Good shortbread is pale, buttery, crunchy, and ‘short’. This means it crumbles at every bite, giving that characteristic shortbread texture. It …
Big, warm, chewy and rich – the perfect chocolate chip cookie is worth getting right. Here’s our favourite recipe for this home-baked classic. Investigating Cookies If you take your chocolate chips seriously, you’ll be pleased to hear you’re not alone. Countless chefs and food writers have announced their “perfect” recipe, …
