Tag: dried fruit

• Chelsea Buns- #100bakeschallenge Paul Hollywood’s Recipe.

  

  A Chelsea Bun is a rich yeasted bun flavoured with citrus zest, dried fruit and cinnamon, dusted with sugar and then glazed with a sticky topping, such as warm apricot jam. They originate from the early 18th century where they were baked at the Chelsea Bun House, an establishment popular with the Hanoverian Royal Family…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  March 7, 2023

  buns, #100bakeschallenge

  bakeries, baking, British Baking, buns, Chelsea Buns, dried fruit, Paul Holloywood recipe, Paul Hollywood, traditional, yeast, yeast baking

• Paul Hollywood’s Iced Lemon Whitby Buns #100bakeschallenge no 78.

  

  I don’t know about you, but as soon as I see a recipe has yeast in it, I have this feeling of absolute dread! I’ve never got the results I want from making something involving yeast. Or I can’t handle the dough properly as my hands are always far too hot and sticky- I blame…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  February 17, 2023

  #100bakeschallenge, Breads and Yeast Bakes, breakfast, buns

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• Sultana, Apricot and Marzipan Loaf Cake

  

  Did you know that (January 12th) is National Marzipan Day? I didn’t, until a couple of years ago and found a few posts on Twitter. Last year I celebrated this with a delicious Marzipan, cherry and almond Cake: National Marzipan Day cake which was absolutely scrumptious. This year I had half a packet of marzipan…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 12, 2023

  Amazing Cakes, Bundts, Classic and Traditional Cakes, loaf cakes, tea loaves

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• Mincemeat Shortbread

  

  Yesterday (January 6th) was National Shortbread Day. Who doesn’t love a beautiful, melt in the mouth piece of chunky all butter shortbread dusted with caster sugar? Me, for one! Shortbread is one of those bakes I never tire of making. It’s so easy to make and you can flavour it with whatever you have going…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 7, 2023

  Foodie Days Of, Traybakes, Brownies and Flapjacks

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• Dundee Cake

  

  It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve been able to bake and I’ve really missed it. Our kitchen has had a revamp- a new floor, painted walls and soon to have new light fittings. Why not a completely brand new kitchen? For a start there is nothing wrong with our old one and we…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  November 29, 2022

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• Garibaldi Biscuits #100bakeschallenge

  

  Do you like Garibaldi biscuits? I don’t care much for them, to be honest. I don’t know why I’m not that fussed with them and I love eating biscuits far too much! It’s not that they have dried fruit in them. Maybe it’s their texture. I don’t know. But at least they taste nicer than…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  June 6, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Biscuits and Cookies

  #100bakeschallenge, baking, biscuits, biscuits to go with a cup of tea, British favourites, dried fruit, Garibaldi biscuits, squashed fly biscuits, teatime treats, traditional biscuits

• #100bakeschallenge: Bara Brith and Welsh Cakes.

  It was St David’s Day this Tuesday. I’m not Welsh, although I have strong connections with Wales. My mum was born in Colwyn Bay, although she grew up in Kent and I have family who live in North Wales. I actually went to uni in Bangor, where I did my teaching degree and have lots…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  March 6, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Family Meals, loaf cakes, No Bakes, Regional Baking

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• Apricot And Cranberry Granola Bars

  Friday 21st January was National Granola Bar Day according to MyLegoMan #MostlyFoodieDaysOf calendar. I love Granola Bars, even though they can be deceptively calorific. I try my hardest not to make or eat them too much, but occasionally the temptation is too much. On Thursday afternoon I was asked to make some Granola Bars so…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 23, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Foodie Days Of, Traybakes, Brownies and Flapjacks

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• Cranberry and White Chocolate Shortbread #100bakeschallenge/ National Shortbread day

  

  January 6th 2022 Did you know that January 6th is #NationalShortbreadDay? I didn’t until I got a My Legoman Mostly Foodie Days of Calendar for my kitchen wall. Or rather, its framed but still on the floor in my office until I can move pictures around in my kitchen and have the space to put…

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 9, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Foodie Days Of, Traybakes, Brownies and Flapjacks

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• Sticky Toffee Pudding- #100bakes

  

  This is my go-to dessert recipe for New Year’s Day or for a winter family Sunday lunch

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 2, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Christmas, Classic and Traditional Cakes, Family Meals, Hot Puddings and Desserts, Seasonal

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