Tag: Butter

Parmesan Scones

Parmesan Scones

These accidental cheese scones was so amazing and could be the best scones I’ve ever made. The Parmesan adds a little extra fat to this dough making it light and airy with a slight saltiness that offsets any sweet toppings like jam and cream. Process 

Shortbread

Shortbread

What could be more perfect that a few bites of buttery homemade shortbread? The ideal accompaniment to a warm cup of tea or even a thoughtful gift to a friend or family. Process Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line and butter a square 

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

This recipe combines warm spices like ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg into a chewy cookie that can be decorated by the kids. Make this versatile dough ahead of time and simply roll out and cut into any shape you desire, whether it’s gingerbread men or snowflakes for Christmas or the pieces of a gingerbread house.

Ingredients

  • 100 grams soft butter
  • 50 grams muscovado sugar
  • 5 tbsp golden syrup
  • 225 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg powder

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Sieve
  • Baking tray/sheet pan
  • Cookie cutters
  • Clingfilm
  • Baking parchment/paper

Process

Step 1:

Gently heat the butter and muscovado sugar in a saucepan over a low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not boil.

Step 2:

Pour the butter and sugar mixture into a mixing bowl, sieve in the flour, baking soda, ground spices and golden syrup. Mix to combine into a dough.

Step 3:

Cover the dough in clingfilm and rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4:

Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a baking tray with baking parchment.

Step 5:

Roll out the dough and use cookies cutters to cut out shapes and bake for 15 minutes.

Orange Madeira Loaf

Orange Madeira Loaf

A moist Madeira loaf that is perfect as a layer in a trifle or just on it’s own for tea-time. Process Preheat the oven to 170°C. Line and butter a loaf pan. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and 

Custard Cookies

Custard Cookies

Process Preheat the oven to 170° C.  Line and grease a baking tray with baking paper or parchment. In a stand-mixer or with a balloon whisk, cream the butter and sugar until light & fluffy. Add the egg and whisk until combined. Sift in the