Tag: Tea-time

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 

Chocolate Ganache Cake

Chocolate Ganache Cake

This light and airy chocolate sponge cake is surprisingly moist considering there’s no butter in this cake. Top with luscious chocolate ganache and serve with freshly whipped cream for a celebration any day of the week. Ingredients: Chocolate Cake 250 ml water 75 ml vegetable 

Royal Icing

Royal Icing

Ingredients

  • 450 grams icing / confectioners / powdered sugar, sifted
  • 5 ml vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites
  • gel food colouring in your favourite colours

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Piping bags

Process

Step 1:

Combine icing sugar, vanilla and egg whites in a mixing bowl.

Step 2:

Whisk to combine all ingredients until completely smooth in consistency.

Step 3:

Separate into smaller bowls and add a drop of gel food colouring into each and mix in.

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 

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 

Scones

Scones

Soft and fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, this easy scone recipe can be made everyday. I toss in dried fruit and nuts or cheese and herbs for a savoury version.

Makes 10 scones

Process

Preheat the oven to 170°C.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the self-raising flour and salt.

Rub in the cold butter until there are course pebbles or crumbs.

Whisk the egg and buttermilk and pour a little at a time into the course crumbs, gently bringing together into a loose dough.

Knead gently, and try not to over-mix the dough or it will become tough.

Prep a smooth work surface with a light dusting of flour and pat the scone dough to a thickness of about 2 cm, again making sure not to overwork the dough. Cut out scones into the shapes you desire and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush with a little milk and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top.

Serve with butter, cream, preserves or cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 3⁄4 cups self-raising flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk
  • 2 tbs sugar
  • 2 tbs milk

Optional Additions:

  • 50g chopped nuts
  • 50g chopped dried fruit