Cheddar and Caramelised Onion Tear and Share Loaf
Start with the onions – in a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter and throw in the onions and the sugar and stir around until all the onions are coated, then turn the heat down and let them gently sweat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid the onions […]
Basic Crusty White Loaf
You will need a 2lb loaf tin which you should oil and line with a strip of grease-proof paper. In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast and salt with the water and 1 tablespoon olive oil and stir together using a rubber spatula. Turn out onto a well-floured surface and knead for 10 minutes […]
Mini Calzones
Make the dough by mixing the flour, salt, yeast and sugar together in a bowl. Add the salt and yeast to opposite sides of the bowl, or the salt will kill off the yeast. Stir in the olive oil and the water with a silicone spatula until roughly combined. Tip the dough out onto a […]
Wild Garlic, Cheese & Wine Bread
In the bowl of your stand mixer combine 500g of the strong white bread flour with the yeast. In saucepan, heat wine, butter, sugar and salt until warm, stirring constantly until butter almost melts. Add butter-wine mixture to dry mixture. And add the egg. Beat at low speed with the dough hook attached for 30 […]
Stove Top Flat Breads
Pour the flour onto a surface, mix the salt, sugar and yeast into the flour being careful not to allow direct contact between the yeast and salt. Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour the water and oil into this. Using your fingers mix the flour into the water and […]
Cinnamon, Maple and Candied Bacon Buns
First, place the butter and milk into a small saucepan, heating gently until all the butter has melted. Leave to cool until lukewarm. Add the flour, sugar and ground cardamom into a large mixing bowl then place the yeast on one side, and the salt on another – this is crucial as the salt can […]
“Quick” Sour-Soda-Seeded-Bread
The night before you wish to bake, whisk the flour, apple juice and water together until they form a smooth paste. Leave overnight, in a sealed plastic container at room temperature. It will start to form bubbles. When you are ready to bake, pre-heat your oven to 200°c gas mark 6. Place 50g of butter […]
Fred Bread Rolls
White Bread rolls: Add the Homepride bread flour, salt, yeast and sugar to a large bowl, making sure salt and yeast are kept separate. Add the softened butter in small pieces to the dry mix. Add the milk and water together in a jug and warm in a microwave for 15 seconds. Add the water […]
Fruit & Seed Crisp Bread
Pre-heat oven to 180c fan, line a baking sheet with baking parchment. In a large bowl mix flour, ground almonds, caster sugar, salt and bicarbonate of soda. Rub diced butter in with fingers to resemble bread crumbs. Add Fennel seeds, mixed dried fruit, flaked almonds, seed mix and orange zest. Whisk eggs and buttermilk together […]
Brioche Tropezienne
Add strong bread flour, yeast, salt and caster sugar to the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle (or bladed paddle). Add eggs, tepid milk and vanilla extract and mix on low speed to combine. Slowly add the small butter pieces, one at a time. Now swap the blade for the dough hook and […]
Hot Cross Chunnies (Cheesy Hot Cross Buns!)
Penny is a professional recipe writer and food stylist who loves to cook so created us this variation on a traditional Hot Cross Bun, it’s deliciously cheesy and makes a great treat especially. The smoked paprika gives the buns a lovely colour and a little hot pop in the mouth! 1. Combine the flour, mustard, […]
Blueberry, Citrus & Marzipan Hot Cross Bun Loaf
Michelle Evan-Fecci’s Blueberry, Citrus & Marzipan Hot Cross Bun Loaf. The Perfect Recipe to Celebrate Easter! In a large bowl, mix the flour, yeast, salt, spices, blueberry powder and sugar all together, and make a well in the middle. Add the butter and egg to the well, and gradually add the milk and bring all […]