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 […]
Kate Lyons’ Cherry Frangipane Pie
Make the pastry first by adding the butter and flour to a large mixing bowl. Using your fingertips, rub together the butter and flour until it looks like bread crumbs. To the same bowl, add the water, salt, sugar and egg yolk then mix, bringing the ingredients together to form a dough. Knead lightly and […]
Ultimate Sausage Rolls
To make the pastry; combine the flour, salt and mustard powder in a large bowl. Grate the butter over the bowl and use a round ended knife to mix it into the flour. Adding a little water begin to mix the dough using the knife. Add further water to bring the pastry together with your […]
Kate Lyon’s Falafel Picnic Rolls
Make the pastry first but mixing the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl Coarsely grate the butter and add this to the bowl. Mix just enough so that the butter is coated with the flour. You will want to see the pieces of butter in the mix. Next add the water and bring […]
Shortcrust Pastry
Place the flour and salt and in a bowl and stir through to mix. Add both the fats and rub in using your fingertips. The mixture should resemble breadcrumbs. Adding a tbsp. of water at a time, mix the pastry with a round ended knife to a soft dough. Use your hands to bring it […]
Positively Delectable Marmite Swirls
Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6. Line a baking tray with parchment. Place the flour and salt in a food processor with the butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Adding a little water at a time, pulse the mixture until it comes together into a dough. If you don’t have a food […]
Cheese Straws
Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and lard or vegetable fat and use your fingers to rub it into the flour until is resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the cheese and some freshly ground black pepper – the cheese should add enough saltiness. Add the water a little a time (you […]