Recipe Type: CakeMethod 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C or Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a deep 20cm baking tray. 2. Sieve the dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl. 3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the oil, honey, orange zest and eggs and pour into the dry ingredients. Mix to…
We were delighted to be able to take part in what was a fantastic day out in the beautiful surroundings of Royal Hillsborough Castle. Even the weather couldn’t dampen spirits with a large crowd turning out to enjoy local produce and, most importantly, all things honey! Chef and baking extraordinaire Evelyn McBurney took…
Recipe Type: CrumbleMethod 1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/ 180 Fan/ Gas Mark 4. 2. Place the cherries, sugar and lemon juice & zest into a medium sized oven dish, or until the cherry mix almost reaches the top of the dish. 3. In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift in the flour and rub…
Recipe Type: Soda BreadMethod 1. Pre-heat the oven to 190C and line a baking tray with parchment that is lightly dusted with flour. 2. In a large mixing bowl add in the flour, salt and onion powder and mix thoroughly. 3. Add in the buttermilk, parmesan cheese and the sundried tomatoes and mix quickly and…
This bank holiday weekend, why not try out some quick and easy baking recipes? Did you know that baking has been proven to have so many benefits for the mind and is linked with mindfulness, creativity and altruism? We have listed below five of our family favourite recipes that are perfect for afternoon treats and…
Cheesy Wheaten BreadMethod 1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C/ Gas Mark 6 & grease two 1lb loaf tins. 2. Sift the flour and add the salt, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and the mature cheese into a large mixing bowl. In another mixing bowl or jug, mix together the eggs and buttermilk. 3. Pour the buttermilk…
Recipe Type: Wheaten Bread Method Pre-heat the oven to 200C and either grease or line a 1lb loaf tin with parchment. In a large mixing bowl add the Mortons Wheaten Bread Mix and the butter and rub together until combined. Add in the sugar and the salt and give the mixture a quick mix before…
It’s that time of year where we cannot get enough of the chocolatey goodness that Easter brings and what better way to satisfy these cravings than with a perfect chocolate Easter cake. It is a great addition to the Easter feast, for those Easter parties or just as a naughty but oh so tasty treat.…
Recipe Type: Traybake Method In a small bowl, soak the dates in 125ml of boiling water and leave to cool. Pre-heat the oven to 160C/ 140C Fan/ Gas 3. Lightly grease and line a baking tray (28 x 19 x 3cm). Blend the dates in either a food processor or with a handheld blender to…
Recipe Type: Sponge Cake Method Pre-heat the oven to 180C/ 160 Fan/ Gas Mark 4. Grease and line two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Slowly add in the eggs, beating until well combined. Sift in the flour and baking…
