3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (444+ words) Dunk, nibble or wolf them down: this classic biscuit is at its best when it’s just sugar, butter and flour, so be wary of those that stray from the rules Unlike most manufactured products, however, the price of shortbread doesn’t…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (729+ words) The slightly retro French dessert of gently set baked custard in a caramel sauce, and all in a few simple steps I don’t know why this classic French dessert isn’t more popular online, given how pleasant it is to watch…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (242+ words) Chewy in the middle and crisp at the edges, like a classic, but sandwiched together with a luxurious ganache Prep 5 min Cook 35 min, plus cooling Makes 12 s For the biscuits 90g rolled oats 45g plain flour 40g light brown sugar 30g caster sugar 40g desiccated…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (340+ words) This Lombardian ‘village cake’ is simple, delicious and endlessly adaptable Old sourdough is my secret ingredient. To stop it going mouldy, I take it out of any plastic packaging and keep it in the bread bin with plenty of airflow…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (219+ words) Miso brings a level of mouthwatering complexity to these otherwise simple cookies Prep 5 min Cook 30 min Chill 3 hr+ Makes 12 100g unsalted butter, softened 110g dark brown sugar 110g caster sugar 35g white miso paste 1 large egg 220g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (394+ words) As Easter rolls around once more, more and more companies are putting out novelty pastries. Alyx Gorman explains the authenticity bunfight to Julia Hollingsworth Alyx, I tried one of the orange bread-things you left in the office kitchen. What was…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (459+ words) Cakes are artfully presented and then happily devoured as global phenomenon descends on Melbourne Created in San Francisco in 2024 by amateur baking enthusiast Elisa Sunga, the first Cake Picnic was conceived as a way for the Californian to eat more…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (111+ words) The Guardian No cake, no entry: 1,600 cakes (and their bakers) served up at Melbourne Cake Picnic – video To take part in Cake Picnic, bakers must observe a number of rules. Cakes must be a minimum of 20cm wide and 7.5cm tall. They…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (232+ words) Crumbly, buttery biscuits encrusted with nuts and topped with a spoonful of jam Prep 15 min, plus chilling and cooling Cook 35 min Makes 13 110g unsalted butter, at room temperature50g caster sugar¼ tsp salt 100g plain flour, sifted60g ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla extract 60g salted roasted peanuts 60g blackcurrant…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (675+ words) Surely the zero-waste treat par excellence – even one trimming, with your choice of filling, can cook alongside your main bake for a moreish treatAfter testing puff pastry for the Filter a few weeks ago, I had loads of trimmings left…...