the basic recipe buttercream – buttercream filling 1 pound bag of powdered sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 2 sticks butter, cut into ½ inch slices 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup chocolate chips, crumbled in food processor 2 tablespoons instant coffee, dissolved in 2 tablespoons boiling water Directions for banana cream pie buttercream filling using the whisk […]
buttercream – buttercream filling 1 pound bag of powdered sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla 2 sticks butter, cut into ½ inch slices 1/2 cup shortening 1 package Banana instant pudding mix added with the powdered sugar Directions for banana cream pie buttercream filling using the whisk attachment on your electric mixer, mix the […]
INGREDIENTS 8 oz/225g all purpose/plain flour (see tip below) 4 oz/ 110g butter, cubed or an equal mix of butter and lard 1 oz/ 25g fine or caster sugar 1 egg A little milk to bind Directions for the Rich or Sweet Pastry Recipe Place the flour, butter and sugar into a large clean bowl. Rub […]
INGREDIENTS 225g / 8 oz plain flour 110g / 4 oz butter 80g / 3 oz sugar 1 large egg Directions for the Basic Sweet Pastry Crumb together by hand the butter in to the flour Add the sugar Mix in the egg and enough milk to form a soft dough – add flavour (opt) […]
INGREDIENTS 900g/2lb stewing steak, cut into cubes plain flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, for dusting 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, sliced 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper 570ml/1 pint hot beef stock 225g/8oz ready-rolled shortcrust pastry 1 free-range egg, beaten Directions for the Steak pie Dust the cubed steak with […]
INGREDIENTS 1 2/3 cups (250g) plain flour 125g unsalted butter, chilled, finely chopped 1 egg, chilled Directions for the Basic shortcrust pastry Process flour, butter and a pinch of salt in a food processor until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Step 2Whisk egg and 1 tbs chilled water in a bowl until combined, then with food processor motor […]
INGREDIENTS 500 g organic plain flour, plus extra for dusting 100 g icing sugar, sifted 250 g good-quality butter, cut into small cubes zest of 1 lemon 2 large free-range eggs, beaten 1 splash milk Directions for the Old-fashioned sweet shortcrust pastry This pastry is perfect for making apple and other sweet pies. Even if you’ve […]
INGREDIENTS 200g / 7 oz plain flour or all purpose flour (see tip below) Pinch of salt 110g / 4 oz butter, cubed or an equal mix of butter and lard 2-3 tbsp very cold water Directions for the Quick, Easy, Shortcrust Pastry Recipe 1. Place the flour, butter and salt into a large clean bowl. […]
Everyone will enjoy this moist yellow cake recipe made from scratch. Be sure to check at the bottom for more great cake recipes. Best Way to Print This Recipe Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: Two 9-inch Cake Rounds Ingredients: 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 […]
Pies and tarts are wonderful ways to use local, seasonal produce. This basic one-crust recipe makes a flaky yet buttery crust that works with either sweet or savory tarts and pies. For a double-crusted pie, simply double the recipe. Prep Time:Â 15Â minutes Total Time:Â 15Â minutes Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar (for sweet pies […]