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Yorkshire Puddings
There’s nothing quite like a homemade Yorkshire pudding, especially when it’s fresh from the oven, golden and crispy, with a big hollow middle ready for gravy. Don’t worry if some rise higher than others or come out a little wonky. That’s all part of a proper homemade roast. Preparation: 10 minutesResting: 30 minutesCooking: 20–25 minutesTotal:…
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Gingerbread People
Sweetly spiced and fun to cut, bake and decorate these gingerbread biscuits are a winter essential (but great year-round too). Ingredients (makes ~20 biscuits) Optional for decorating: icing sugar, royal icing, chocolate chips, currants, sweets Method Tips & Variations
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Fudgy Brownies
These rich, fudgy brownies combine dark and milk chocolate with a hint of fruitiness from fresh raspberries (optional). With a simple melt and mix method, you’ll have a tray of indulgent squares in under an hour. They keep well at room temperature in an airtight tin, but honestly, they rarely last that long! Ingredients Method…
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Focaccia
Soft, fluffy and golden, this classic Italian flatbread is packed with olive oil and fragrant rosemary. Perfect alongside soups, for dipping into sauces or sliced into sandwiches. Preparation: 20 minutesFirst rise: 1 hourSecond rise: 30–45 minutesBaking: 25–32 minutesCooling: 15 minutesTotal time: Approximately 2½–3 hoursMakes: 1 large focaccia (8–10 portions) Ingredients Method Preparation Timeline Elapsed time…
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Chocolate Concrete
Chocolate concrete is a firm, solid brownie-style slab that’ll take you straight back to school dinners. Sturdy, satisfying and begging to be served warm with a generous pour of custard. It’s still as simple as stirring together melted butter, sugar, flour and cocoa, then baking until set, with a crackly sugar-topped crust. Ingredients Method Tips…
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Cheese Twists
Crispy, cheesy, and dangerously moreish. These golden twists are perfect for parties, snacking, or as a side to soups and stews. Use puff for a lighter, flakier bite or shortcrust for something sturdier. Ingredients Method
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Cheese Scones
Light, flaky, and packed with cheese. The secret to these scones is keeping everything cold and handling the dough as little as possible. A couple of simple folds create lovely layers without any extra effort. Ingredients (makes 8 large scones) Optional: Method
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Carrot Cake
Soft, moist, and packed with freshly grated carrot, this simple loaf cake is perfect on its own or topped with your favourite frosting, glaze, or decoration. Ingredients Method