Laila’s Dry Biscuits

Thank you Laila – so much nicer than they sound! 50g powdered almonds25g butter100g sugar1 egg – beaten140g plain white flour1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking powderfinely grated rind from 1/2 lemon Preheat oven to 180CLine a baking sheet with baking parchmentMelt the butter and …

Digestive Biscuits

Tastier than shop bought. Makes 36 biscuits 125g wholemeal flour125g plain white flour250g medium oatmeal125g sugar1 1/4 teaspoon bicarb of soda1 1/4 teaspoon salt185g cold butter, diced or grated2 eggs, beaten2 – tablespoons milk Preheat the oven to 190c and line baking trays with baking …

Gateau Breton

A rich biscuity cakey slice of loveliness – great with a cup of tea 5 Egg Yolks 400g Flour 210g Salted Butter 160g Sugar Jam and / or Marzipan for filling Preheat oven to 230 ºC Mix flour and sugar then work in the egg …

Cereal Bars

makes 16 100 ml sunflower oil30g muscavado sugar150g golden syrup250g oats50g pumpkin seeds50g sunflower seeds50g raisins (or any other dried fruit) Gently heat together the oil, sugar and syrup until the sugar dissolves.Stir in the oats, seeds and dried fruit and mix well.Press the mixture …

Torte with Fruit and Creme Fraiche

The only drawback is that it looks shop bought! 100g butter200g sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract125g plain flour50g cornstarch1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder60 ml milk2 eggs Cream together the butter, sugar, mace and vanilla.Sift together flour, cornstarch and baking powder.Beat eggs and milk together.Add dry ingredients …

Parkin

Bonfire night sticky treat 125g butter175g black treacle150ml milk175g self-raising flour175g medium oatmeal125g muscovado sugar2 level tsp ground ginger1 medium egg, beaten 18cm (7in) square cake tin, lined with baking parchment Place the butter, treacle and milk in a pan, and heat gently until butter …

Orange and Almond Cake

A gluten-free, no fat favourite 2 large oranges6 eggs250g ground almonds250g sugar1 teaspoon baking powderButter and flour, for cake tin Wash and boil the oranges (unpeeled) in a little water for nearly 2 hours (or 1⁄2 hour in a pressure cooker). Let them cool, then …

Oatties (welcome biscuits)

60 g butter16g golden syrup60 g self-raising flour28 g porridge oats60 g granulated sugar1/8 tsp bicarbonate of soda1/8 tsp baking powder Preheat the oven to 180CLine a baking tray with baking parchment. Put the butter and golden syrup into a pan, heat over a low …

Oatcake Biscuits

Makes 18 225g oatsa small handful chopped seeds / nuts60g rice flour3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp sugar80ml hot water Pre-heat the oven to 190C. Mix together the oats, seeds, flour, salt, sugar and oil.Add the water (from a recently boiled kettle) bit by …

Millionaire’s Shortbread

makes 24 squares Set the oven to 160C.Lightly grease a 20cm x 33cm oblong/ Swiss roll tin.Place all the ingredients for the base into a food processor and whizz together until they form a smooth dough (if preferred this can be done by hand in …