Time is fast running out and I have begun to knuckle down to t he process of preparing to go away for months on end. I contacted the local School who put out the island’s newsletter, to ask if I can get my copy forwarded. I don’t wish to lose touch with my island and …
Tag archives: baking
White Rabbits, Blue Berries
Whatever happened to the humble Bilberry and the tastiest pies ever?
Baking Bucket List: Brioche
So why have I never made Brioche before? It’s extremely straightforward! I was tempted to say “easy” but I shall bite my tongue until the results emerge from the oven. I used the recipe from the River Cottage Handbook #3 and the locally available white bread flour. The recipe was recently reproduced at The Guardian, …
Teddy Bread
What is Teddy Bread? Well, it is Tiger Bread… renamed recently in the UK by one supermarket chain as Giraffe Bread. Me, I think it looks more like Bengal Cat Bread, so I am calling mine after my Marbled Bengal, Teddy. I made my basic 500g white flour bread, using 3 tablespoons of sesame oil …
Milk Roll 2
Every scrap of the first milk roll was used – and it made wonderful toast. I do not have any full-fat milk powder yet, nor do I have any visibly white flour, but here goes… Same recipe as last time, but this time using butter instead of oil. The flour is the Bacheldre Watermill Organic …
Rustic Country Revisited
I am using up the bag of Rustic Country flour today. The first loaf did not make it as far as The Toast Test and was wiped out with the egg mayo and cress last night (delicious, since you are asking.) Today’s loaf sees a few modifications: More care and better planning A little extra …