Recipes for pastries, such as Danish
Butteries (or Rowies) originate from Aberdeen and North East Scotland. Historically they would be taken on the boats by fisherman as they did not go stale as quickly bread. High in fat they also were a good source of energy. Butteries , also commonly called Rowies ,are very popular in the bakeries in Scotland these […]
Hevva Cake – Heavy Cake is a Cornish bake. Traditionally it known as Hevva Cake , but sometimes it is known as Heavy Cake. The cake was baked for eating when fishermen returned from catching pilchards. It is a very traditional cake, for which I was able to find several slightly different recipes. Lard may […]
Almond Puff Pastries are so easy to make. The recipe uses shop bought puff pastry and and easy to make almond paste. The recipe is from one my sister, in Canada, found on Facebook. I don’t use Facebook but was able to recreate the recipe from her description. For the puff pastry I recommend using […]
This lovely Almond Paste Puff Pastries recipe is so easy to make. It is another recipe where I use some ready rolled puff pastry. The best type to use is the ‘all butter’ puff pastry, since that has such a great flavour. Of course you can use homemade puff pastry too if you prefer. Usually […]
These Cherry & Apple Parcels are so easy to make. I have slightly adapted a recipe I saw on M&S website. That recipe seems to be courtesy of Tom Kerridge. The recipe uses ready made ‘all butter’ puff pastry. But you can make your own if you prefer. Other shop bought puff pastry will also […]
This wonderful recipe for Pâte Sucrée – Sweet Tart Cases using Pâte Sucrée is excellent. Using pâte sucrée makes a great tart case. This type of case is commonly used in patisseries, for tarts with a no-bake filling. Proper execution takes time due to the soft and moist nature of the pastry dough. But we […]
Palmiers – French Cookies is a simple recipe. Palmiers have other names too, such as ‘pigs’ ears’ or ‘elephant ears’ due to the shape. They are an all-time favourite of mine. Since I first ate one in Prague airport I always look out for them. A crisp, flaky and sweet pastry. What could be nicer? […]
Today’s recipe features Forfar Bridies, a Scottish favourite. Bridies are pastries filled with minced beef. Originating in the town of Forfar, Scotland, in the 1850s they became very popular everywhere. I got the idea for these bridies from my sister in Canada. She bought one during a visit to a recently opened British store near […]
Frangipane Mince PIes are a lovely variant on the more traditional version. With an almond paste top with rich pastry and sweet mincemeat. Great for Christmas.
Yeasted Apple Rolls is a great recipe for bread rolls filled with lightly caramelised apple. These easy rolls taste so good, being soft and filled with apple.