Rock Cakes are British in origin, but where, when, and how exactly they came to be is something that doesn’t seem to be well-known. They’re a popular tea-time treat, and seem to have been around since at least Victorian times. They were also actively promoted by the Ministry of Food during WWII thanks to most Rock Cake recipes using fewer eggs and sugar than a traditional cake. What’s with the name? Well, they’re said to resemble a small rock, as they’re rough in shape. But don’t let that put you off! Rock Buns or Cakes are light and crumbly and a bit like scones, with the process of making them starting off in a very similar way. The good thing is they also use ingredients that we tend to have in the cupboard already or can easily substitute, so they’re an easy one to whip up on a whim.
Several years ago I was at a local farmer’s market, looking over a baker’s spread, when a small round pastry caught my eye. It was neatly stacked on its fellows, each crimped, golden, and speckled with grains of sugar. What’s that? I asked the amiable proprietor. Even from my side of the table they looked heavy and firm, like little pats of butter. English Eccles cakes! he said, in a rolling British accent.
Spotted Dick is a classic British pudding that has been enjoyed by generations over the years!
These classic iced fingers are the perfect afternoon treat and you know that any baking recipe by Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood is going to taste amazing!
Nigella Lawson's Coronation Chicken recipe is full of delicious tastes. This famous British dish is a wonderful mix of sweet and savory flavors. It is made with cooked chicken that is soft and tender, curry spices that smell good, and a creamy dressing. It's easy to make and takes no time, making it great for a quick and tasty meal.
A mouthwatering collection of traditional British bakes you'll want to recreate in the comfort of your own kitchen. Perfect for sharing with loved ones...
If you enjoy British cuisine, don’t forget to try some popular British desserts. These traditional British dessert recipes will bring the taste of the UK to your kitchen.
THE sixth episode of Bake Off marks Pastry Week with contestants tasked by Paul Hollywood with making pasteis de nata. Paul tells the bakers that “things can go wrong from the very beginning”…
This Mary Berry Coconut Biscuits recipe is prepared using butter, plain flour, baking powder, desiccated coconut, and sugar. This Coconut Biscuits recipe creates a dessert that takes about 30 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Crispy golden lacy tubes filled with sweetened whipped cream. A British holiday tradition and the brandy is optional.
No need to go down to your local chippy or restaurant for the best beer-battered fish and chips. This recipe produces that perfectly crispy, flavorful result you're craving. Recreate the PERFECT British Fish and Chips right at home!
Wagon Wheels consist of two plain biscuits that are sandwiched with marshmallow and coated in chocolate. This version of the classic biscuit snack contains a layer of jam, too.
The Great British Baking Show judge shares a "melt in your mouth" dessert from his new cookbook A Baker's Life
The classic British biscuit, home made Custard Creams are even better than the shop bought version.
I've gathered the Best Traditional British puddings, including recipes for boiled and steamed desserts, trifles, rice puddings, and more!
Traditional British sweet oat bar treat. They’re soft, chewy and super easy to make! Today I’m sharing one of my favourite childhood treats. Classic British flapjacks are gooey, butter…
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These Mary Berry Custard Creams are prepared using unsalted butter, caster sugar, vanilla extract, plain flour, and instant custard powder. This Custard Creams recipe creates a dessert that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 24 people.
All the cakes, biscuits, and bakes from Nadiya Hussain's BBC2 TV series, Nadiya Bakes.
This week I made Paul Hollywood's Technical Challenge from 2023's Bread Week on Bake Off - Devonshire Splits!
Authentic British mushy peas just like you know and love them from your favorite English pub or chippy! The perfect flavor, the perfect texture, make your own mushy peas the right way!
There’s no denying that a good cup of tea and a biscuit is a British institution. Whether crumbly, chewy, super-sweet or rich and buttery, there is a classic biscuit to suit every taste. Have a go at making some of our favourite biscuit recipes below, from custard creams to sticky coconut macaroons.
These individual puddings are laced with homemade golden syrup and steamed in the oven, rather than on the hob, making them a perfect end to a Sunday lunch – just pop them in to bake once you’ve finished the roasties
Recipe video above. This is the crumpet recipe released by Warburtons, the UK's largest commercial maker of crumpets! The batter is extraordinarily easy to make, but cooking them may take practice to get the temperature right for your stove. But if you've nailed pancakes, you will nail crumpets!Double rising agent is the key here for the signature holes - baking powder PLUS yeast. Just one doesn't cut it, and baking soda doesn't work as well.It's alarming how much time I've lost watching the bubbles pop...it's mesmerising!!!
These Amaretti cookies are an Italian treat! They're crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and so delicious!
Yes, you can make this gastropub staple at home! Don't be surprised if friends come knocking on your door with beer on hand.
( source ) If there is one thing we British love . . . it's our biscuits, or cookies to you North Americans! There is no...
This sweet and nutty almond cream is a classic French recipe that's wonderful tucked inside fruit tarts or croissants.
A recipe from Paul Hollywood
THE sixth episode of Bake Off marks Pastry Week with contestants tasked by Paul Hollywood with making pasteis de nata. Paul tells the bakers that “things can go wrong from the very beginning”…
