Pecan Pie sans corn syrup

I did two runs of this for Christmas. The trial using a short crust recipe (actually the same recipe only a little over mixed) and a buttery flakey pie base. We all preferred… Continue reading →

Portuguese Tarts

Portuguese tarts Servings: Makes 12 Preparation Time: 25 minutes, plus cooling time and 5 minutes standing Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 3 egg yolks (I prefer 2 egg yolks and 1 whole egg)… Continue reading →

Japonaise

Ingredients 4 egg whites 215g (1 cup) caster sugar 100g (1 cup) almond meal 160ml (2/3 cup) water 200g (1 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar 2 tbs milk 2 tsp instant coffee 250g… Continue reading →

Ann’s French macarons

* It’s not mine, but I’ve tried it and it’s perfect Ingredients 140g egg whites (4 large or 5 small) 70g caster sugar (1/3 cup) 230g pure icing sugar (1 1/2 cups) 120g… Continue reading →

Gingerbread men

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup treacle 1 egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground… Continue reading →

Mrs Fields like Cinnamon Cookies

Ingredients 110g butter 1/4C white sugar 3/4C brown sugar 1 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 egg 1/4C self raising flour 1/2 tsp baking soda Optional: Cinnamon sugar to dust Choc chip and macadamia to… Continue reading →

Bill’s Coconut Bread – slightly mod

Ingredients 2 eggs 300ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract2 cups self raising flour 1/2 cup plain1 cup caster sugar150 g shredded coconut75 g melted unsalted butter 2 tsp cinnamon Preheat oven to 180… Continue reading →

Bill Granger’s banana bread (modified for one)

Ingredients 20g (1/8 cup) firmly packed brown sugar 15g (1/8 cup) almonds, chopped 125ml sour cream 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 75g unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten… Continue reading →

Primrose Bakery Coconut Cupcakes

Birthday cupcakes for Dave. I increased the ratio of self-raising flour from the original recipe to make a lighter cake. Turned out surprisingly well for a benchtop oven     Ingredients for 12… Continue reading →