Baking recipes

November_Rain · 29-01-2013, 20:18

I haven't quite been myself as of late so I'm trying to take up a spot of baking to get myself back on track. Does anyone have any fool proof recipes to inspire me? I'm open to all sorts of suggestions but I'm thinking biscuit and cake recipes mostly.

Specktater · 29-01-2013, 22:00

Well when I'm feeling like that, I always like to try something challenging. If you're the same then I have the recipe for you: http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.co.u...ble-bread.html

It's a faff, but well worth it - have fun

Pixie Queen · 30-01-2013, 00:29

I'm not much of a baker but this recipe is really easy and everyone in our house LOVES it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ea...ate_cake_31070

Smokeychan1 · 30-01-2013, 02:06

Jamie Oliver's chocolate sponge pudding is divine - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/j...ipe/index.html

I leave out the almonds and don't bother with the chocolate sauce as there is plenty of melted chocolate inside when warm. Plus it just seems perfect as it is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is also really nice eaten cold as a cake, you get delicious chunks of solid chocolate in each bite. Yum.

Another favourite is Hugh F-W's Pear and almond pudding cake (see a theme here?

), but that is not the original recipe from the show. It looks as if the ingredients have been almost halved to suit a smaller cake (the original ingredients make a whopper) and no way is it enough for a 20cm tin. Unfortunately I lost the original, but I would use 1.8 to 2x the amount if you want to make a large cake, or use a smaller tin for the amounts in the recipe. Oh and I use white or half white/half wholemeal for a lighter sponge. It's still satisfyingly dense though.

November_Rain · 31-01-2013, 01:40

Thanks for the suggestions. I really ought to give these a try.

louloubelle1978 · 31-01-2013, 02:03

I love baking and since finding this recipe for chocolate chip cookies, these are the only cookies that goes within hours of making them!
http://allrecipes.co.uk/m/recipe/480...p-cookies.aspx

Instead of using milk chocolate, I use white chocolate that I cut into chunks. Easy to make and gorgeous!

Smokeychan1 · 31-01-2013, 17:00

I can't edit, but this thread prompted me to have a good scour around and it took a while but I think I have found a copy of Hugh's Pear and Almond Pudding Cake with the original measurements. I'm delighted

norbitonite · 01-02-2013, 08:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokeychan1

I can't edit, but this thread prompted me to have a good scour around and it took a while but I think I have found a copy of Hugh's Pear and Almond Pudding Cake with the original measurements. I'm delighted

Hi, Smokeychan1

Unfortunately, you haven't added the URL to the link. And I really want the recipe as it sounds delicious.

Smokeychan1 · 01-02-2013, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by norbitonite

Hi, Smokeychan1

Unfortunately, you haven't added the URL to the link. And I really want the recipe as it sounds delicious.

That'll teach me not to check the link.

http://www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2009/1...pear-cake.html

Thanks for that norbitonite.

PS: I was looking for the correct amounts so have only now noticed the blogger say that Hugh didn't mention a gas mark/oven temperature and so used gas mark 4. but the River Cottage site says 170°C/gas 3. Of course that is for the smaller recipe, so I am not sure what would be best. I know it takes almost twice as long in my oven than the 45 minutes baking time average according to the recipe on the official site, but I don't have the sinking problems the blogger did. Mind you, they seem to have laid the pears on a little haphazardly, but I followed Hugh and make a flower shape with the larger part of the pears at the edge and the narrow parts pointed towards the middle.

HALibutt · 02-02-2013, 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokeychan1

That'll teach me not to check the link.

http://www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2009/1...pear-cake.html

Thanks for that norbitonite.

PS: I was looking for the correct amounts so have only now noticed the blogger say that Hugh didn't mention a gas mark/oven temperature and so used gas mark 4. but the River Cottage site says 170°C/gas 3. Of course that is for the smaller recipe, so I am not sure what would be best. I know it takes almost twice as long in my oven than the 45 minutes baking time average according to the recipe on the official site, but I don't have the sinking problems the blogger did. Mind you, they seem to have laid the pears on a little haphazardly, but I followed Hugh and make a flower shape with the larger part of the pears at the edge and the narrow parts pointed towards the middle.

Blimey oh riley - there are some great looking recipes on that page you posted!

Not just the pear cake - but also the treacle gingerbread, the flapjacks, lasagne and other savoury stuff too.

It's a winner - thanks for that!

Smokeychan1 · 03-02-2013, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by HALibutt

Blimey oh riley - there are some great looking recipes on that page you posted!

Not just the pear cake - but also the treacle gingerbread, the flapjacks, lasagne and other savoury stuff too.

It's a winner - thanks for that!

HAL, I should thank you as I only went for the pear cake and it was your reply that had me clicking deeper into the site. Although meat-eaters, we enjoy non-meat meals too and having taken a second look at the site, there are some interesting ideas for veggie meals that will definitely be used in our kitchen. The cauliflower and pea 'pesto' is top of my "trying that" list.

29-01-2013, 20:18	#1
November_Rain Guest Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,506	Baking recipes I haven't quite been myself as of late so I'm trying to take up a spot of baking to get myself back on track. Does anyone have any fool proof recipes to inspire me? I'm open to all sorts of suggestions but I'm thinking biscuit and cake recipes mostly.

29-01-2013, 22:00	#2
Specktater Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,801	Well when I'm feeling like that, I always like to try something challenging. If you're the same then I have the recipe for you: http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.co.u...ble-bread.html It's a faff, but well worth it - have fun

30-01-2013, 00:29	#3
Pixie Queen Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: My Own Little World Posts: 1,102	I'm not much of a baker but this recipe is really easy and everyone in our house LOVES it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/ea...ate_cake_31070

30-01-2013, 02:06	#4
Smokeychan1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,286	Jamie Oliver's chocolate sponge pudding is divine - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/j...ipe/index.html I leave out the almonds and don't bother with the chocolate sauce as there is plenty of melted chocolate inside when warm. Plus it just seems perfect as it is with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is also really nice eaten cold as a cake, you get delicious chunks of solid chocolate in each bite. Yum. Another favourite is Hugh F-W's Pear and almond pudding cake (see a theme here? ), but that is not the original recipe from the show. It looks as if the ingredients have been almost halved to suit a smaller cake (the original ingredients make a whopper) and no way is it enough for a 20cm tin. Unfortunately I lost the original, but I would use 1.8 to 2x the amount if you want to make a large cake, or use a smaller tin for the amounts in the recipe. Oh and I use white or half white/half wholemeal for a lighter sponge. It's still satisfyingly dense though.

31-01-2013, 01:40	#5
November_Rain Guest Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8,506	Thanks for the suggestions. I really ought to give these a try.

31-01-2013, 02:03	#6
louloubelle1978 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 685	I love baking and since finding this recipe for chocolate chip cookies, these are the only cookies that goes within hours of making them! http://allrecipes.co.uk/m/recipe/480...p-cookies.aspx Instead of using milk chocolate, I use white chocolate that I cut into chunks. Easy to make and gorgeous!

31-01-2013, 17:00	#7
Smokeychan1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,286	I can't edit, but this thread prompted me to have a good scour around and it took a while but I think I have found a copy of Hugh's Pear and Almond Pudding Cake with the original measurements. I'm delighted

01-02-2013, 08:04	#8
norbitonite Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,709	Quote: Originally Posted by Smokeychan1 I can't edit, but this thread prompted me to have a good scour around and it took a while but I think I have found a copy of Hugh's Pear and Almond Pudding Cake with the original measurements. I'm delighted Hi, Smokeychan1 Unfortunately, you haven't added the URL to the link. And I really want the recipe as it sounds delicious.

01-02-2013, 10:01	#9
Smokeychan1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,286	Quote: Originally Posted by norbitonite Hi, Smokeychan1 Unfortunately, you haven't added the URL to the link. And I really want the recipe as it sounds delicious. That'll teach me not to check the link. http://www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2009/1...pear-cake.html Thanks for that norbitonite. PS: I was looking for the correct amounts so have only now noticed the blogger say that Hugh didn't mention a gas mark/oven temperature and so used gas mark 4. but the River Cottage site says 170°C/gas 3. Of course that is for the smaller recipe, so I am not sure what would be best. I know it takes almost twice as long in my oven than the 45 minutes baking time average according to the recipe on the official site, but I don't have the sinking problems the blogger did. Mind you, they seem to have laid the pears on a little haphazardly, but I followed Hugh and make a flower shape with the larger part of the pears at the edge and the narrow parts pointed towards the middle.

02-02-2013, 05:58	#10
HALibutt Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Not far from that there London Posts: 8,233	Quote: Originally Posted by Smokeychan1 That'll teach me not to check the link. http://www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2009/1...pear-cake.html Thanks for that norbitonite. PS: I was looking for the correct amounts so have only now noticed the blogger say that Hugh didn't mention a gas mark/oven temperature and so used gas mark 4. but the River Cottage site says 170°C/gas 3. Of course that is for the smaller recipe, so I am not sure what would be best. I know it takes almost twice as long in my oven than the 45 minutes baking time average according to the recipe on the official site, but I don't have the sinking problems the blogger did. Mind you, they seem to have laid the pears on a little haphazardly, but I followed Hugh and make a flower shape with the larger part of the pears at the edge and the narrow parts pointed towards the middle. Blimey oh riley - there are some great looking recipes on that page you posted! Not just the pear cake - but also the treacle gingerbread, the flapjacks, lasagne and other savoury stuff too. It's a winner - thanks for that!

03-02-2013, 10:25	#11
Smokeychan1 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,286	Quote: Originally Posted by HALibutt Blimey oh riley - there are some great looking recipes on that page you posted! Not just the pear cake - but also the treacle gingerbread, the flapjacks, lasagne and other savoury stuff too. It's a winner - thanks for that! HAL, I should thank you as I only went for the pear cake and it was your reply that had me clicking deeper into the site. Although meat-eaters, we enjoy non-meat meals too and having taken a second look at the site, there are some interesting ideas for veggie meals that will definitely be used in our kitchen. The cauliflower and pea 'pesto' is top of my "trying that" list.

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