Wednesday 24 April 2013

Raspberry Buns

 This weekend I made some Raspberry Buns. They are quick and simple to make and are very cute!

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 lb flour
  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 1/4 lb sugar
  • 1 or 2 eggs
  • Raspberry Jam

Method:
  1. Rub the butter and flour. Add sugar and eggs.
  2. Roll out thinly and cut into circles.
  3. Put a bit of Jam on the side of the dough. Fold in half and press until secure.
  4. Repeat.
  5. Place on a baking tray and cook for 15-20 minutes
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 I really liked this recipe because it is a simple dessert  that everyone will love! :)

Sunday 14 April 2013

Parsnip and Maple Syrup Cake

For my mum's birthday, I made a Parsnip and Maple Syrup Cake. It was really big, rich and yummy!

This was the recipe we used: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/12983/

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It took a while to prepare, but was totally worth it! :)

Easter Biscuits!

For Easter, I made traditional Easter biscuits. The recipe I used was from my Great, Great Grandmother's recipe book. This is the recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 oz ground rice
- 11/2 oz  Butter
- 11/2 oz Sugar
-3 oz Flour
- 1 oz Currants
-A little milk
- 1/2 Egg (if necessary)

Method:
1) Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl.
2) Add dry ingredients ( Ground rice and Flour) and wet ingredients (Milk and egg) alternately.
3) Stir in currants.
4) Roll out and cut out shape. (I used hearts!)
5) Place on a greased baking tray and cook until golden brown.
6) Sprinkle with sugar and serve!

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 I really liked this recipe. It was simple to make and the whole family will enjoy them! :)