Tips, Tricks & Recipes

1 level tsp. sugar 1/2 pint (250 ml.) warm water 2 level tsp. dried yeast 1 lb. (approx. 1/2 kg.) plain flour 2 level tsp. salt A little milk for brushing Pre-heat oven to very hot, 450 F of Gas No. 8 (232 C) Dissolve sugar in half the water. Sprinkle yeast on top. Leave [...]

4 standard eggs 1oz. (25 gm.) caster sugar 4 tsp. butter- unsalted best Sifted icing sugar 2 – 3 level tablespoons warmed apricot jam Separate eggs and put whites into mixer bowl Beat with beaters until stiff Put yolks and sugar into a separate bowl, and beat until thick and almost white in color. Using [...]

8oz. (200 gm.) self-raising flour 1 level tsp baking powder 1/2 level tsp. salt 2 level Tbsp. caster sugar 2oz. (50 gm.) butter 1 standard egg Cold milk Extra milk or a little beaten egg for brushing. FILLING Butter 8-12oz. (200-300 gm.) fresh strawberries, sliced Icing sugar TOPPING 4 heaped tsp. whipped or clotted cream [...]

3oz. (75 gm.) plain chocolate 1 Tbsp very strong coffee 1 tsp. vanilla essence 2 1/2 oz. (62 gm.) plain flour 2 1/2 oz. (62 gm.) softened butter 2 1/2 oz. (62 gm.) icing sugar, sifted 3 large eggs Apricot jam Pre-heat oven to moderate, 350 F or Gas No. 4 (177 C) Brush a [...]

3 egg whites 1 1/2 lb. (approx. 3/4 kilo) icing sugar, sifted. 1/2 tsp. glycerine With mixer at medium speed, beat egg whites until foamy With mixer at low speed, gradually beat in icing sugar. When all the icing sugar has been incorporated, add glycerine (which makes icing less brittle). Continue beating at medium speed [...]

3 egg whites Pinch of cream of tartar 6oz. (150 gm.) caster sugar 1 level tsp. cornflour 1 tsp. vinegar 1/2 pint (250 ml.) double cream 1 Tbsp. milk 8oz. (200 gm.) fresh raspberries Icing sugar Pre-heat oven to cool, 300 F or Gas No. 2 (149 C) Cover large baking tray with baking paper. [...]

1 1/2oz. (37 gm.) flour 1 standard egg, beaten Salt and pepper to taste 8oz. (200 gm.) potatoes TOPPING about 1 1/2 oz. (37 gm.) melted butter Grated Parmesan cheese Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender Drain and put in mixer bowl Break up with a fork Add flour and egg With mixer [...]

4oz. (100 gm.) plain flour 1/4 level tsp. salt 1 oz. (25 gm.) butter 1 oz. (25 gm.) white cooking fat or lard Approx. 1 Tbsp. cold water to mix Sift flour and salt into mixer bowl. Cut butter and fat into small peices and add to the flour. With mixer at low spead, run [...]

1 orange flavor jelly Boiling water 1/4 pint (125 ml.) fresh, frozen or canned orange juice. 1/4 pint (125 ml.) single cream 2 egg whites 4 glace cherries halved (decoration) Mint leaves (decoration) Make up jelly to 1/2 pint (250 ml.) with boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add orange juice. Pour into mixer bowl. Leave [...]

2 egg yolks 1/2 level tsp. dry mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Large pinch sugar White pepper 1/2 pint (250 ml.) oil 2 Tbsp. strained lemon juice or 50/50 lemon juice and vinegar 1 Tbsp. boiling water Place yolks, mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and pepper into mixer bowl. With mixer at [...]