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Seeded Bread recipe Ingredients390g Wholewheat flour20g Bran80g Mixed seeds2 tsp Instant yeast1 1/2 tsp Salt500ml Warm water1 tbsp Olive oil MethodPrepare a non-stick loaf tin with baking spray and set aside. To a large mixing bowl add in all the dry ingredients, and mix to combine.Add in the water and olive oil and continue to […]
Fig Gorgonzola and Caramelised Onion Flatbreads Ingredients Flatbreads170g water, lukewarm1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp salt255g bread flour, plus extra for dusting1 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tsp instant yeast Toppings160g fresh figs, thinly sliced80g gorgonzola, crumbled100g caramelised onion, sub with onion marmaladeFresh rocketBalsamic glaze Method FlatbreadsAdd all the ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. […]
3 Cheese Hot Cross Buns Ingredients150ml milk, at room temperature50g unsalted butter1 tsp salt450g white bread flour, plus extra for the crosses7g instant yeast1 large egg20g chives, finely snipped2 tsp Italian herbs50g parmesan, grated60g feta, crumbled100g cheddar cheese, grated MethodIn a saucepan add 80mls of water, the milk and butter. Heat up over low heat […]
Asian Slaw with Sesame Grilled Chicken IngredientsAsian Slaw3 cups red cabbage, finely sliced1.5 cups carrots, grated3 spring onions, finely sliced1/2 cup coriander, chopped20g salted roasted peanuts, to garnish, optional Dressing 2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp fish sauce1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp brown sugar1 garlic clove, minced1 tsp red chilli flakes […]
Raisin Bread Recipe Ingredients360g cake flour2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast45g crushed oats1 tsp cinnamon powder90g raisins50g brown sugar3/4 cup warm milk30g butter, melted1 1/4 tsp fine salt1/3 cup warm water MethodAdd all the ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer, and knead for 8-20 minutes until a smooth, soft dough has formed. Shape the […]
Pizza Pinwheels Ingredients 200g canned chopped tomatoes10g fresh basil, roughly chopped1/2 tsp Lifestyle Foods Himalayan Salt1/2 tsp Lifestyle Foods black pepper1 tsp Lifestyle Foods Garlic Flakes1.5 tsp Lifestyle Foods Air Fryer Spice – pizza seasoning 100g mozzarella, grated or sliced1 roll puff pastry, thawedLifestyle Foods Sweet Chilli Sauce, for serving Method Preheat oven to 180C, […]
Black Pepper Chicken Stir Fry Ingredients600g Boneless chicken thighs, substitute with chicken breast fillets1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp mirin1 tbsp chilli oil2 tbsp corn flourOil, for cooking2 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp fresh ginger, grated2 green chilli, minced1 onion, sliced1 red pepper, sliced1 yellow pepper, sliced Stir fry sauce1 tbsp soy sauce2 […]
Kimchi Fried Rice Ingredients2 tsp sesame oil2 garlic cloves, minced200g exotic mushrooms, sliced thin if neededSalt, to tasteBlack pepper, to taste1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp gochujang1 tsp soy sauce1 cup kimchi3 cups cooked day old, coldSpring onion, sliced for garnishSesame seeds, for garnishFried egg, to serve Method Begin by straining the kimchi and reserving the […]
Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting Yields 12-14 cupcakesIngredients95g cake flour40g unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda1 tsp espresso powder2 tsp cinnamon powder1 tsp ginger powder1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, at room temperature100g sugar100g demerara sugar80ml vegetable oil2 tsp pure vanilla extract120ml buttermilk, at room temperature Spiced Buttercream230g […]
Chocolate Cherry Trifle (makes 4 mini trifles) Ingredients Cherry Jam500g fresh cherries, pitted1/4 cup caster sugarJuice of half a lemon1 tsp corn flour Chocolate BrowniesI used this recipe 1L First Choice Velvet Chocolate, cold250ml whipping cream1 tbsp icing sugar100g dark chocolate, gratedFresh cherries, for garnish MethodTo make the cherry jamAdd pitted cherries, lemon juice, and […]
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