Apr

6

Searching for a basic cake mix that can be adapted to suit various needs then the Basic Cake Mix recipe (follow link) can be used as the basis for many cakes. Examples are this recipe for Wholemeal Nut Loaf and other recipes such as Tangy Lemon Cake, Cream Cheese Apricot Sandwich and Country Fruit Cake. Each one a delicious treat…

Ingredients

175g / 6oz soft margarine
175g / 6oz caster sugar
3 eggs
175g / 6oz wholemeal flour (substituted for the self-raising flour in the basic mixture)
1 tsp baking powder
100g / 4oz of chopped brazil nuts
25g/1oz of chopped stem ginger
grated rind of one orange.

Method

Preheat the oven to 170°C / 325°F / Gas Mark 3.

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly mixed.

Turn into a greased and lined lkg / 2lb loaf tin.

Bake in the oven for about 50 minutes until cooked.

Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

For the topping

Mix 175g / 6oz of icing sugar with the juice of an orange and enough water to make a thick paste.

Spread this icing over the top of the cake.

Apr

6

Searching for the basic recipe for Yorkshire Pudding then this is it. This Yorkshire pudding is quite versatile and as well as being served as part of a main meal (e.g. with roast beef and seasonal vegetables), it can be served simply with vegetables and an onion gravy, as a savoury side dish, or as a dessert with golden syrup or a choice of baked or stewed fruit. Number of servings depends on how much you like it! However generally serves 4 or 5.

Ingredients:

Plain Flour 125g 4 oz
Medium Egg 1
Milk 300ml ½ Pint
Salt Pinch
Water 100ml
Vegetable oil 30ml 2 tbsp

Method:

Preheat the oven to 220C (425F, gas mark 7).  Put the oil into a suitable roasting tin or oven proof dish and put in the oven for a few minutes when it is hot.

Add the salt to the flour and sift into a bowl.

Make a well hole in the centre of the flour.

Add the egg and half the milk and work into the flour with a wooden spoon. Then beat or whisk the mixture until smooth. Add the rest of the milk and the water and continue to whisk until the surface is covered with tiny bubbles. 

Pour the batter into the hot dish and return to the oven 40 to 45 minutes, until, risen and golden brown. Don’t open the oven to check for at least 30 minutes.

Serving suggestion: Can be served as part of a main meal (e.g. with roast beef and vegetables); simply with vegetables and onion gravy; as a savoury side dish; as a dessert with golden syrup or a choice of baked or stewed fruit.     


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