GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine apricots, 1/4 cup of the almonds and the chocolate morsels. Set aside 3. On a lightly floured surface, divide the breadstick dough into two equal parts and roll out each... - 43.7975

Slice pound cake vertically into thin slices. Combine cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and lemon rind; beat to mix well. Spread on half the slices of pound cake. Top each with remaining slices; cut each slice into triangles or quarter for "fingers." Makes 1... - 26.5585

1. Grease a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan; line with greased wax paper. 2. Prepare cake mix, following label directions; spread batter evenly into prepared pan. 3. Bake in moderate oven (350°) 20 minutes, or until center springs back when lightly pressed with... - 24.3491

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, beat well. Fold in sifted flour and baking powder alternately with the milk. Turn mixture into greased 8 in. sandwich tin. Bake in moderate oven, Mark 4, 350°F., 40 to 45 minutes, or until cake is... - 38.2925

GETTING READY 1) Adjust the oven on to Gas Mark 5/375°F/190°C. 2) Whisk together 1 oz (25 g) of the butter and the 3 oz (75 g) castor sugar. 3) When fully soft and creamed mixture forms, beat in the egg, and then the flour, milk and vanilla essence one... - 45.1886

1. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. On the coarse side of a box grater, grate the butter into a bowl, then place back in the freezer for 5 mins. With a spatula, quickly mix the butter with the flour, baking powder and sugar, add the milk and lemon juice,... - 37.8242

GETTING READY 1. In a pan, take apricots and water and cook it over a low flame. Simmer it in water until it becomes soft. 2. In a food processor or blender, puree it and keep it aside. 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees C. 4. Grease a 10-inch tube pan. MAKING... - 46.7375

GETTING READY 1. Soak apricots for decoration in just enough hot water to cover for 30 minutes. 2. Drain and reserve liquid. 3. Cut apricots along their natural groove, a little more than halfway around. 4. Carefully remove stones and discard. MAKING 5.... - 44.0842

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2) In a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan, apply butter and dust with flour, then shake out the excess flour. MAKING 3) In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger and salt... - 47.8517

Grease the bottom and sides of a 10-in sprmgform pan; sprinkle with ground almonds and set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook apricots and water for 15 minutes or until the water is nearly absorbed and apricots are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir... - 47.5494

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 325 degrees. MAKING 2) Mix together the sugar, crumbs, butter and extract and then spoon the mixture into a springform cake pan of 8 inches. Press evenly over the base. 3) Bake in the preheated oven for about... - 46.9918

GETTING READY 1) Prepare golden and chocolate cake mixes according to package directions. 2) Remove from the baking pan and cool. MAKING 3) In each cake, cut a 6" circle in centre and a 3" one in the middle. 4) Replace the medium size chocolate ring with... - 48.5506

Take a knob of butter on a piece of kitchen paper and rub all round the insides of two 18 cm sandwich tins. Add a teaspoon of flour to each tin and shake so that the flour sticks to the butter. Put the margarine and castor sugar into a large mixing bowl. Sit... - 39.0091

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to Regulo 5 or 360°F. 2. Take two 7 inch sandwich tins. Grease and scatter flour over the base. MAKING 3. In a stand mixer, add margarine. Beat until fluffy. 4. Add caster sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy.... - 42.6748

GETTING READY 1. Grease 2 8 inch cake tins with oil, butter or baking spray. 2. Line the base of the tins with a circle of grease proof paper; this will help to unmould the cake and to give a smooth surface to the cake. 3. Preheat the oven to 325° F, 160°... - 44.5248

Mix the cake crumbs, sugar and cocoa powder together in a bowl. Add the jam and rum and mix to a stiff paste. Form the mixture into balls the size of a walnut and roll in the chocolate vermicelli. - 27.3813

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat 8 X 8 X 2-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Make cake: Into medium bowl, crumble almond paste. Add granulated sugar and 1 egg yolk and stir until uniform paste forms. Stir in second egg yolk, canola... - 35.9639

1. Soak the dried fruits in the tea for several hours or overnight. Drain and reserve the liquid. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/ Gas 4. Grease a 7 in (18 cm) round cake tin and line the base with nonstick baking paper. 3. Sift the flour into a bowl... - 35.2554

1. Slice any dome off the top of the cake. Cut a slice 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) wide off the cake and then cut off (and discard) one-third of the slice to leave 2 rectangular pieces. Halve each horizontally and sandwich with buttercream. Place the larger cake on... - 36.9683

GETTING READY 1) Poach apricots in the prepared sugar syrup. MAKING 2) For the pancake batter: In a bowl, sift flour and salt. 3) Add the egg and egg yolk and slowly stir in half the amount of milk. Mix well. 4) Add half the oil or butter, and then whisk in... - 44.8649

GETTING READY 1) Grease a 9x5x3 inch (23 x 12 x 7 cm) loaf pan. 2) In a small bowl, place apricots and pour boiling water over them. 3) Let them cool. MAKING 2) In a bowl, beat butter and sugar together until creamy. 3) Add eggs one at a time, beating until... - 47.711

Slice pound cake horizontally into 4 layers; spread two layers with preserves. Top each with one of remaining layers. Cut into 16 finger sandwiches. Put apricots in blender container; blend till coarsely chopped. Assemble dessert using either of the methods... - 42.8693

GETTING READY 1) On a piece of foil place the icecream and mould into an 8 inch round sandwich tin freeze covered with a foil. 2) Preheat the oven to 350 Deg F (180Deg C/Gas 4), grease two 8 inch round sandwich... - 46.8424

Spread each bread slice with butter, then jam and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. Cut into "fingers" or triangles. Makes 18 to 24 servings. - 22.2863

1. Roll 5 balls, each 25 g (1 oz), of white icing and gently indent each with the end of a paintbrush to make golf balls. Shape the heads of 5 clubs, each 40 g (1 1/2 oz), in white icing, adding markings with a knife. Dampen the tips of the dowelling rods and... - 43.3517

GETTING READY 1) Sprinkle yeast and a pinch of sugar into the lukewarm water. 2) Let it stand for 2 to 3 minutes; stir it to dissolve the yeast. 3) Set in a warm area—such as an unlighted oven—for 2 or 3 minutes, or until the yeast forms bubble... - 46.816

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to temperature of 275 degrees. 2) Butter a deep 7-inch round cake tin. Use non-stick parchment or greased greaseproof paper to line it. MAKING 3) Into a bowl, sift the spices and flour. Add all the remaining ingredients and beat... - 49.2552

GETTING READY 1. Pre-heat oven to Regulo 3 or 300°F. 2. Lightly apply margarine on an 8 inch sandwich tin, or a shallow 7 inch square tin. MAKING 3. Take a saucepan and melt margarine over gentle heat. Add in sugar, golden syrup and water. Stir... - 38.4045

GETTING READY 1. Prepare by preheating the oven to 350°F. 2. Grease two 9-inch cake tins with butter and dust it with flour. 3. Line the bottom of the tins with a piece of butter paper. MAKING 4. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda,... - 48.095

Split cake into thin layers, spread with jam and about half of the apricot puree, and sandwich back together. Cut in bars about 1"x2" and pack into a 2-quart serving dish; arrange oranges in and around cake if you like. Prick cake well all over and pour... - 38.288

1. Beat eggs with an electric mixer until thick. Gradually add sugar and beat for a further 3 minutes. Fold in combined plain flour, self-raising flour, custard powder, almonds and rind. Pour mixture into a greased and lined 22 cm / 8 3/4 in round cake pan... - 35.9059

MAKING 1) Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in a medium-large bowl. 2) Use 2 knives to cut the shortening into the flour till the mixture is mealy. 3) In the center of the mixture, make a well and drop in the... - 47.005

GETTING READY 1. Mix all the dry ingredients. 2. Mix oil and water. 3. Pre-heat the oven at 350°F/180°C (Gas Mark 4). 4. Oil the sandwich tins. MAKING 5. Stir in the dry ingredients into the oil and water mixture. Beat it until it is of a smooth... - 46.0235

Sift together the flour, salt and spices. Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, then fold in the flour and fruit. Line two 20 cm./ 8 in.sandwich tins with a double thickness of greased greaseproof paper. Divide the batter equally... - 38.1443

GETTING READY 1) Grease a sandwich tin and dust with flour. 2) Cover bottom with greaseproof paper. 3) Heat oven at 350°F or Mark 4. 4) Keep ready two wire cooling racks with one wire rack having a clean folded tea towel or single thickness of absorbent... - 36.447

1. Lightly whisk one egg white in a small bowl until it is broken up. Put half the caster sugar in another bowl. Using your fingers or a large paintbrush coat the fig with egg white, then sprinkle it generously with sugar until it is evenly coated. Transfer... - 37.0365

GETTING READY 1. Grease two 9-inch cake tins with butter, dust them with flour and line the bottoms with butter paper. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F MAKING 3. In a basin, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Sifting it thrice will give you a... - 45.233

GETTING READY 1. Wash sultanas, raisins and currants. Dry thoroughly. 2. Finely chop the raisins. 3. In a bowl, add the sultanas, chopped raisins, currants and the coarsely chopped glace fruits. 4. Pour a little brandy on the top and let it soak overnight.... - 47.2321

1. Grease a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan; flour lightly, tap out excess. 2. Melt butter or margarine over low! heat in a small saucepan; remove from heat. Pour into a cup; let stand until solids settle to bottom. 3. Beat eggs with sugar in top of double... - 38.593

1. Grease and line the number tins and place them on a large baking sheet. Divide the cake mixture between the tins and level the surface. Bake in a preheated oven, 160°C (325°F), Gas Mark 3, for about 50 minutes or until just firm and a skewer, inserted... - 40.067

GETTING READY 1) Cream together the butter and the sugar thoroughly and then whisk in the eggs and the flour. 2) Keep aside in a cool place. 3) If you have only fresh hazelnuts, toast them until brown right through, then snap off their skins and chop... - 47.1936

1. Slice any dome off the top of the cake. Cut a slice 8 cm (3 1/4 inches) wide off the cake and then cut off (and discard) one-third of the slice to leave 2 rectangular pieces. Halve each horizontally and sandwich with buttercream. Place the larger cake on... - 34.259

GETTING READY 1) Heat oven at 350°F or Mark 4 2) Grease the tin. MAKING 3) In a bowl, sift the flour with salt. 4) On low heat, warm the butter to soften. 5) In a saucepan, mix cocoa with water, and slowly cook till it forms a thick cream and cool. 6) Beat... - 44.8559

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F /190°C/Gas 5. 2. Grease 2 baking trays with oil or butter. MAKING 3. In a large mixing bowl combine butter and sugar. 4. Cream the mixture using an electric beater or a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. 5. Beat... - 37.1129

MAKING 1) On a tray, put the hazelnuts and place the tray in a moderately hot oven for some minutes. Tip the roasted hazelnuts onto a clean tea towel. Rub them together so that the skin flakes off. 2) In a blender, grind the hazelnuts. 3) With oil, brush the... - 43.0592

GETTING READY 1. Line a baking sheet with grease proof paper. 2. Preheat the oven to 300° F, 150° C. 3. Quarter the cherries for decoration. MAKING 4. In a large bowl, use an electric beater to cream the margarine with the icing sugar until it is light... - 39.4551

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/ Gas 5. Grease and line a 23 cm / 9 in sandwich cake tin. Place the eggs and caster sugar in a bowl and beat with a hand-held electric whisk until thick and mousse-like. (When the whisk is lifted, a trail should remain on... - 42.7155

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 375°F. MAKING 2) In a bowl, add in egg yolks, sugar, water, lemon rind and salt. Beat together to get a thick, fluffy mixture. 3) Sift the flour and cornflour together. Add it into the egg mixture while stirring... - 44.7361

GETTING READY 1. Allow the sponge you want to flavor and soften cool completely before you prepare the topping. MAKING 2. In a Pyrex glass bowl, melt the jam in a microwave or over a saucepan of boiling water 3. Using a palette knife spread the jam evenly... - 29.541

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2) Take a 8 1/2 inch straight-sided sandwich tin and line and grease it. 3) Next, take a mixing blow and gently whisk butter and sugar until soft and creamy. 4) Add eggs one at a time, beating well. 5)... - 46.9478

Method Set oven at moderate (350°F). Grease pan; line base with a circle of wax paper, and grease this also. Sprinkle pan with sugar, then with flour. For the cake: in a bowl, beat eggs lightly with a rotary beater and gradually add sugar. Stand bowl over... - 24.002

Grease a 20 cm (8 inch) square cake tin or two 24 by 11 cm (9i by 4i inch) loaf tins - top measurement. Divide the square tin in half by bottom-lining with foil, making a pleat down the centre. Support by cardboard inside the pleat. Cream the fat and sugar... - 27.1718

1. Melt jam with measured water and lemon juice in a saucepan. Add apples. Cook gently until apples form a puree. Drain any excess liquid, transfer puree to a bowl and stir in spice and sultanas. Cool completely. 2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350° F/ Gas 4).... - 31.6408

GETTING READY 1. Preheat an oven to 350°F or Gas 4 2. Grease a baking tray with oil or butter or line it with butter paper. MAKING 3. In a clean grease free glass bowl, combine the egg whites with cream of tartar. 4. Using an electric beater beat the egg... - 46.8174

MAKING 1 In a saucepan, put the sugar and water together. 2 Slowly bring it to the boil, making sure the sugar has dissolved completely before it comes to the boil. 3 Allow it to simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes or until the mixture forms a... - 33.508