If you find your bread bin bare and need some kind of bread to serve with dinner but don’t have time to make yeast bread, pull out this recipe of Irish Soda Bread. It takes no time at all to mix the dough by hand in a bowl and this loaf only requires... - 114.927

If you love baking your own homemade bread you must try this recipe. The delicious smell bread infused with caraway seeds and bejeweled with currants and plump golden raisins baking in your kitchen makes it almost impossible to wait for it to come out of the... - 135.313

Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large, warmed bowl. Add the milk or buttermilk and mix to a smooth dough. Shape it into a large, deep circle. Transfer to a well-greased baking sheet, then cut a deep cross in the centre. Put the baking... - 22.603

Sift together the two flours, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar, then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Quickly stir in the buttermilk or milk and mix until a soft dough is formed. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured... - 32.9103

1. Lightly grease a large, flat ovenproof plate or microwave baking tray. Mix the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 2. Dissolve the cream of tartar and sugar into the milk... - 28.5586

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/ Gas 7. Flour a baking sheet. Sift all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and make a small well in the centre. 2. Add the buttermilk and mix quickly to a soft dough. Turn on to a floured surface and knead lightly.... - 30.2251

Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the buttermilk. Stir the flour in from the side and knead lightly until smooth. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 rounds. Place on a greased baking sheet and mark each round... - 35.829

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a basin and make a well in the centre. Add enough milk to make a thick dough. Stir with a wooden spoon; the pouring should be done in large quantities, not spoonful by spoonful. The mixture should be slack but not wet... - 34.7554

1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/ Gas 5. 2. Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl, tipping any bran from the flour back into the bowl. 3. Rub the butter into the flour mixture, then add enough buttermilk or milk to... - 38.036

Cream the yeast with 3 tablespoons of the milk. Sift flour and salt into a warmed bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the yeast and remaining liquid. Beat well for 5 minutes then cover and leave in a warm place for 1 hour until risen. Dissolve the... - 33.3216

1. Combine sugar and golden syrup. Cook for 2 minutes on HIGH, stir well to dissolve sugar. 2. Cook a further 2-3 minutes on HIGH. Stir in bicarbonate of soda. 3. While mixture is still bubbling, pour onto a well-greased tray. 4. When mixture is cold break... - 30.6441

String the tender French beans, cut in two or three if too large, rinse and cook it in boiling salt water to which a little bicarbonate of soda is added. Strain off the water when beans are tender, and rinse with cold water. Prepare the salad dressing... - 29.4232

Sift flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon into a basin. Add the chopped dates and walnuts, mix well. Heat butter and water in a saucepan until water just comes to the boil. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add hot liquid and mix... - 31.2617

Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and the spices into a bowl. Rub in the margarine, then add the sugar. Warm the syrup and work into the flour to give a fairly stiff mixture. Roll into small balls and arrange, well spaced, on greased... - 21.2485

1. Beat butter, treacle and ginger until fluffy. Combine bicarbonate of soda and milk, add to butter mixture, fold in sifted flour. 2. Grease and line a pudding dish (4 cup fluid capacity) spoon in marmalade then the pudding mixture. Cover, cook on MEDIUM for... - 28.041

1. Crumble groundnuts into small pieces. 2. Brown sugar in a heavy skillet and add butter. 3. Add bicarbonate of soda. When the mixture begins to froth, add the crumbled groundnuts. Remove from fire and mix well. 4. Pour into a greased tray or onto a marble... - 29.8475

Whisk egg white in small bowl until soft peaks form; gently fold into combined remaining ingredients. Batter should be slightly lumpy. Use batter immediately. - 23.7521

Chop all vegetables finely. Mix the vegetables, gram flour, soda bicarbonate, salt, ginger, coriander and water to make a thick batter. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep fry the bhajjiya till golden brown. Drain excess oil and serve with mint chutney. - 29.7639

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1. Beat oil, sugar and eggs until well combined. 2. Add sifted flour, bicarbonate soda, cinnamon and salt. 3. Fold in carrots and walnuts 4. Pour into a 20 cm greased cake dish. 5. Place on a rack, cook for 10-12 minutes on medium high. 6. Allow to stand 5... - 41.2349

MAKING 1 In a bowl, combine all the ingredients together. 2 Cover and set aside in a warm place, for atleast 1 day. SERVING 3 Use as desired. - 23.6685

Put the sugar, water, syrup and glucose into a pan. Stir over gentle heat until sugar has dissolved then boil to 300°F. Add butter, peanuts and essence. Stir until butter has melted then add bicarbonate. Pour on to a well oiled slab. Roll out at once with... - 32.983

Grease two 9 in. sandwich tins. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs gradually. Add flour and sour milk alternately. Pour boiling coffee on to melted choclate and add bicarbonate. Cool a little, add to mixture with vanilla. Bake in... - 37.6973

Sift flour, spices and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Add suet. Make a well in the centre and pour in beaten egg mixed with syrup and milk. Stir well to a batter that will fall easily from spoon. Spoon preserved ginger over bottom of greased 5-cup pudding... - 31.3245

I am known among my circle of friends for this wonderful Finnish Cardamom Cake! I have been told that the picnic treat spread simply will never be complete without these yummy cakes! Try this Finnish Cardamom Cake recipe for yourself! - 29.7419

Weigh and put on the pastry board the flour, butter and lard. Rub well together, add the sugar, ground hazelnuts, 2 whole eggs, bicarbonate of soda, grated lemon rind and a pinch of cinnamon. Knead together lightly, form into a loaf and keep in a cold place... - 33.1349

Cream sugar and butter. Add beaten eggs and a little sifted flour very gradually, blending well until mixture is smooth. Stir in the rest of the flour with the washed and dried fruit, the chopped cherries, half the almonds, chopped, the candied peel and... - 37.6848

Lightly grease two baking trays. Sift the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Rub in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the coconut and sugar, then bind to a soft dough with the syrup. Divide the mixture into... - 32.8008

Lightly grease two baking trays. Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and spices into a bowl. Rub in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, then warm the syrup in a saucepan and stir it into the... - 35.7641

Soak the beans overnight in 550ml (1 pt) of water with 5ml (1 tsp) of bicarbonate of soda. Drain. Melt the butter in a pan. Lightly fry the garlic and onions. Add the tomatoes, paprika pepper, salt and water. Sprinkle in the crushed stock cube and stir until... - 43.1533

Place sugar, honey, syrup, and water into saucepan, dissolve over low heat, stirring occasionally. When sugar has dissolved, bring to boil, then reduce heat to low; heat should be just sufficient to keep mixture gently boiling. Cook approximately 12 to 15... - 29.9106

Place sugar, contents of can of pineapple, chopped mixed fruit, bicarbonate of soda, spice and butter into a saucepan. Bring to boil, boil 3 minutes; remove from heat, cool completely. Sift flours together, mix into cold fruit mixture with well-beaten eggs.... - 31.0708

Chop chocolate, melt over hot water, set aside. Beat eggs until thick and fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating well until thick and lemon-coloured. Beat together cream cheese and cream until smooth and thickened. Add melted chocolate, stir until well... - 41.7064

Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in the cold water; melt butter in the hot water. Chop fruit. Put all dry ingredients in basin and mix with the liquid; add brandy; allow to stand overnight. Mixture thickens with standing. Next day, place mixture into a greased... - 37.2751

Grease and flour a 20 cm (8 inch) cake tin. Sift the flours, spice and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Rub the fat into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, fruit and peel. Make a well in the centre and pour in... - 25.0506

Grease a basin and, if liked, put an extra tablesp of golden syrup in the bottom. Mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, suet, sugar, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Beat the egg with the golden syrup, treacle and a little of the milk. Stir this into the... - 34.6045

Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and nutmeg into a bowl. Stir in the sugar, then rub in the margarine. Add the dried fruit and citron and bind together with the milk. Cover and leave overnight. The next day, turn into a greased 18 cm/7 inch... - 36.3342

Roughly cut up the butter or margarine and place in a large bowl. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, molasses or syrup and the spices to boiling point. Add the bicarbonate of soda and pour over the butter. Stir until the butter has melted. Beat in the egg and... - 23.606

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Silt together the flour and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar, peanuts, and fudge. Lightly beat... - 36.2253

Beat eggs 3 minutes, or until light in colour. Gradually add sugar, beat until dissolved. Add honey, beat until mixture resembles thick cream. Add bicarbonate of soda dissolved in hot water. Lightly fold in sifted flour and cinnamon. Pour mixture into... - 32.3059

Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the water. Add the dates and leave to cool. Cream together the fat and sugar, then beat in the eggs. Alternately, fold in the flour and the date mixture. Turn into a greased and lined 25 cm/10 inch baking tin and bake in a... - 29.9017

Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the tomatoes and cook gently for 5 minutes. Puree the soup in an electric blender or rub through a sieve, then return to the saucepan. Stir in the flour, nutmeg, basil and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil,... - 39.7246

1. Place rolled oats, flour, coconut and sugar in a large bowl. Combine golden syrup, butter, water and bicarbonate of soda. Pour golden syrup mixture into dry ingredients and mix well to combine. 2. Drop teaspoons of mixture 3 cm / 1 1/4 in apart on greased... - 29.1045

Remove labels from four empty 1 lb/450 g rust-free food cans. Sterilize the cans, dry and grease lightly. Sieve wholemeal flour, commeal or maizemeal, rye flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl. Stir in treacle and buttermilk to form a smooth... - 36.2784

Set oven to 180°C (350°F). Sift flour with salt, cardamom powder and bicarbonate of soda. Beat ghee or butter with sugar till light and fluffy. Add curds and mix well. Add flour and mix to a stiff dough. Rest dough for half an hour. Place one teaspoonful of... - 41.0784

Mix all the ingredients, except the oil, yoghurt and bicarbonate of soda, in a heatproof bowl. Hear the 3 tablespoons of oil and when it is very hot pour it over the mixture in the bowl and fold in. In a separate bowl, combine the yoghurt and bicarbonate of... - 36.2729

Add 4 cups of sugar and water in a pan and heat. Make it boil and simmer till a medium consistency is reached. Take the syrup off the fire and allow it to cool. Next, mix the besan and 1 1/2 cup of water. Also, mix the powdered rice and the bicarbonate... - 35.8163

Pour the boiling water on to the required weight of peas, add the soda, and leave to soak overnight. Rinse the peas thoroughly after soaking, cook in plenty of boiling, salted water until the peas are soft —1 to 1 1/2 hr approximately. To improve the... - 19.6654

1. Trim excess fat or sinew from meat, slice into 5mm (one quarter inch) slices, gently flatten with rolling pin, place in shallow dish. 2. Combine bicarbonate soda, sugar, cornflour, sauces and sherry, pour over meat, mix well cover, marinate three hours. 3.... - 31.3515

Heat water, cocoa and bicarbonate soda over low heat, stirring until smooth paste has formed. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add vinegar to milk, stir and allow to stand for 5... - 44.9287

Beat together condensed milk, essence, yellow colour and melted butter. Sift flour, baking powder, soda bicarbonate together and mix with milk mixture. Grease a square tin and dust with flour. Pour the mixture in it. Bake in a moderate oven at 350F till... - 38.6045

1. Make a thick batter with gram flour and soda bicarbonate dissolved in water. 2. Heat fat in a deep fry-pan. 3. Drop batter through a perforated spoon. Fry for one to two minutes. 4. Prepare sugar syrup with sugar and water to two string consistency. 5. Put... - 36.1418

1. Prepare a syrup of one string consistency with water and sugar. Add the rose water. 2. Pass the mawa through a sieve. Add crushed cardamoms, sieved arrowroot and a little cold water in which the soda bicarbonate has been dissolved. 3. Make a salt dough... - 38.3741

Beat butter, syrup and ginger until light and fluffy; add warm milk, in which soda has been dissolved. Stir in sifted flour and salt, mix well. Place mixture into 2 1/2-pint greased pudding basin, cover, steam 1 1/2 hours. - 29.9187

Chop dates, melt butter in boiling water, dissolve soda in milk. Sift dry ingredients into basin, add dates, water and milk, stir until smooth. Pour into 2 1/2-pint greased pudding basin, cover, steam 2 hours. - 27.9606

Cream butter and sugar, add treacle, and cream well. Blend in sifted flour and oats. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture while still hot. Mix to a stiff dough. Roll teaspoons of mixture into balls; place on greased baking tray allowing room... - 32.2077

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), gas mark 4. Warm both types of butter and mix together with the icing sugar and brown sugar. Add the flour and bicarbonate of soda (if used), and then incorporate the eggs. Chop the chocolate and roughly chop the almonds... - 43.9745

Clean the lentils: although they are packaged precleaned, I always pick them over to make sure there are no bits of rock disguised as tooth-breaking lentils. Just cover the lentils with water in a saucepan, adding a small pinch of bicarbonate of soda if your... - 42.5477

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yoghurt and cherries. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat a 350°F/180°C/ Gas 4 oven. Grease 16 bun-tray cups or use paper cases. 3. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and... - 36.7155

Mix together the flour, semolina, sugar and fat. Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) in the milk and stir in the syrup and rum. Add this to the dry ingredients. The mixture should be soft enough to drop off a spoon easily. Add more milk if... - 32.5974

1. Grease baking tray heavily. 2. Combine sugar and corn syrup in large casserole dish. Stir in peanuts. 3. Cook for 8-10 minutes on HIGH, stirring twice. 4. Stir in remaining ingredients until light and foamy. 5. Quickly pour onto prepared baking... - 34.4958

This is part 1 of a 2 part video series. In this video you will learn how to bake a chocolate cake. Watch part 2 for the finishing of the cake. - 72.9189

This is part 2 of a 2 part video series, In this video you will learn how to do icing on the cake and prepare some nice decoration to finish the cake. It is a nice cake to have at home. - 85.6689

Not everyone likes Christmas pudding cause it is loaded with dried fruits and if you are a vegetarian, Christmas pudding made with suet is not meant for you. Here is a great alternative to Christmas pudding that is equally rich and indulgent and special... - 105.736

1. Soak bread in water, squeeze. 2. Sieve flour with soda and salt, add bread. 3. Mix to a fairly wet dough. 4. Leave to stand overnight. 5. Knead well and divide into even sized balls. 6. Roll out like puris 1/8 inch thick. 7. Half fry and remove. 8. Press... - 30.7482

Place the skinned raw breast of duck on a board and hold it in position with one hand while cutting it diagonally into thin slices with the other. Work the bicarbonate of soda into them and leave to rest for at least 1 hour. (Duck is a firm meat. The effect... - 40.384

Put butter, milk and syrup into a large saucepan to melt together slowly. Put all the dry ingredients into a bowl. Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in a little milk, and beat the eggs. Now tip the dry ingredients into the melted contents of the saucepan. Mix... - 37.2151

Grease and line 2 (8-inch) cake pans. Melt chocolate; let cool. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, and bicarbonate together. Beat butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add chocolate and flour mixture alternately with beer;... - 41.3789

Banana Bread is a well loved dish that is often made frequently at home. Try this Banana Bread recipe for yourself and you will understand why it is so addictive! - 35.307

A melting spoon of delicious Chocolate Chick Pea Mousse is my idea of visiting heaven! Try this wonderful Chocolate Chick Pea Mousse recipe for yourself and discover the wondrous taste of this dessert - 42.1031

Banana Nut Bread is the perfect dish for the small parties at your place. Last time I served it was two weeks ago for my reunion with long lost friends and they loved it! You simply have to try this Banana Nut Bread recipe! - 29.2194

Pecan Cookies are simply delicious. This is my children's favorite snack and it often gets wolfed down even before it reaches the dining table! They are just too yummy. Try this Pecan Cookies recipe for yourself! - 33.8552

Mincemeat Tea Loaf is a sumptuous side dish that is simply a joy to prepare and serve. My family loves this well filing Mincemeat Tea Loaf and I make it often for our weekend luncheons. You will love it too. Trust me! - 30.6329

Sift flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Stir in preserved ginger, walnuts or pecans. Put sugar, treacle, golden syrup and butter in a saucepan and heat gently until butter melts, add the milk. Add to flour mixture. Mix in eggs and beat... - 31.4263

Peach Cobbler has an Out of this world taste. The peaches and eggs give the Peach Cobbler Impressive taste. Must catch it - 40.8608

Line a baking tray with non stick baking parchment. Place the sugar, water, syrup and glucose in a large, heavy based saucepan. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil steadily to 150C/300F, stirring... - 37.2907

Sift the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Stir in the sugar, oats, coconut and quartered glace cherries. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the oil, egg, milk and vanilla essence. Gradually beat the liquids into... - 39.8924

Lightly grease a 23 x 15 cm/9x 6 in shallow tin. Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar until very soft, light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda, then gradually work these dry ingredients into the creamed mixture,... - 30.6986

Cover peas with 550ml (1 pt) cold water. Add bicarbonate of soda and soak overnight. Drain the peas and put into a pan. Add the stock Bring to boil and continue to boil for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and gently fry but do not brown the ham. Add onion,... - 41.303

Grease two baking trays. Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Melt the butter or margarine, sugar and syrup in a saucepan over a low heat. Do not allow to boil. Pour the hot mixture into the well in the dry... - 38.5091

Sultana Scones is great for your children's snackboxes. When even the traditional sultana scones recipes are loved by all, this variant with bursts of sultana enjoyment is even more mouth-watering. Enjoy your tea time! - 40.6567

Lightly grease two baking trays. Cream the butter or margarine with the sugars until very soft, light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg, beating continuously, then beat in the vanilla essence. Sift together the flour and the bicarbonate of soda, then work... - 39.1929

Lightly grease two baking trays. Cream the butter or margarine and sugar until very soft, light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the flour with the bicarbonate of soda, then work these dry ingredients into... - 41.1941

1. Line a 500 g (1 lb) loaf tin with nonstick baking paper. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the commeal, salt, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda. In a large jug, combine the buttermilk, eggs and melted margarine. Make a well in the centre of the dry... - 32.3574

A rich fudgy frosting and syrup in the cake mixture keep these cakes deliciously moist. Bake each paper-easeful in a bun tin to keep its shape. In a large pan, gently heat together the coffee essence, water, butter, caster sugar and syrup, stirring until the... - 31.7202

Grease and bottom-line two straight-sided 19 cm (7 1/2 inch) sandwich tins. Cream 125 g (4 oz) of the fat until soft. Gradually work in the caster sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, little by little. Mix the cocoa and 6 x 15... - 33.0706

Bottom-line a 21.5 cm (8 1/2 inch) straight-sided sandwich tin with greaseproof paper. Roll out the dough and use to line the tin. Prick with a fork and bake blind in a preheated moderately hot oven (200°C/400°F, Gas Mark 6) for 15 minutes. Place the dates... - 31.5576

Grease and bottom-line a 20 cm (8 inch) cake tin. Mix together the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and spices in a large bowl. Rub in the butter, then stir in the carrots. Warm the sugar, honey and treacle together over a low heat. Pour into a well in the... - 27.7712

Rub the butter into the flour and add all the other dry ingredients. Blend very well. Beat the eggs with the lukewarm Guinness and add the bicarbonate of soda. Mix this very well into the dry cake mixture, and turn into a greased and lined cake tin, measuring... - 36.8828

Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy, then fold in the flour mixture. Add the vanilla and egg and beat until well mixed. If the mixture seems dry, add a little water. Fold in the chocolate... - 39.5433

1. Sift the flour, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Put the sugar, butter, treacle and syrup into a saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. 2. Pour the liquid into the dry ingredients together with... - 32.2065

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and spray or grease a 22 cm cake tin with oil. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, caster sugar, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the prunes, vanilla, eggs and milk and... - 37.7243

1. Sift the flour, ginger, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl and stir in the sugar. Put the butter and treacle in a saucepan and heat gently until the butter is melted, remove from the heat and leave to cool for 15 minutes. 2. Beat the cooled butter... - 31.9004

Sift the flour into a deep bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the salt, oil and bicarbonate of soda. Stir in the measured water and, using your fingertips, gather in all the flour to form a soft pliable dough. Set aside. Heat the oil in a karahi or deep... - 39.4611

Sift the flour and salt into a deep bowl and make a well in the centre. Mix in the onion seeds, the red and green chillies, coriander and bicarbonate of soda. Gradually pour in sufficient water and, using your fingertips, mix to form a soft dough. Wipe the... - 43.1494

1. Place butter and sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla essence and milk and continue to beat until well combined. 2. Sift together flour and bicarbonate of soda and stir into butter mixture. Add hazelnuts, chocolate chips,... - 36.4062

1. Place butter and 3/4 cup / 170 g / 5 1/2 oz sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. 2. Sift together plain flour, self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda and stir into butter mixture. Turn dough onto a floured surface and... - 30.3427

1. Place butter, brown sugar, caster sugar and vanilla essence in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg. 2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda. Add flour mixture, candy-coated chocolates and almonds to butter... - 35.7848

1. Preheat a 350°F/180°C/ Gas 4 oven. Grease a 12-cup bun tray or use paper cases. 2. With an electric mixer, cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and water. 3. Stir in the carrots. 4. Sift over the flour, baking powder,... - 37.5219

1. Preheat a 350°F/180°C/Gas 4 oven. Line a 9 X 5 in (23 X 13 cm) loaf tin with greaseproof paper and grease. 2. Break the egg into a bowl and beat lightly. Stir in the apple sauce, butter or margarine and both sugars. Set aside. 3. In another bowl, sift... - 40.1494

1. In a bowl, combine the oats and buttermilk and let soak for 1 hour. 2. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use paper cases. 3. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C/Gas 6. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in... - 36.5403

1. Preheat a 400°F/200°C/ Gas 6 oven. Grease 15 deep muffin tins. 2. Place the butter or margarine in a saucepan and melt over gentle heat. Set aside. 3. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flours, bicarbonate of soda, salt and cinnamon. 4. Add the bran,... - 39.6596

1. Combine the oatmeal, oat bran, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and, using a wooden spoon, stir in the water and melted butter to form a slightly sticky dough. 2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead... - 27.4074

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/ Gas 6. Grease 14 muffin cups or use paper cases. 2. With an electric mixer, cream the butter or margarine until soft. Add the sugar and molasses and beat until light and fluffy. 3. Add the egg and pumpkin and stir until... - 40.0773

Soak the urid dhaal for several hours, preferably overnight. Drain thoroughly and blend to a puree in a food processor. Transfer the urid dhaal puree to a medium-size bowl. Add the spring onions, crushed coriander, ginger pulp, fennel seeds, bicarbonate of... - 40.8437

Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and cloves into a large bowl, making a well in the centre. In a smaller bowl beat the olive oil with the honey, petimezi, grated orange zest and 125 ml (4 fl oz) orange juice and pour into the well. Mix... - 38.559

Sift the gram flour, plain flour, salt and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Add the spices, the chopped coriander and green chillies to the bowl, then gradually pour in the water, mixing it in with a fork to form a smooth batter. Add the prepared vegetables... - 43.5575

1. Put the water and sugar in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the butter, cocoa powder, bicarbonate of soda and coffee granules and bring to the boil, simmer for 5 minutes, remove from the heat and set aside to... - 34.4008

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C/350°F/ Gas 4. For the topping, brush the base and sides of a 23 cm / 9 in round springform cake tin with oil. Sprinkle the sugar over the base. 2. Arrange the peaches cut-side down -in the tin with a walnut half in each. 3. For... - 39.279

Grease and line a 20 cm/8 inch tin. Put the butter, sugar, sultanas and pineapple into a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the bicarbonate of soda (it will froth) and allow the mixture to get quite cold. Stir... - 41.9513

1. Place butter and 3/4 cup / 170 g / 5 1/2 oz sugar in a bowl and beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well. 2. Sift together flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda and stir into butter mixture. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead... - 27.5103

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/ Gas 4. Line the bottom and sides of 2 9 x 5 in (23 X 13 cm) loaf tins with greaseproof paper and grease. 2. Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. 3. With an electric mixer, cream the... - 42.848

Dissolve the sugar with the water in a heavy saucepan, stirring constantly over a medium heat. Bring to the, boil and cook the syrup to 102°C/215°F, or until the syrup spins a short, fine thread from a spoon. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cocoa... - 43.5969

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F/ 190°C/ Gas 5. Lightly grease or line 10 deep muffin tins with paper cases. 2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. 3. With an electric mixer, beat the peeled bananas... - 40.0546

To make the cake, beat half the sugar with the butter in a large bowl until light. In a separate bowl, beat the remaining sugar with the eggs, add to the butter mixture, and mix until blended. Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the milk and fold into the... - 46.9441

Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs, then add the fruit and sugar. Sprinkle the bicarbonate of soda into the milk and add the vinegar. This will begin to froth up and start foaming. Add it to the other ingredients while it's still... - 41.779