After my Christmas cake success I thought I should set myself an Easter challenge to make hot cross buns. After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, the first batch going straight into the bin and the second also ending up there, I am going to have a rethink about the recipe and see if I can... Continue Reading →
Gluten free baking highlights
One of the best things about baking is admiring the end product. These are just some of my gluten free baking highlights.
Sam’s gluten free mince pie cupcakes
This is one of my favourite Christmas recipes to make at Christmas time. Back in 2013 I came up with the idea to make mince pie cupcakes after I asked my Twitter followers what their favourite Christmas flavours were, and mince pies won. Christmas is a time to indulge in some of the things that... Continue Reading →
Sam’s gluten-free chocolate and orange marbled cupcakes
As my gluten-free baking journey continues I am making cakes that I would not only enjoy, but that would put a smile on the face of those who want to have ago at making some gluten-free baked delights. Part of the joys of baking for me is playing around with different flavours and I have... Continue Reading →
Sam’s gluten free coconut cupcakes with chocolate
Over the past few weeks I have been experimenting with different flavourings in my cupcakes. I take inspiration from all over the place, on this occasion I was in the news agents and while waiting to pay for my pile of daily papers my eye caught the blue wrapping of the coconut delight, Bounty. Being a Gavin... Continue Reading →