Ingredients (for gingerbread): 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/4 cup golden syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2… Read more “Gingerbread”
Category: Baked Goods
Hot cross buns
Ingredients (buns): 4¼ cups bread flour, sifted 1 tab active dry yeast ½ cup caster sugar 1½ cups lukewarm milk 2 tsps ground cinnamon 2 tsps mixed… Read more “Hot cross buns”
Anzac biscuits
Whether you like them chewy or crisp, homemade Anzac biscuits are an Aussie classic! Often made in time for Anzac Day (25 April), these popular treats make… Read more “Anzac biscuits”
Damper
Damper is an easy-to-prepare Australian bread, traditionally cooked in a campfire or camp oven. Similar to puftaloons, damper is great served with a generous spread of butter,… Read more “Damper”
Cheesy Vegemite scrolls
Keep these cheesy Vegemite scrolls on hand as a great addition to any lunchbox, handy afternoon snack or tasty grab-and-go breakfast when you’re short on time. Ingredients:… Read more “Cheesy Vegemite scrolls”
Gingerbread men
I love gingerbread men! These ones are designed not to spread while cooking, and have just the right amount of spice. My son loves helping to decorate… Read more “Gingerbread men”
Blueberry muffins
Nothing beats a blueberry muffin for an on-the-go breakfast or a quick and tasty snack. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups self raising flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon… Read more “Blueberry muffins”
Rustic steak and mushroom pie
Ingredients: 2 sheets shortcrust pastry 2 sheets puff pastry 800g beef rump steak (with most fat removed), diced 1 cup button mushrooms, peeled and sliced 1 onion 1/2 cup… Read more “Rustic steak and mushroom pie”
Heart-shaped strawberry hand pies
Ingredients: Perfect pastry dough (see the recipe) 3 cups strawberries, de-stemmed and roughly chopped 6 tabs raw sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp cornflour 2 tabs Chambord,… Read more “Heart-shaped strawberry hand pies”
Perfect flaky pastry
Ingredients: 3 cups plain flour 2 tabs caster sugar 170g cold (hard) butter, cut into small cubes 1/3 cup cold (hard) coconut oil 1/2 cup ice water… Read more “Perfect flaky pastry”