Espresso Double Chocolate Rye Cookies
These cookies are all my favourite things in one; brown butter, espresso and white chocolate. A very luxurious and adult cookie. They’re on the thinner side but stay beautifully gooey in the middle with a little crisp on the edges.
My favourite Hot Cross Buns
I am an absolute hot cross bun fiend. As soon as April rolls around (sometimes even March), I eat hot cross buns every few days. They’re the perfect breakfast or afternoon pick me up. I’m a purist when it comes to the flavour. For these, the raisins are soaked in earl grey which keeps them plump and imparts a lovely citrus flavour. I prefer a lightly spiced bun so I’ve used a mixture of mixed spice and cinnamon. Lastly, these are glazed (or rather soaked) in a orange golden syrup mixture to keep them moist and irresistibly shiny.
Strawberry Jam Cornflake Pie
Flaky pastry, fruity strawberry jam, sweet sugary cornflakes and a soft whipped cream. A slice that tastes like a big bowl of fruity cereal and milk. She’s fancy with her frilly piping but still a wholesome and humble pie. I made this in my extra deep 9-inch pie dish because I wanted her to be T-H-I-C-K. She’s exactly what I envisioned. And my big fat slice of pie craving has well and truly been satisfied.
Seeded Bagels with Leek, Dill & Crispy Onion Schmear
Fresh, chewy bagels with a generous toasty seeded topping and filled to the brim with a lip-smacking buttery leek schmear, fresh dill and crispy onions. If anyone needs me, I’ll be thinking about these for the next few weeks.
Banoffee Malted Milk Splits
I think milk bun dough is my new favourite dough to make. They’re so soft and light as well as being very easy to work with. I’ve filled these with a milk chocolate salted caramel, fresh banana slices and a soft whipped malt cream. Heaven!
Cherry Porridge with Brown Butter Seeded Crumb
This version of the perfect porridge includes a glossy sweet cherry compote and a brown butter seeded crumb. The buttery, toasted pecans and mixed seeds add a great little crunch to the dish along with a sprinkling of demerara. As a treat, I like to pour a little single cream around the edge. Pure breakfast perfection.