Food Matters

Have you spotted out IGTV on Instagram? Check it out to see this homemade rustic scone recipe in action. Ingredients 350g self-raising flour, plus more for dusting 1 tsp baking powder 85g butter, cut into cubes 3 tbsp caster sugar 175ml milk 1 tsp vanilla extract...

Ingredients For the base 1 batch white sourdough (see step 1) strong or plain flour, for dusting For the topping 2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 tsp dried oregano 300g mozzarella, torn into chunks small bunch of basil ...

Here’s our simple guide to starting and maintaining a sourdough starter, with tips and tricks from our expert bakers. Ingredients 250g strong white bread flour, preferably organic or stoneground Method Day 1: To begin your starter, mix 50g flour with 50g tepid water...

Autumn is here and now is the time for flavours like cinnamon and pumpkin.  A pumpkin traybake is a perfect way to kick start your Autumn baking.  If you don't have pumpkin, fear not, you can use butternut squash and it works just as well. Ingredients 175ml sunflower...

This ultimate brownie recipe is an absolute must-try.  Look out for the pro tip at the end of this post Ingredients 375 grams soft unsalted butter 375 grams best-quality dark chocolate 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 500 grams caster sugar 225 grams plain...

If a recipe calls for brown sugar and you don't have any in your cupboard, don't worry, you can make your own with our easy recipe! It couldn’t be simpler to make your own Brown Sugar, just mix together sugar and molasses or treacle. A little bit about brown sugar;...

  It is Autumn and officially baking season, now is the time to have the kitchen smelling of freshly baked treats. We have asked our expert bakers, how you can keep your homemade treats fresher for longer. Don't put all your hard work to waste and end up with...