Make it!

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Biscoff Carmel Bark.

I couldn't help myself… Yes, I have reworked last week's recipe to include Biscoff. Biscoff is the top-tier MVP baking ingredient these days and for a good reason, they're not just super tasty. They're super versatile!

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Salted Caramel Cracker Bark.

Salted caramel, paired with the dark chocolate and more flakey sea salt these are a naughty but very classy treat to have with a coffee or a glass of wine, it is lockdown after all!

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White Chocolate & Lemon French Macarons.

These tiny but revered sandwich cookie are almost legendary in the baking world for being incredibly hard to make. Whist this is half true, they can be hard to perfect, but they are easy to make, and even if they do not look perfect, they always taste amazing!

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Biscoff Cake Truffles.

Like clockwork, the healthy new year new me adverts have awoken from their year long slumber to make us regret all the fun and carbs we consumed over the holidays. You know what though? Not this year! 2021 is not the year for it! Let them eat cake I say!

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Gingerbread Christmas Trees.

To conclude my festive baking fest, I was thinking of something that could act as a gift as well as centre piece of a Christmas table. And what better to stand tall and proud in its festive glamour then a Christmas tree!

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Classic Sugar Cookies.

With a lot more time on our hands this Christmas, and for some not being able to visit loved ones, I thought what would be the best way to express some festive spirit? This recipe makes a dough that is super easy to work with; you can shape it, cut elaborate shapes out of it, flavour it and colour it any way you wish!

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Hot Chocolate Bombs.

I’m not one to follow trends, but when I saw this one knocking around the internet, I was sold! I have drawn up three different types of hot chocolate bombs here, all based off a single basic recipe. I want you to be able to use this as a guide to make these your own and make a hot chocolate bomb that will blow your mind!

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Peppermint Wreath Cookies.

Christmas is that time of year when everyone likes to bake and share their love with sweet treats, and these are perfect - light, crispy, chewy and marshmallowy they are certain to impress!

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Peppermint Kisses.

What says Christmas more than candy canes? Well these peppermint kisses are essentially candy cane crispy marshmallowy treats! Very easy to make and looks endlessly impressive!

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Stem Ginger Shortbread.

Beautifully spiced, crumbly and buttery these are certainly a hit! With the addition of dark chocolate, they are a real treat, perfect for baked gifts this Holiday season.

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake.

Sugar, Spice and everything nice? Yes, this cake really does have it all! Not only is it very easy, it also teaches you some valuable fillings you can use in other bakes! 

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Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes.

Easy to make and even easier to decorate they do not fail to impress! So if you like salted chocolate with nutty crunchy pretzels give these little beauties a go! 

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Spiced Candied Orange Cake.

This is a slightly different take on the classic orange and almond cake that you may be used to.If you like warming spices, tangy citrus fruit and delicate buttery cakes, give this Spiced Candied Orange cake a try! 

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Sourdough Focaccia.

Whether it’s to have alongside some pasta and wine at dinner, sliced and filled to the brim with sliced meat and cheese or even to just dip in some oil and balsamic, this Italian staple is a must bake!

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Cookies and Scream Cupcakes.

These Cookies and (s)Cream cupcakes are to die for! They taste spookily good and are drop dead adorable too! Each little ghost having its own personality! Made with plenty of Oreo goodness (or naughtiness) they are bound to be a hit!

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Lemon Drizzle Rolls.

Combining the zingy and tangy deliciousness of lemon drizzle, and lemon cheesecake with the warm fluffy cuddle of cinnamon rolls these are one of the most decadent and tasty treats and are perfect for a luxurious treat! 

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Lotus Biscoff Babka.

Everyone is bonkers for Biscoff at the moment, so why not use it in this perfect breakfast treat? The tasty caramelised flavours of Biscoff with chewy sweet brioche bread?! Dunk it in coffee and then tell me it’s not a classic in the making! 

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Chocolate Babka.

This tasty eastern European bread is a must bake for the weekends. Serve it with coffee and feel those weekend vibes!

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Sourdough Caramel Monkey Bread.

Darker nights, chilly mornings…. autumn is here! Prime those Pumpkin Spiced Lattes, chunky knits and fluffy slippers. It’s time to feast on indulgent treats like this one!

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Sourdough Bread Rolls

As they say, all good things come in small packages, so what could be better than a sourdough loaf? A sourdough bread roll of course! Cause everyone loves a crusty roll!

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Lotus Biscoff Banana Bread.

The final recipe in my banana bread chronicles, this Biscoff banana bread is definitely going to impress! Sharing is optional - I won’t tell. Why not give this recipe a try!

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Chocolate Banana Bread.

Chocolate and bananas? What could be better? Oh yeah, chocolate and banana cake! Give this super chocolaty cake a try. You will be hooked!

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Sourdough Crackers.

Need a way to use up all that sourdough starter discard? or just love the sound of super satisfyingly savoury snacks? Well, this is the recipe for you!

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Flourless Gluten-Free Banana Bread.

Go against the grain (see what I did there) and make this delicious Flourless and Gluten-Free cake!

Go on! Treat yourself!

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Vegan Banana Bread.

How better to show off to your friends than pulling out one of these bad boys! Either that or a thoughtful treat for a vegan buddy, cause they deserve cake too!

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Cinnamon Toast Banana Bread

Now you have mastered the classic banana bread, what better way to spice it up then a good dash of cinnamon? Well, what if you could then level it up even more and mix it with an American classic like cinnamon toast?

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Classic Banana Bread

Bananas + Bread = Cake?

Not sure about the maths but this recipe for banana bread sure does add up!

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Start it -

Sourdough Starter

It all begins here!

All good journeys start from humble beginnings, check out this step-by-step sourdough starter recipe.

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Bake it - Sourdough 101

You’ve made your starter, its excited now lets bake a loaf of delicious sourdough!

Check out my step-by-step Sourdough Loaf recipe.