The bakers' thread

[biggs682]

Bit overcooked but pretty sure it will still be eaten

 

[figbat]

This is a take on Bakewell Tart. None of my family except me like almond-flavoured stuff so I use a basic sponge for the top rather than a frangipane. Sweet crust pastry, blind-baked, spread with raspberry jam, topped with the sponge - a quick and easy dessert to accompany the spontaneous roast lunch my wife provided today.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Gluten free (Mrs T is allergic) marmalade and chocolate frangipane, to be served with autumn raspberries from the garden.

And no, presentation isn't my strong point!

 

[grldtnr]

Gluten free (Mrs T is allergic) marmalade and chocolate frangipane, to be served with autumn raspberries from the garden.

And no, presentation isn't my strong point!

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Who the heck cares , as long as it's edible and delicious, but I can't say Marmalade and chocolate are a match.
But always like raspberries,, superior to strawberries

 

[Gwylan]

View attachment 789788 This is a take on Bakewell Tart. None of my family except me like almond-flavoured stuff so I use a basic sponge for the top rather than a frangipane. Sweet crust pastry, blind-baked, spread with raspberry jam, topped with the sponge - a quick and easy dessert to accompany the spontaneous roast lunch my wife provided today.

I'm with your family. Bakewell can keep their tarts. Usually not enough jam, and heavy on top.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

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[figbat]

I made a batch of rock cakes today. A little while ago I had one in a cafe and was disappointed so decided to make my own. These are just as I remember them!

 

[simongt]

At the stall of an 'artisan' bakery today, I noticed cranberry sourdough cakes for £3.20 each.
The description of 'sourdough cake' seemed a bit odd to me as I associate sourdough with bread and I've never come across a sourdough cake before despite the many 'artisan' / craft' bakeries I've investigated - !

 

[Reynard]

At the stall of an 'artisan' bakery today, I noticed cranberry sourdough cakes for £3.20 each.
The description of 'sourdough cake' seemed a bit odd to me as I associate sourdough with bread and I've never come across a sourdough cake before despite the many 'artisan' / craft' bakeries I've investigated - !

I've used sourdough to raise yeasted cakes / sweet breads like babka and pannetone. Gives them a much richer flavour compared to using yeast.

Yeast-raised cakes are a staple of Polish and German baking, btw.

 

[figbat]

A bakery near me does lovely sourdough doughnuts and pastries.

 

[bluenotebob]

A couple of years back, I was given some home-made sourdough drop scones (also known as 'Scotch pancakes'?). They were very good

 

[Reynard]

Oh yeah, I've made sourdough waffles and pancakes too!

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I’ve made sourdough crackers from leftover starter. Dead easy!

 

[newts]

Stand by your breads, incoming butter.
No knead Ciabatta.