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Baking Heaven

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“The Party Starts Here! Get Your Festive And Creative Juices Flowing With Scintillating Seasonal Bakes…”
Hello and welcome to the December issue of Baking Heaven. This month we are really getting into the party spirit as we look forward to Christmas and New Year, with flamboyant cakes and bakes that will put a smile on your face from page 8. You'll also
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What’s Cooking…
The Wrights Baking range of easy-to-use cake mixes makes baking showstopping goodies a piece of cake. Choose from 6 exciting varieties including Chocolate Fudge, Orange, Ginger, Carrot, Madeira and Toffee. These versatile packs will make 2 x 15cm (6i
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Festive Baking!
SERVES 12-15 225g (8oz) salted butter90g (3¼oz) unsweetened cocoa powder90g (3¼oz) dark chocolate, (70% cocoa solids), chopped finely grated zest of 1 large orange½ tsp ground cinnamon4 large free-range eggs450g (1lb) muscovado sugar100g (3½oz) self-
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Butter-liscious!
250g (9oz) butter, plus extra for greasing200g (7oz) caster sugar2 tsp vanilla bean paste4 large free-range eggs125ml (4½fl oz) buttermilk375g (10oz) self-raising flour1 tsp table salt 75g (2¾oz) butter125g (4½oz) caster sugar50ml (1½fl oz) bourbon d
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Get Creative With Loaf Cakes And Tasty Bakes!
Ooozing with chocolate! For the chocolate lava cakes, see page 26 MAKES 9 OR 16 SQUARES 3-4 blood oranges grated zest and juice of 1 lemon a pinch of saffron250g (9oz) semolina flour1 tsp baking powder250g (9oz) ricotta cheese1 tbsp vanilla extract25
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Making Cocoa Bomb Shells
There are two different ways to temper chocolate: in the microwave or in a double boiler. If you are on a short schedule and simply want to make a small, personal batch, opt for the microwave method. It will save you time, is more convenient and is e
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Mini Bakes, Maximum Indulgence!
Lashings of fruit! MAKES 12 200g (7oz) unsalted butter150g (5½oz) light muscovado sugar50g (1¾oz) golden caster sugar3 free-range eggs½ tsp vanilla extract200g (7oz) plain flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground ginger½ tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp ground n
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Doves Farm Est 1978
Many celebratory and Christmas cakes are densely packed with fruit and often made in advance, then wrapped and left to 'mature' for a few weeks or months. The popular custom of feeding the cake periodically with small amounts of alcohol can help to k
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Pick Of The PRODUCTS
This Winter Selection Box provides a luscious variety of chocolate coated liquorice variants; The Original, Silver, Snowball, Classic, Gold, Crispy Caramel, Fruity Caramel and Salt & Caramel, making it easy for you to share your love for liquorice in
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Bite-size Bakes To Enjoy With Coffee! Biscuitheaven
Sprinkle stars For the Christmas tree cookies, see page 43 MAKES 24-60 375g (13oz) plain flour, plus extra for rolling½ tsp kosher salt225g (8oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature200g (7oz) granulated sugar1 large free-range egg, at room temperatu
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Epic Desserts To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth!
SERVES 4 100ml (3½fl oz) whole milk300ml (10fl oz) double cream100ml (10fl oz) Irish cream liqueur50g (1¾oz) caster sugar2 gelatine leaves cocoa powder, to dust (optional)8 chocolate-coated coffee beans 1 Pour the milk, cream, liqueur and sugar into
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Juliet Sear
Hello Baking Heaven friends! I hope you’re all excited for Christmas and have lots of baking planned. I’m sure all of the wonderful bakes in this issue will inspire you! It’s not long until the big event and this time it will be really wonderful to b
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Enjoy An Indulgent Afternoon Tea With Friends!
Fruit 'n nut SERVES 12 200g (7oz) good quality dark mint chocolate200g (7oz) good quality white chocolate4-5 mint flavoured candy canes sugary cake decorations, to taste 1 Grease a small baking tray and line with greaseproof paper. 2 Break the dark c
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Apricot Linzer Torte
SERVES 10-12 175g (6oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting a pinch of ground cinnamon a pinch of ground cloves40g (1½oz) caster sugar115g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened2 free-range egg yolks, beaten380g (13½oz) apricot jam6 tbsp raspberry jam grate
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EDITOR: Jessica Clark ACTING EDITOR: Nick Gregory nick.gregory@warnersgroup.co.uk DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER: Anna Lewin anna.lewin@warnersgroup.co.uk SENIOR DESIGNER: Ryan Housden SENIOR ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE: Amy Hodges amy.hodges@warnersgroup.co.uk A
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CAKE decorating SCHOOL
1 – Beginner 2 – Intermediate 3 – Advanced Put the final touches to the party season with these step-by-step tutorials from the people in the know! Guide to skill levels ■
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Woolly Hat
• 13cm (5in) half sphere cake• star cutter• 15.5cm (6in) cake• buttercream• cake drum• palette knife• 2 x piping bags• 2 x couplers• number 4, 18, basket weave and grass nozzle• royal blue and lavender colour • 250g (9oz) unsalted butter• 500g (1lb 1
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New Year’s Eve Cake Pops
• microwavable bowls• weighing scales• cake pop sticks• small bowl• fluffy head brush• piping bag• small palette knife• fine paint brush• teaspoon• cake pop holder or polystyrene block • 12 of your favourite cupcakes • 100g (3½oz) icing sugar• 50g (1
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How To Make… Fireworks And Funfetti New Year’s Eve Cake
What better way to welcome in the New Year than with cake! This surprise inside, colourful outside, double-height cake is a sure winner at any gathering to celebrate the start of 2022. To make the most out of my piped fireworks design, I’ve made two
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Cooking With Alcohol
Alcoholic drinks can be delicious – with complex flavours from the fermentation or distillation processes, they have a lot to bring to the table! We love to think of our alcohol shelf as an extension of the spice cabinet, perfect for adding wonderful
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Baking Essentials
Maple from Canada UK’s Chef Ambassador James Golding provides his tips on how to have a more eco-friendly Christmas. Since 2009 James has worked at The Pig where he is currently Group Chef Director and works to promote essential education around wher
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HELP! What’s Gone Wrong?
1. Say no to chewy muffins – with muffin batter, it’s best to mix until only just combined. It might look a little lumpy but when it’s baked it will come together beautifully. Over-mix the batter and you will develop the gluten (the stuff that makes
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Bake Up A Storm With Savoury Snacks & Lunches!
MAKES 12 200g (7oz) mashed potatoes, cooled (Maris Piper or any other good all-rounder works well)85g (3oz) melted butter, plus extra for greasing180g (6oz) smoked lardons, or streaky bacon150g (5½oz) cornmeal or polenta2 tsp baking powder2 free-rang
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Cheese Straws
100g (3½oz) plain flour50g (1¾oz) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed50g (1¾oz) Cheddar cheese, finely grated1/8th tsp paprika a pinch of sea salt1 free-range egg yolk, beaten1 tbsp milk 1 Mix the flour, paprika and a pinch of sea salt in a large mixi
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Enjoy Some festive Spirits!
Havana, Cuba, is the birthplace of the mojito, although its exact origin is the subject of much debate. It could have derived from the Spanish word ‘mojadito’ meaning ‘a bit wet’ or the African word ‘mojo’ meaning ‘to cast a spell’. Either way, it ma

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