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DESSERT: Classic Butterfly Cupcakes
Stylish and elegant, these classic butterfly cupcakes are a pretty addition to any summer picnic or tea party! Great for bake sales, school fairs or simply when you have family and friends popping over for a cup of tea! Making the wings is also much easier than it looks! Read on to find out how to make them. To make 12 classic butterfly cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients: 1. 100g self-raising flour 2. 100g caster sugar 3. 100g butter, softened 4. 2 medium sized eggs 5. 1 tsp vanilla essence For the buttercream filling: 1. 100g icing sugar 2. 100g butter, softened 3. 1 tsp vanilla essence 4.…
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DESSERT: Blueberry and Raspberry Sponge Cake
Sometimes it can be a welcome change to jazz up a Victoria sponge cake with an alternative flavour by using fruits such as blueberries or raspberries. In the summer months, when classic British fruits are in season, I love to add fresh fruit to my baking recipes. My Blueberry and Raspberry Sponge Cake recipe is very easy to follow and is essentially a twist on a classic Victoria sponge cake recipe. You could simply substitute any other fruit in place of the blueberries or raspberries if you please and if you are feeling adventurous, then strawberries or even banana work very well in this sponge cake too. I also have…
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MAIN: Onion and Garlic Bread Rolls
My onion and garlic bread rolls are easy to make and delicious too! They can serve as an accompaniment to so many dishes, from heartwarming soups to tasty stews, you could even simply use them for making sandwiches for lunch or a picnic. So why not give this easy recipe a go! The ingredients you will need for my Onion and Garlic Bread Rolls are as follows: 1. 500g strong white bread flour 2. 7g fast action yeast 3. 300ml warm water 4. 3 tbsp olive oil 5. 1 tsp caster sugar 6. 1 tsp onion granules (or half a fresh onion, finely chopped and browned in a frying pan…
