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Meet Karen. Welcome! I'm Karen; it’s lovely to see you here. I was born in South Africa, but I've lived all over the world, latterly calling North Yorkshire my home where I lived for many years before moving to SW France, although I'm now living in the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, in an old Victorian cottage.
Old-Fashioned Malt Loaf - Lavender and Lovage
Nov 1, 2022 · Bake for 50 mins until firm and well risen. While still warm, brush with a little more malt to glaze and leave to cool. 4. Remove from the tin after 20 minutes. This malt loaf gets wonderfully sticky after 2-5 days. Wrap in greaseproof paper and foil and keep in an airtight tin. 5. 5. Serve sliced and buttered.
The Queen’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake - Lavender and Lovage
Apr 24, 2021 · Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin, and press down gently to create an even texture and surface. Place the cake into the fridge and allow it to chill for 30 minutes. 8. Meanwhile, make the chocolate ganache. Put the broken chocolate into a bowl. Pour the whipping cream into a pan and bring it to a simmer.
Classic Sourdough Bread made Easy - Lavender and Lovage
Pre-heat the oven to 230C/220C Fan/450F/425F Fan/Gas mark 8 and line a large 30cm (15″) cast iron casserole dish (Dutch oven) that has a lid, with grease-proof baking paper. Uncover and invert the dough into the cast iron pot and then score the top with a lame or a razor blade.
Sourdough Traditional Cottage Loaf - Lavender and Lovage
Jan 9, 2022 · Put the covered starter back in the fridge until it is needed next time you want to bake. 2. Place a bowl onto some digital scales and set the tare to zero. Add 60g of sourdough starter and set the tare to zero again; then add the salt and water, again, I find it easier to set the tare to zero before adding the flour.
Manor House Cake - Lavender and Lovage
Jan 24, 2021 · 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/gas mark 4. Line a 20cm (8”) round baking tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Put the flour into a large mixing bowl and add the butter or margarine. Rub the fat into the flour with your fingertips, until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. 3. Add the sugar and stir well. 4.
Lemon & Elderflower Cake with Raspberries - Lavender and …
Jun 5, 2021 · Instructions. 1. Cake: Pre-heat oven to Gas 4, 160C (fan oven), 180C or 350F: grease and base line the bottom of 2 x 8” (20cm) sandwich tins – cake tins. 2. Cream margarine or butter together with the sugar, until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest.
Cheese and Garlic Sourdough Bread - Lavender and Lovage
Pre-heat the oven to 230C/220C Fan/450F/425F Fan/Gas mark 8 and line a large 30cm (15") cast iron casserole dish (Dutch oven) that has a lid, with grease-proof baking paper. Step 7. Uncover and invert the dough into the cast iron pot and then score the top with a lame or a razor blade.
Overnight Farmhouse Wholemeal Bread Loaf - Lavender and Lovage
Jun 19, 2024 · Mix the flours together with the salt, sugar and the yeast, then make a well in the middle and add the melted butter and tepid water. Mix with your hands to bring it all together into a wet dough. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Traditional Bread Pudding - Lavender and Lovage
Oct 3, 2022 · In a large bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients together well. 5. Beat the milk soaked bread to remove any lumps and then tip it into the bowl with all the remaining ingredients. 6. Mix it all togethr, then spoon it into a well buttered baking dish, 20cm x 20cm. 7. Sprinkle Demerara sugar on top.