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Baking on the Bay

Hot Cross Buns - An Easter Classic

The sweet roll with a mythical history. These yeast rolls, filled with dried fruit and covered in a sweet glaze, are often eaten during...

Baking on the Bay

Brown Butter - Why and How

Brown butter ... why did I wait so long to meet you? Brown butter is a way to incorporate an extra layer of flavour in your baking, and...

Baking on the Bay

What's the Bundt All About?

A Little History (stick with me) The bundt pan's ornate designs are often thought to relate to some of the intricate deserts associated...

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Macarons (and a Podcast?!)

At the beginning of 2021 I became determined to conquer the elusive macaron. What is it about these tricky little cookies that make them...

Tara Cockerill

Banana Bread

During COVID lock downs, the only food posts I saw more of than sour dough were those for Banana Bread. Instead of oil I use butter and...

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Chocolate Donut Glaze

Erin Jean McDowell's book, The Fearless Baker has been the source of much information and inspiration for me, and it truly is turning me...

Tara Cockerill

Millionaire Shortbread

Cookie, caramel and chocolate - the three C's!

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Grandma’s Ginger Snaps

These ginger snaps were my absolute favourite cookies as a child. Sweet, spicy and ...soft? I have no idea why grandma called these...