In Mrs Bun the Baker cookery classes I weigh everything out, ready for the class. Toddlers can lose concentration during long tasks, so keep things short, as they find it easier if everything is ready to go, and you will also feel more confident too.

You can make this a day ahead of serving! SERVES 8 260g (9oz) plain flour½ tsp salt1 tbsp caster sugar130g (4½oz) butter, chilled and cut into pieces40g (1½oz) ground hazelnuts or ground almonds1 free-range egg, beatenchilled water, to mix 40g (1½oz)

So easy and made with just five ingredients MAKES ABOUT 12 65g (2oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature25g (1oz) caster sugar90g (3oz) plain flour 12 tsp (4 tbsp) crème fraîche12 tsp (4 tbsp) Bonne Maman Lemon Curd12 large fresh raspberriesicing su

These are the perfect pick-me-up! MAKES 16 butter, for greasing20g (¾oz) Dutch process cocoa powder142g (5oz) dark chocolate (preferably 64-68% cacao), coarsely chopped85g (3oz) unsalted butter, cut into pieces56g (2oz) vegetable, grapeseed, or olive

WIN! Keen to kick start the New Year with some healthier bakes? Naturya has got your back with a new Superfood Baking Bundle. This collection of three essential baking ingredients makes it easy to create delicious vegan chocolatey bakes with the adde

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Who says you have to miss out when you're following Veganuary? COVER RECIPE SERVES 8 60g (2oz) non-dairy plain yoghurt, e.g. almond milk or coconut milk yoghurt60ml (2floz) vegetable oil2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp cider vinegar140g (5oz) plain flour40

Happy New Year! Whether you're a regular reader or subscriber, or joining us for the first time, welcome to the January issue of Baking Heaven magazine! We're so pleased you're here, because we've jam-packed it with lots of delicious recipes and insp

With just a quarter of the sugar, half the fat and half the calories found in other chocolate spreads, Violife Cocospread is 100% vegan and is perfect for baking cakes, tarts, muffins, brownies and more! Priced £2.30 from Asda, Wholefoods and special

First thing you’ll need are some flat-topped cupcakes, which are perfect for decorating. This is the recipe I recommend: MAKES 12 • 200g (7oz) self-raising flour• 50g (1¾oz) plain flour• 200g (7oz) caster sugar• 200g (7oz) Stork/unsalted butter• 4 me

MAKES 12-14 10 medjool dates, pittedgrated zest of ½ a lemon, plus juice of 1 lemon¼ tsp vanilla essence150g (5½ oz) Munchy Seed Honey Seeds, plus extra to coat1 tbsp (20g) melted coconut oil30g (1oz) desiccated coconut 1 Soak the dates in boiling wa

This practical five-piece nesting bake set includes a 37cm, 34cm and 31cm bake pan, plus two 20cm pie dishes. Pictured in pigeon grey, the set is also available in pillarbox red, black and white. Priced £79 from www.falconenamelware.com Maximise cupb

SERVES 6 2 x Promise Gluten Free Brioche Loafbutter, to spread600ml (20floz) milk400ml (14floz) cream4 free-range eggs1 tsp vanilla extract150g (5½ oz) caster sugargrated zest of 1 orange 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4. 2 Discard the ends of

1 Easy to follow step-by-step recipes 2 Yummy savoury treats for all the family 3 Endless inspiration and top tips 4 Cake decorating projects to wow your friends Plus… Baking ideas to suit all tastes and diets 1 No minimum term – cancel at anytime 2

MAKES 6 30g (1oz) crispy cooked smoked bacon rashers60g (2oz) butter, softened1 tbsp caster sugar1 large hen’s egg, plus 6 small hen’s (or quail) eggs45g (1½oz) gluten-free self-raising flour (or 40g (1½oz) gluten- free plain flour plus ½ tsp baking

A SHOWSTOPPING CELEBRATION CAKE! SERVES 12 350g (12oz) margarine or butter350g (12oz) caster sugar6 free-range eggs10g (¼oz) instant coffee Granules350g (12oz) gluten free selfraising flour1 tsp xanthan gum 150g (5½oz) margarine or butter300g (10½ oz

Gerhard: Make sure your oven is baking at the temperature it says. Get an oven thermometer to check, as ovens can vary and the temperature could be out by 20°C. You should bake on the middle shelf for conventional heat, while in some fan ovens you ma

Bake these cupcakes for a loved one! MAKES 12 60g (2oz) vegan butter125g (4½oz) chocolate chips60ml (2floz) beetroot juice2 flax ‘eggs’, at room temperature (see tip)60g (2oz) The Groovy Food Company Organic Coconut Sugar95g (3¼oz) almond flour65g (2

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME MESSY FUN? Baking with kids is a fantastic way to spend some quality, screen-free time with little ones. As well as making some delicious sweet treats and memories, baking with children is known to promote healthy cognitive dev

Soft & fluffy on the inside, with a chewy crust on the outside… Makes: 16 Prep: 50 minutes Rise and prove: 1½-2½ hours Bake: 20 minutes Store: the pretzels can be frozen for up to 8 weeks 350g (12oz) strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting15

Something exotic for the morning toast or your latest bake… vegan-friendly, gluten-free and free-from artificial sweeteners and additives, the new Chosan collection of four organic jams offers an intense and zesty alternative to the traditional break

SERVES 8 110g (4oz) self-raising flour2 tsp baking powder25g (1oz) cocoa powder8 tbsp Splenda® Granulated3 tbsp dried skimmed milk powder2 tbsp ground rice2 free-range eggs, beaten7 tbsp vegetable oil100ml (3½floz) skimmed milk mixed with 4 tbsp wate

This is the quick way to make a good puff pastry. Needless to say, you must work very quickly, and it takes a little practice. Rolling and folding the pastry dough creates layers of pastry and pockets of butter. The cooked pastry will be buttery, puf

MAKES 20 1kg (2lb 2oz) Granny Smith apple chunks (about 8 apples), unpeeled300g (10½oz) granulated sugar3 free-range eggs, lightly beaten155g (5½oz) vegetable oil2 tsp pure vanilla extract405g (14oz) plain flour1 tbsp ground cinnamon1 tbsp bicarbonat

SERVES 9 50g (1¾oz) butter, plus extra for greasing1 leek, washed, diced200g (7oz) oats75g (2¾oz) California Walnuts, roughly chopped1 large carrot, peeled, grated2 tbsp mixed seeds125g (4½oz) vegetarian Cheddar, grated2 large free-range eggs, beaten