Baking
Articles covering basic baking techniques for cakes, biscuits, pastries and sweets. Topics include different pastry types, cake making methods and confectionery basics for home bakers.
A Guide to Making Pastry
Good pastry comes down to the right proportions, keeping everything cold, and handling the dough as little as possible.
Biscuits for Beginners
Homemade biscuits are simpler than you'd think, with five basic types and a simple recipe that makes about 100 fairground buttons.
Home Made Cakes
Learn the basics of cake-making with tips on following recipes, using the right tins, and a no-bake chocolate fudge cake recipe.
Making Sweets at Home
Make buttered popcorn and peppermint creams at home with simple recipes that look professional and cost less than shop-bought sweets.
Perfect Choux Pastry
Make perfect choux pastry at home by following three simple rules that stop lumps, keep pastry crisp, and prevent sogginess.
Sweetcrust Pastry for Delicious Puddings
Make sweetcrust pastry for tarts and pies with the right flour, fat ratio and resting technique to get a crisp, tender crust.