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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Has anyone been baking/cooking way more than normal during the lockdown? Is it restaurant worthy or fit for the food recycling bin ? I attempted a simple banana loaf yesterday which was grim , D likened the texture to a tempur mattress

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

The way flour and yeast have run out up here, I think yes, a lot more people are attempting to bake/cook.

I'm going to make cherry and white chocolate scones later, I'm an okay home cook so they'll turn out fine.

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

Couldn't get any eggs or flour so nope

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Family member made brownies they were yummy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

We can’t get any flour etc here either , I’ve now run out ! Flapjack it is today!

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By *adyA01Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

I am just about to take out a banana loaf mmmm smells lush....

I am also thinking about making a Victoria sponge today...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I plan to make some cookie stuffed pretzels. They will most likely be a disaster

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am just about to take out a banana loaf mmmm smells lush....

I am also thinking about making a Victoria sponge today...

I’m sure it will be much more successful than mine !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't bake to save myself, I once failed to make a cake with a packet mix-twice!!

Luckily my neighbour is baking and leaves me cake parcels at my door regularly.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Got 2 huge flour mills in the town where I live sadly no flour in the supermarkets

Did manage to make a banana cake and two Bracks yesterday, just pondering what to make today, have 500g flour left,

Any suggestions?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah, I'm not bad at baking. I've been making a lot of chocolate and salted caramel cupcakes lately.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Has anyone been baking/cooking way more than normal during the lockdown? Is it restaurant worthy or fit for the food recycling bin ? I attempted a simple banana loaf yesterday which was grim , D likened the texture to a tempur mattress

That’s a shame I love making banana cakes.

I prefer to bale through the night when everyone’s in bed. My only disaster so far has been a batch of small IPA bread loaves that came out resembling coal when the smoke alarm woke me up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration "

Throw your brownies this way.. its illegal otherwise. You get haribo fined

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration

Throw your brownies this way.. its illegal otherwise. You get haribo fined"

I’ll swap for a packet of Haribo Star Mix

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By *aomilatteCouple
over a year ago

Midlands

I attempted a vegan seitan roast on Tuesday! To say it was rubbery was an understatement ...hubbie still chewing it now!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I attempted a vegan seitan roast on Tuesday! To say it was rubbery was an understatement ...hubbie still chewing it now!!

whenever my husband makes it for us we seem to have the opposite problem, it's too soft and can fall apart too easily.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South

I don’t cook, but i wholeheartedly enjoy other people’s cooking!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My 10 year old daughter made shortbread a couple of days ago. Refused my help apart from calling me to get them out the oven. They looked wicked. I tasted one. Tasted like shit. She forgot to put the sugar in!

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"My 10 year old daughter made shortbread a couple of days ago. Refused my help apart from calling me to get them out the oven. They looked wicked. I tasted one. Tasted like shit. She forgot to put the sugar in! "

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use? "

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a fool proof banana bread recipe if you want it x

I made banana and peanut butter cupcakes yesterday. Turned out pretty good based on consumers reactions

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration "

No biscuits then?

Try beetroot brownies. Lush.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made brownies, they were ridiculously good.

Did a bake exchange with a friend, her brownies were awful, should have kept hold of mine!

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By *latinumkittenWoman
over a year ago

from Home Counties to Middle Earth

Banana loaf seems to be the baker's choice for lockdown. I made one yesterday and it's moist and springy and I'm liable to eat the lot before the day is out

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I made a marmalade loaf this week, with home-made marmalade in the mix.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been baking like a muthafucka taking cakes in to work. Made a bristol stools chart cake recently, which is basically a poo guide used in the nhs.

Issues at mo, shortage of flour in the shops...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Been baking like a muthafucka taking cakes in to work. Made a bristol stools chart cake recently, which is basically a poo guide used in the nhs.

Issues at mo, shortage of flour in the shops..."

Hahaha hysterical!

How about cakes which use ground almonds instead?

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration

No biscuits then?

Try beetroot brownies. Lush. "

Surprising no biscuits yet but, shortbread looks like it’s now on the cards lol

Beetroot? Ohhhhh sounds interesting

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration

No biscuits then?

Try beetroot brownies. Lush.

Surprising no biscuits yet but, shortbread looks like it’s now on the cards lol

Beetroot? Ohhhhh sounds interesting "

It gives brownie its moisture

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Banana loaf seems to be the baker's choice for lockdown. I made one yesterday and it's moist and springy and I'm liable to eat the lot before the day is out"

Mine was springy like a mattress lol

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I’ve started baking and really enjoying it. It’s been a learning curve though and several brownies have been lobbed across the kitchen in frustration

No biscuits then?

Try beetroot brownies. Lush. "

My kids love beetroot cake. Really easy to make too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Been baking like a muthafucka taking cakes in to work. Made a bristol stools chart cake recently, which is basically a poo guide used in the nhs.

Issues at mo, shortage of flour in the shops...

Hahaha hysterical!

How about cakes which use ground almonds instead? "

Thanks may give that ago, moving on to try a vegan cheese recipe my friend gave me next

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

I'd run out of grease proof paper, so couldn't line the baking tins for my cake

No matter how well you grease them, the buggers just don't want to pop out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you "

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice. "

I need to take a screenshot of this and then pray

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice. "

Would this work with light brown sugar ? I have now caster

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've made quiches and breakfast cake today I actually enjoy baking

I make a very nice banana and walnut loaf and lemon drizzle xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice.

I need to take a screenshot of this and then pray

It takes a few goes to get it perfect, I have loads of different shape cutters but with the exception of Xmas theme, I normally use my crinkle cookie cutters. Also prick them slightly with a fork before baking so they have those little holes for the heat to escape.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

I will be baking tomorrow, a birthday cake for my son and a birthday cake for Dick. I'm also making a fruit crumble and sugar biscuits today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice.

Would this work with light brown sugar ? I have now caster

I’ve never used brown so wouldn’t know, might alter the taste a bit?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have a fool proof banana bread recipe if you want it x

I made banana and peanut butter cupcakes yesterday. Turned out pretty good based on consumers reactions

Yes please can you send it to me ? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is all the women baking banana bread a response to all the blokes shaving their hair off

Almost everyone has had a banana bread on the go!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice.

Would this work with light brown sugar ? I have now caster

I’ve never used brown so wouldn’t know, might alter the taste a bit?"

Oh well I have nothing to lose lol , what temperature and for how long in the oven please ? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Think I will give them ago xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Is all the women baking banana bread a response to all the blokes shaving their hair off

Almost everyone has had a banana bread on the go! "

I’m guessing everyone has leftover bananas lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice.

Would this work with light brown sugar ? I have now caster

I’ve never used brown so wouldn’t know, might alter the taste a bit?

Oh well I have nothing to lose lol , what temperature and for how long in the oven please ? X"

I have mine set for 160 and I cook for 12 minutes without checking then I’m looking through the window every minute for about another 3 mins, I don’t like them when they’re brown around the edge. I like them looking white still. They’ll harden up when they’re cooling.

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Can’t get the basics so no

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

It’s going to be the great Fab bake off at this rate

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I love shortbread but never thought about baking it. Which recipe did you use?

In grams I use...

225 mcdougals plain

110 corn flour

110 castor sugar silver spoon castor sugar

225 Tesco salted butter

Thank you, thank you

I roll them out and cut them then put them in the fridge for an hour before baking. I found it helps them keep the shape and not spread.

Also I’ll roll the dough and cut them then I’ll roll again and cut more but that’s it, I don’t roll the same dough out more than twice.

Would this work with light brown sugar ? I have now caster

I’ve never used brown so wouldn’t know, might alter the taste a bit?

Oh well I have nothing to lose lol , what temperature and for how long in the oven please ? X

Brilliant thank you x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Just put some mini quiches the oven , hope they’re better than the banana loaf !

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By *harlie_m123Man
over a year ago

burton

FWIW, overcooked brownies make the most delicious healthier tiramisu.

Crumble the over-dry brownies and pour over a double shot of espresso and a decent slug of sherry (amaretto is beyond heavenly if you have some) for as long as you can bear it (20 mins absolutely minimum, overnight if you're that organised.)

Cover with plain yogurt, and sprinkle some cocoa powder to decorate.

Necessity was the mother of this particular invention, but it's now a regular treat.

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By *erriAnneTV/TS
over a year ago

The shire

I've always got a good stock of flour. I bake novelty birthday cakes for people all the time.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"FWIW, overcooked brownies make the most delicious healthier tiramisu.

Cover with plain yogurt, and sprinkle some cocoa powder to decorate.

Necessity was the mother of this particular invention, but it's now a regular treat.

That’s a great tip

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By *irewolffMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Never a fail in my kitchen. Just bad recipes. I won a Kitchenaid in work few years ago as I won a bake off competition. Over 200 people voted and I won. I never win anything!!

MsD

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By *ockandspoonCouple
over a year ago

Chester

As there is no flour to bake iv bin creative with my cooking x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Made Overnight Marmite Loaf last week using a Country Grain flour, purchased flour about a month ago.

Today, Banoffe Pie. Very yummy. Only "problem" is that I have to eat it all myself. Being single occasionally has it's positives!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been baking cakes and buns a lot and made the best Yorkshire puds today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Annie do I need to add a egg or any liquid xx

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By *orthern StarsCouple
over a year ago

Durham, North Yorkshire and can travel

I've made awesome yorkshire puds today and just taken a carrot cake out of the oven. Going to have a tasty piece with a coffee later when Mr back from work.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

No disaster here - we ran out of biscuits so just made a batch of homemade ginger biccies and have a loaf of bread rising too. Yummy fresh bread for tonight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just tried making cheese sauce from scratch - it has not turned out good.....

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

I whipped up patatas bravas. Got distracted by stopping the dogs from trying to have sex with each other and burned the lot. Gah!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Just tried making cheese sauce from scratch - it has not turned out good.....

There is a considerable knack to that

I could never make it right under the glare of my mother at home as a teen, but once I left home and had time to think, I mastered it.

Equal amounts of butter and cornflour to make a roux - don't overdo the butter melting and take it off the heat to stir in the cornflour.

Add the milk, always, always stirring. Whilst stirring, add grated or finely chopped cheese and never stop stirring!

I can't give amounts/quantities because I do it by eye

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By *imes_berksMan
over a year ago

Bracknell

"Just tried making cheese sauce from scratch - it has not turned out good.....

Never use scratch. Milk is much better to start with

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By *harlie_m123Man
over a year ago

burton

"I whipped up patatas bravas. Got distracted by stopping the dogs from trying to have sex with each other and burned the lot. Gah!"

Burnt dog - yuk! Lol. I thought wet Labrador was bad enough.

Sympathies for your frustrations - we all burn things sometimes, but it's no consolation

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