Mary Berry: The Queen Of British Baking - The Biography

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This all-in-one method can take as little as five minutes, and those eating the cake would never be able to tell. Less time baking and more timing eating cake in front of Netflix? We're in. Measure the sugar into a bowl, add the eggs and whisk until all the sugar has been incorporated. Carefully pour in the melted chocolate mixture and stir until evenly mixed, then fold in the ground almonds and gently stir to combine. It's all about the young guns today, with Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune putting their friendship aside - albeit temporarily - as they prepare to fight it out at Wimbledon today in pursuit of glory. I highly recommend giving Mary’s recipe a go as it is, including the homemade pastry (it really is easy). But it’s no crime to use frozen shortcrust pastry or a frozen or refrigerated pastry case if you prefer. Everyone knows what to expect with lemon, for instance. But you might want to embrace the British and perhaps incorporate Earl Grey tea or lavender.

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MIX OLD AND NEW: For a spin on traditional recipes you could add a regal twist to a jam roly poly or add modern elements to an old family cake recipe. Using the uncooked pastry shells, evenly apply around 400g mincemeat for the large tart or 50g to individual tarts and smooth the top. Plus, although she is now based in the South East, she likes Devon. And Cornwall. And Somerset. She still makes regular trips to Salcombe on the South Coast to get away and have a holiday and says she spent lots of her own happy childhood holidays on the beaches of Cornwall looking for mussels and other seafood treats. And Just Like That... it's dinner time! Cynthia Nixon's hunger strike to try and end Israel-Palestine conflict will only last two or three DAYS, source claims I decided on The Falooda which is a very elegant but simple-to-make pudding that originates from Mumbai. It has saffron sponges, and is topped with rose petal jelly and chopped nuts. The Queen has embraced a multiracial, multicultural society and I wanted my cake to reflect that as well as the Commonwealth,” she says. Sam

BUT let’s just admit it now. The mother of all quiche recipes is a classic quiche lorraine. This humble egg and bacon tart may be originally french, but it’s become as much of a British classic as a cup of tea. Measure the sponge ingredients into a large bowl or freestanding mixer and beat for about 2 minutes with an electric whisk until beautifully smooth and lighter in colour. The time will vary according to the efficiency of the mixer. If you want your shop-bought mince pies to create a real wow factor with your guests, try some of the following ideas. Mulled wine, port, hot chocolate (family-friendly or with a splash of rum), sloe or damson gin are always well received with mince pies – as is a nice cup of refreshing Earl Grey tea. I prefer mine served with clotted cream or Cumberland rum butter – a combination of dark brown muscovado sugar, butter, rum and a hint of nutmeg. We talked to our baking experts to find out what their top tips were for mince pie pastry additions. Suggestions included lard in the pastry, marzipan balls and icing sugar in the flour. But our favourite was tangerine rind. This citrus twist tastes delicious and makes for a ‘zingy outer shell’. The mince pie fillingA quiche lorraine is so flavourful that you don’t want any sides to outshine it. Simple is best. Perhaps a very simple green salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Or this Greek lettuce salad. It also goes well with coleslaw. Try this Greek yogurt brussel sprouts coleslaw if you want to feel all smug and healthy! Zara looked elegant in a pinstripe ME + EM dress paired with a white blazer and a smart watch, plus aviator sunglasses I love turning desserts into cupcakes, and this time it is the turn of Queen of Puddings. If you haven't heard of the dessert Queen of Puddings (formally known as Manchester Pudding), it is a lemon breadcrumb base, topped with custard, then jam and finally meringue on top. These Queen of Puddings Cupcakes have a lemon sponge, are filled with creme patisserie (pastry cream) and fruity raspberry jam, and they're topped with pillow soft Italian meringue. They are so indulgent and delicious, and certainly a dessert fit for a Queen! Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information

The cupcakes will last for 2 days and they must be stored in the fridge. You can freeze the cupcakes either filled or unfilled, but once the meringue is added, I do not recommend freezing them. To freeze the cupcakes, wrap them well in cling film or put them in an airtight container. Do you have to make the creme patisserie (pastry cream) from scratch?

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Put your quiche pan on a baking tray before pouring in your egg and cream mixture. This way it’ll be easier to transfer it into the oven without the risk of spilling any of the filling. Remove it from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs , sugar, and lemon zest. Set the mixture aside and let it cool for 15 minutes. As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, she'll be handing out trophies to the winners of the women and men's finals on Saturday and Sunday. Use a typical 8 to 9-inch quiche pan. A springform quiche pan is great, or just use a fluted tart tin or a pie plate. I love this Emile Henry pie dish! The sponge part evolved from the classic pound cake – equal quantities of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. However, it was the Victorian creation of baking powder, which enabled the sponge to rise higher.

Place the 12 large pastry circles into the bun tin. Add a teaspoon of mincemeat to each bottom. Don't overfill or they'll spill over. Then place one of the stars on top of each. We’ in this instance most likely means our top chefs, but she is right that the fact we live in a beautiful location does have an impact on our national foodie profile because it draws lots of the top chefs and also we have a healthy tourist profile which means they have passing trade to sell their food to. Another of my favourites is to take 150g of double cream and lightly whip it until it’s the consistency of shaving cream. Then add two to three tablespoons of rum, whisky or cognac. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C/425°F/Gas 7). Blind bake the pastry case. Orange/Lemon zest - Some people find that shop bought mincemeat can be a too sweet. Try adding some orange or lemon zest to balance out the flavours.The flavors are incredible, but it’s those different textures coming together that make this dessert super delicious. Every bite feels like the first! Mary says she is really looking forward to The Big Cake Show which runs 28, 29 & 30 March at Exeter’s West Point and so are we. We are looking forward to welcoming our Queen of Baking to the West Country, we are looking forward to learning more about upcoming baking trends and to eating cake! Step 4: Use the pastry to line the quiche pan (you can use the rolling pin to lift it). Then trim it around the edge with a sharp knife. Butter: Use a good quality unsalted butter (since the quiche filling is already naturally quite salty, I don’t recommend using salted butter). Use the butter cold, straight from the fridge, and don’t substitute with margarine. You really need butter for your quiche pastry to be buttery and flaky like it should be!