Maureen S says that this is a regular standby and her grandchildren like the mini loaves in their lunchboxes. It’s a fatless recipe (unless you butter it!) Ingredients150mls hot black tea175g malt extract* 60g dark brown sugar 200g sultanas ( as an alternative can use mixed dried fruit ) 2 large eggs250g plain flour ( can use SRContinue reading “Malt Loaf”
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Dairy Free Carrot Cake
Hilary W recommends this cake and says it is very popular, but do allow time to soak the carrots before starting to make the cake. It is measured in cups, rather than by weight. Ingredients:6 cups grated carrot1 cup light brown sugar1 cup coarsely chopped raisins4 eggs1.5 cups white sugar1 cup vegetable or rapeseed oil2Continue reading “Dairy Free Carrot Cake”
Parmesan and Paprika Nutters
These are very moreish, so don’t expect to have any left over! Makes around 40 biscuits Preheat the oven to 180o and grease/line two baking trays Ingredients: 100g very soft butter (warm but not runny)50g semolina85g self-raising flour75g freshly grated parmesansalt and freshly ground black pepper40 salted cashew nuts for topping Method: Measure all theContinue reading “Parmesan and Paprika Nutters”
Courgette and Tomato Tarte Tatin
This recipe was given to Olivia B some years ago by a friend who had a glut of courgettes on their allotment. It’s easy to make, and a lovely accompaniment to salad 2 tbsp olive oil2 onions, sliced1 tsp caster sugar3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced1 courgette, thinly sliced1 onions, sliced2 tsp chopped fresh oregano, orContinue reading “Courgette and Tomato Tarte Tatin”
Blueberry and Lemon Drizzle Cake
This recipe was supplied by Lisa M, she believes it came from a WI magazine some time ago. Ingredients 170g salted butter at room temperature200 g caster sugar3 medium eggszest of 3 lemons, plus 2-3 tablespoons juiceLemon slices to decorate (optional) 200 g self raising flour, plus 1 extra tablespoon1 tsp baking powder100-120g fresh blueberries,Continue reading “Blueberry and Lemon Drizzle Cake”
Tea bread
A simple tea bread that has proved very popular, this recipe was supplied by Marion G, who has been making it for many years. 10 oz/300 g dried fruit5 oz/150 g soft brown sugar2 lemons/oranges – zest only1/2 pt/300 mls hot tea10 oz/275 g self-raising flour1 egg Mix the fruit, sugar, citrus zest and teaContinue reading “Tea bread”