2 posts from day 11/11/2015

Strawberry, Black Cherry, White and Dark Chocolate Mille-feuille (GF)

Serves: 4-6 Mille-feuille requires a bit of patience if you are making the puff pastry from scratch but it is worth the wait! Ingredients: 50g / 2oz caster sugar, plus extra for serving 350g gluten-free puff pastry (shop bought or homemade recipe found here) 300ml / 10fl oz double cream 1 vanilla pod, seeds only 200g / 7oz strawberries, sliced, plus extra for decoration 200g / 7oz pitted black cherries, halved 50g / 2oz gluten-free white chocolate, grated 50g / 2oz gluten-free ... Continue Reading

Rough Puff Pastry (GF)

Serves: 4 

Ingredients: 140g / 5oz gluten-free multipurpose flour 1 teaspoon xanthan gum ¼ teaspoon salt 110g / 4oz chilled butter, cubed 50g / 2oz cold water 1 teaspoon lemon juice Method:

 1. Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl followed by the xanthan gum and salt, then add the cubes of butter and coat with the flour mix. 2. Next pour in the cold water and lemon juice, stirring with a knife to begin combining, then gently bring together to form a rough ... Continue Reading