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16 posts tagged sweet treat

0Madeleines, gluten-free, coeliac, free-from, gf, cherry, lemon, cake

Lemon and Cherry Madeleines (GF)
Makes: 12 Madeleines make the perfect accompaniment to enjoy with a mid-morning cup of tea. They are light as a feather and best enjoyed on the same day as baking. Ingredients:
 2 medium eggs ½ teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract ½ lemon, zest and juice 85g / 3oz caster sugar 85g / 3oz gluten-free plain flour ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 85g / 3oz butter, melted and cooled slightly 4 cherries, sliced into thirds Icing sugar, to decorate Preheat the oven to ... Continue Reading
June 9, 2015
10Pistachio, rose water, biscuits, teabags, gluten-free, coeliac, freefrom

Pistachio and Rose Water Biscuits (GF)
Makes: 18 biscuits These quirky gluten-free teabag shaped biscuits are delicately flavoured with ground pistachio nuts and flavoured with rose water. You could draw a special message on the tags to personalise them as a gift or for a corporate event add your logo. Ingredients:
 225g / 8oz gluten-free plain flour 50g / 2oz pistachio nuts 100g / 4oz unsalted butter 50g / 2oz caster sugar 1 teaspoon rose water 100g / 4oz gluten-free dark chocolate Firm card Cooking string or ... Continue Reading
May 28, 2015
0Chocolate, Brownie, glutenfree, freefrom

Heavenly Chocolate Brownies (GF)
Makes: 8 Squares This cheeky chocolate fudge brownie recipe uses beetroot to give it a moist fudgy texture and a deep colour as well as adding hidden vitamins. Ingredients: 110g / 4oz gluten-free dark chocolate 110g / 4oz butter 140g / 5oz caster sugar 3 medium eggs, beaten 75g / 3oz gluten-free cocoa powder 1 medium beetroot, cooked and finely grated 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pre-heat the oven to 180°C / Fan 160°C / 350F / Gas 4 Method: 1. Grease and line an ... Continue Reading
May 9, 2015
0Lemon and Fig Box Cakes (GF)

Lemon and Fig Box Cakes (GF)
Makes: 6-8 Box Cakes As summer approaches, these moist box cakes would make the perfect picnic accompaniment or lunch box sweet treat. The sponge is light and the fig slices add extra fruity flavour and texture. Nectarines or peaches would also work well. Box Cake Ingredients: 75g / 3oz butter, softened 75g / 3oz caster sugar 1 large egg 75g / 3oz gluten-free self-raising flour
½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 tablespoon milk ½ lemon, juiced and zested Pre-heat the oven to ... Continue Reading
May 9, 2015
0Fatheras Day Florentines (GF)

Father’s Day Florentines (GF)
Why not treat Dad to some homemade gluten-free Florentines this Father’s Day? Great to make with the children and guaranteed to get messy - Aprons at the ready! Makes: 18 50g  / 2oz butter 100g  / 4oz caster sugar 4 teaspoons gluten-free flour 150ml / 5fl oz crème fraîche 1 lemon, zested 50g / 2oz flaked almonds 25g / 1oz pistachios, roughly chopped 25g / 1oz crystalised stem ginger, finely chopped 75g / 3oz dried cherries, cranberries & blueberries 150g / 5oz ... Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
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Earl Grey Tea Biscuits (GF)
Makes: 10 Biscuits (8cm in diameter) These biscuits have a hint of earl grey and lemon, delicate in flavour and melt in the mouth. There is very little waste with this recipe as it doubles up to make iced gems with the remaining cut out shapes. Ingredients:
 225g / 8oz gluten-free plain flour 2 Earl Grey tea bags, leaves finely ground 110g / 4oz butter, softened 50g / 2oz soft brown sugar 1 lemon, zested Pre-heat the oven to 190°C / Fan 170°C / 375F / Gas 5 Method... Continue Reading
May 18, 2014