Makes 1 large loaf 250g strong white flour 250g wholemeal spelt flour 7g instant dried yeast 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp honey 250ml dry cider 100ml water, hot 100g sunflower seeds 1 Combine the flours, yeast and salt in a large bowl.
4.5 litres of water 250g fresh ginger, peeled and finely sliced 500g granulated sugar A handful of raisins 15g instant dried yeast In a large saucepan bring the water to the boil, add the ginger and sugar, remove from the heat and leave to cool until just lukewarm.
Makes 8 450g strong white flour 10g instant dried yeast (roughly 3 tsp) 1½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon Zest of 2 oranges 200ml lukewarm water 4 tbsp malt extract 125g sultanas Fine polenta or semolina, for dusting 2 tbsp bicarbonate of soda 1 Mix the flour with the, yeast, salt, cinnamon and orange zest in a large bowl.
Makes 6 300g strong white flour 1½ tsp instant dried yeast ½ tsp salt 2 tsp fennel seeds Zest of two oranges 115g full-fat natural yoghurt 130ml warm water To finish: 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp milk 4 tbsp demerara sugar 1 Stir the flour, yeast and salt together in a large bowl.
For the dough 250g strong white flour 1½ tsp instant dried yeast ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp caster sugar Zest of 1 lemon 100ml milk 1 large egg 30g unsalted butter, softened 150g lemon curd To ice 150g icing sugar Juice of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon 1 In a large bowl, stir together the flour, yeast, salt, sugar and lemon zest.
Makes 25 250g strong white flour 1½ tsp instant dried yeast ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp caster sugar 175ml milk, lukewarm 1 large egg Zest of ½ orange For the syrup 150g honey 1½ tbsp water ¼ tsp cinnamon Zest of ½ orange ½ tsp orange blossom water ½ tsp vanilla extract 50g walnuts, finely chopped 1 Combine the flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a large bowl.
Makes 12 small pretzels 450g strong white flour 7g instant dried yeast 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp malt extract 125ml milk 125ml lukewarm water 30g butter, softened 2-3 tbicarbonatenate of soda 1 egg, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt, to glaze 75g sesame seeds 1 Mix the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl.
Makes 16 550g strong white flour 50g soft light brown sugar 7g instant dried yeast 1 tsp salt 300ml lukewarm water 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp bicarbonate of soda 1 Stir together the flour, sugar, yeast and salt, then add the water with the oil.
Serves 6 300g strong white flour 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar 7g sachet instant dried yeast ½ tsp salt Zest of 1 orange 175ml strong black tea, cooled 200g mixed dried fruit 50-75g marmalade 1 Stir together the flour, brown sugar, yeast, salt and orange zest in a large bowl.
Makes 6 75ml vegetable or sunflower oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 1½ tsp instant dried yeast 150ml lukewarm water 300g strong white flour 1½ tbsp onion granules 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar ¾ tsp salt 2 tbsp bicarbonate of soda Fine polenta or semolina, for dusting 1 Fry the onion in the oil over a high heat, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes, or until golden brown – but not burnt!
