Dot’s sponge cake was a bit tricky, but I think I have mastered it now…only took me three tries at it! I had to do a bit of research but I stuck with the original recipe and it tastes delicious. I am not sure it looks or tastes the way Nan’s did, I am convinced … Continue reading
Mexican Wedding Cookies 250g butter softened 2 cups sifted icing sugar 1 cup walnuts 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 180c Place flour, walnuts, cinnamon into a food processor with a pinch of salt. Process until nuts are finely chopped then set aside. Beat … Continue reading
Lemon Cake 115g caster sugar 115g butter 115g self-raising flour 2 Eggs lightly whisked Juice and rind of one lemon ½ cup sugar Preheat oven to 160c Cream butter and caster sugar and slowly beat in eggs Add flour and lemon rind and mix well Pour into a greased and lined loaf tin Cook … Continue reading
Mum’s first slice is really lovely, thanks to Ros and Rob for being wonderful guinea pigs! Mum is pretty sure Nan got this recipe from her Mum who was Lillias Annie Broomhall. Maybe this was the first recipe Nan got from her Mum, we’ll never know, but it is nice to think this recipe has … Continue reading
Mum’s First Slice I cup self-raising flour ¾ cup mixed fruit ½ cup castor sugar 115g butter melted I tablespoon of golden syrup 1 Egg 1/3 cup coconut Mix all ingredients together Press into a slice tray and cook at 170c for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown Cool on a wire rack This slice … Continue reading
Ginger Fluff Sponge ½ Cup Cornflour 2 Tablespoons Plain Flour 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon Ground Ginger 1 Teaspoon Cocoa 1 ½ Teaspoons Baking Powder ¼ Teaspoon Bi-carb Soda 4 Eggs Separated (room temperature, not from the fridge) ½ Cup Castor Sugar 1 Tablespoon Golden Syrup Beat egg whites until soft peaks form then slowly … Continue reading
Cooking with Nan 