Dough & Pastry

Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked pastries or bread straight from the oven. Here you'll find my favourite recipes, from quick and easy puff pastry Christmas trees to lemon raspberry swirl rolls, perfect for weekend breakfasts.

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All dough and pastry recipes

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Cinnamon Apple Pie

Celebrate the glorious flavours of autumn with a delectable twist on a classic cinnamon apple pie! Picture this: a tender spiced gingerbread dough cradling a luscious cinnamon apple frangipane filling – the epitome of comfort food for those crisp autumn evenings when you crave warmth and sweetness. Join me as we whip up a dessert that’s sure to become your go-to for autumn gatherings.

Christmas Cinnamon Buns

These easy Christmas cinnamon buns are the festive breakfast you’ve been looking for! Soft, fluffy and are ready in one hour, they’re filled with a festive fruit mincemeat, cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a classic cream cheese glaze. And as there’s no yeast and no proving, they’re the perfect Christmas morning bake as you unwrap gifts!

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Gingerbread Chocolate Tart

This gingerbread chocolate tart is a beautiful dessert for your Christmas day table that will wow your guests and it’s easy to make too. A spiced chocolate ganache filling sits inside a beautiful crisp gingerbread pastry case, decorated on top with whipped cream, gingerbread men and festive sprinkles.

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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Let me show you the most incredibly easy, show-stopping festive dessert you’ll ever make, a Puff Pastry Christmas Tree! With just 3 ingredients, 10 minutes and hardly any effort, you’ll be serving up the ultimate tear and share dessert to wow your family.

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Easy Shortcrust Mince Pies

Leave out Santa’s favourite Christmas Eve treat this year, with these simple and easy to make shortcrust mince pies. A family recipe that’s been a firm favourite for 40 years. Perfect for festive parties, with a cup of tea or delivering gifts on cold winter’s evenings!

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Mini Egg Brownie Tart

A chocolate-lover’s dream, this Mini Egg brownie tart is the perfect dessert for Easter. A decadent, fudgy brownie filling and a layer of luxurious caramel sit in a sweet, crisp chocolate pastry tart shell. Switch out the chocolate eggs for the ultimate chocolate dessert for any occasion.

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Baileys Chocolate Tart

This Baileys Chocolate Tart is rich and decadent and full of Irish Cream. Easy and quick to make, this ultimate dessert has a silky, smooth Baileys chocolate ganache encased in a perfectly crisp chocolate pastry case, finished with a drizzle of white chocolate. It makes a show-stopping for all occasions, including Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day.

Lemon Raspberry Swirl Rolls

Breakfast just got a whole lot tastier with these lemon raspberry swirl rolls, packed with fresh berries and smothered in a lemon glaze. Soft, fluffy and super easy to make, the no-prove dough is perfect for saving time in the morning!

Summer Berries Pimms Tart

Pimms Summer Fruit Tart

Summer’s calling and it’s bringing with it beautiful fresh fruit! Any excuse for my favourite classic Pimms Summer Fruit tart packed full of strawberries, raspberries, red currants and more. Sweet, indulgent and super simple.

Sultana and Cinnamon Pancakes

Indulge in perfectly fluffy sultana and cinnamon pancakes for a weekend breakfast or add ice cream for a delicious dessert. With just simple ingredients and a few minutes of time, these delicious pancakes hit the spot. Don’t forget the maple syrup!