Home Baking

In this episode Kate talks about semlor, Swedish almond and cardamom buns made for Shrove Tuesday; talks about the joy of brown food; and of course the fruit cocktail cake that's part of tin-tastic month! For written recipes, go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate talk about some recent and upcoming bakes, the foods associated with Shrove Tuesday (it's not just pancakes) as well as singing the praises of some extremely easy, all-in-one vegan muffins, flavoured with sweet sliced peaches and bitter dark chocolate. For written recipes, please visit flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate gives a run down of ingredients that go really well with pears in baked goods, before talking about a truly easy and delicious pear and ginger cake with crunchy flaked almonds on top. For written recipes, go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate uses Ruby Tandoh's recipe to make choux pastry for the first time, in the pursuit of cream, jam and chocolate éclairs. Was it easier than she thought it would be?!

This week Kate was the driver of the Struggle Bus, attempting a tricky recipe for Saffron Almond Log from the Scandikitchen. What went right and wrong? You'll have to listen to find out! ;) Go to flourbuttereggssugar.com for recipes or to get in contact

This week Kate is keeping it simple in advance of her lavish birthday cake. Or at least, she thought she was, but then royally messed up a very simple bake! When she eventually got it right, she made delicious hazelnut meringue biscuits and vegan peanut butter biscuits. Lovely and suitable for gluten-free huns, too. For written recipes go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode, Kate talks about her week in baking, the history and culture around Swedish cardamom buns and how she made them, including her master recipe for enriched dough. For written recipes, go to (newly improved website) flourbuttereggssugar.com ! You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram :)

In this episode Kate tackles homemade puff pastry and finds it much easier than expected! She then uses this to make a galette des rois, or kings' pie, flavoured with almonds. There were a couple of mistakes along the way but it is a delicious bake and very much worth trying! For written recipes, go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode, Kate talks about various bakes she's been whipping up over the holidays, including "forgotten cookies", mincemeat hotcakes, enriched breads, English muffins, chocolate marnalade pudding and orange madeleines. She shares her recipe for what she believes to be the Perfect Madeleines (TM).

This week, Kate tries to roll cake and is terrified! Listen along to find out how she got along... Recipes are up on flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate makes biscotti for the first time and finds them to be extremely easy to make! She suggests variations to try for this very customisable biscuit. She also points out that these are made for dunking - don't take your fillings out eating them, it's not how they're meant to be eaten anyway! For recipes, including a vegan variation, please go to flourbuttereggssugar.com :)

In this episode, Kate is getting into Christmas baking, starting with mince pies. She talks about the history of mince pies, talks to a very special guest and expert (her Auntie Christine) and suggests two tried and true recipes with some helpful tips. For written recipes, go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate is facing a glut of impulse bought bananas! She talks about what she did with them and additional ideas of what you can do with old bananas - as well as the history of banana bread. For written recipes go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate talks about traditional pecan pies why she decided to make pecan frangipane pies! There are two versions - one luxury all butter pie and mini vegan pies... For recipes go to flourbuttereggssugar.com

In this episode Kate is raving about Regula Ysewijn's book on British baking. She makes two recipes: Yorkshire tea cakes and Cornish saffron buns, both of which were really successful. She also gives a few tips about bread making. For recipes, go to flourbuttereggssugar.com !

In this episode, Kate talks about the history, technique, ingredients and twists on brownies. She also shares two great recipes, her own salted caramel hazelnut brownies and Edd Kimber's wholemeal rye brownies (which she couldn't help herself from adapting and adding walnuts to!). Go to flourbuttereggssugar.com for links to recipes and the full show notes.

In this episode, Kate is talking about all things shortbread: where it comes from, the basic technique involved in making it at home and the myriad options when it comes to flavour. Go to flourbuttereggssugar.com for the full show notes and links to recipes mentioned. Happy baking!