The last of the trifecta of recipes today is the divine jam doughnut, from The New Zealand Chef. As much as I try to avoid deep fried buns with fruit jam in the centre, these doughnuts are too good. I tried really … Continue reading
Jam doughnuts
Category Archives: Breads
Chelsea buns
Following on from my last post (sweet bun dough), here is the Chelsea bun recipe, also from The New Zealand Chef. Again, I’ve slightly adapted it. What you’ll need 1 quantity of sweet bun dough 20g butter, melted 50g brown … Continue reading
Sweet bun time
As training restaurant week looms, I’m excited. It will be invigorating to be in the kitchen with the added pressure of paying customers. My group is on desserts, so I’m hoping that the punters have a sweet tooth. If you’re in Wellington … Continue reading
Impress at morning tea
Does anyone else wish they had time to make fresh scones in the morning? Well, there is a way of having piping hot scones for that morning tea shout or for the lunch box without having to get up an extra half hour … Continue reading
When in doubt, make dough
As mentioned in my previous post, I’ve travelled to our Easter break with my Kenwood in tow. In pre Kenny days, I would bring my bread maker with us. But he’s sitting dejected in the linen cupboard since Kenny came … Continue reading
Child sans manual
As I held my two month old baby, I remember my sister saying, “you can’t imagine it now, but one day soon you will yell at your son”. Of course I said, “you’re wrong, why would I do that?”. Of course, … Continue reading
At home takeaway
I have a thing about takeaway food. If you can make it better at home, don’t bother buying it. It will never stack up. That’s why I tend to go for takeaway types that I don’t usually make myself. Then … Continue reading
the underground baker 