Baking Basics
A Beginner's Guide to Victoria Sponge
Bake a light, golden Victoria sponge with a simple equal-weights method, plus clear tips on mixing, tins and avoiding a sunken middle.
Baking Basics
Baking Basics
Simple Shortbread Fingers
Three ingredients, one bowl and a gentle oven give you buttery, crumbly shortbread fingers that are ideal for beginner bakers.
Baking Basics
Why Your Scones Don't Rise: Common Mistakes
Flat, heavy scones are usually down to a few simple habits. Here is what tends to go wrong and how to bake a tall, light batch.