Cranberry & Orange Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup dried cranberries Zest of 1 orange 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract METHOD: Preheat your oven to 220°C. Grease and line a baking tray with baking paper. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar...
Banana Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk Substitute for Buttermilk (White Vinegar, Milk - 1 Tbsp white vinegar & enough milk to make 1 cup) 1 large egg 2 Tablespoon melted butter 1 ripe banana, mashed...
Delicious Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp pumpkin spice 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking...
Cream Horns
Ingredients: 1 pkt puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 cup whipped cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling) METHOD: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Unfold the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 1-inch-wide strips. Wrap...
Blueberry Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1 cup fresh blueberries 3/4 cup cream 1 large egg METHOD: Preheat your oven to 190°C. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and...
Let’s Celebrate Matariki with Star Shortbread Biscuits (Pihikete Potopoto)
Matariki, an opportunity for our children to be creative and learn what Matariki is all about. Ingredients 150g butter, softened ½ cup icing sugar ½ cup cornflour ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup plain flour White chocolate, melted Sprinkles to decorate METHOD: - Preheat the oven to 160°C fan bake. Cut the...
Boiled Fruit Loaf (Taro Hua Kohuatia)
Ingredients: - Fruit mix: 450g sultanas 2 Tbsp golden syrup, Handful chopped nuts, (walnuts etc) 2 cups sugar, 227g butter, 2 cups water, Add: - 1 heaped tsp baking soda, Dry Ingredients: - 4 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp spice METHOD: - Into a large saucepan...
Delicious Sausage Rolls
Ingredients: - Filling:- 500g pork mince, 150g streaky bacon, finely minced, 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 celery stalk, finely chopped, 2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted (optional), 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, Black pepper, to taste, Pastry: -...
Anzac Biscuits
Ingredients: - 150g butter, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup plain flour, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar 4 Tbsp golden syrup, 1 tsp baking soda, METHOD: - Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan bake). Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Combine the rolled oats, flour...
Cheese & Chive Scones
Ingredients:- 300g plain all-purpose flour, levelled, 3 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 80 g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed, 1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped, 1 cup grated cheese, 3/4 cup milk 2 Tbsp milk 2-3 Tbsp extra grated cheese, for sprinkling on top, METHOD:- Pre-heat oven to 200ºC. Line a...
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients: - 115 grams unsalted butter, softened to room temp, 200 grams granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, room temp, 2 tsp pure vanilla extract, 120 grams sour cream or plain yogurt room temp, 120 ml milk, room temp, 250 grams all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp...
Pumpkin Scones & Maple Glaze & Sprinkles of Roasted Pecan
Ingredients: - Pumpkin Scones: - 1 cup raw pecans, 2 cups white whole wheat flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, ¼ cup brown sugar, packed, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp cloves, ½ tsp salt, 5 Tbsp cold butter, ¾ cup pumpkin puree, ¼ cup milk ½ tsp vanilla extract, Maple Glaze:- 1 cup...
3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients: - 2 cups self-raising flour, ¼ cup very cold butter, cut into cubes, plus additional for brushing, 2/3 – ¾ cup very cold buttermilk, METHOD: - Preheat over to 220°C. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch round pan with a light coat of cooking spray and set aside. Place flour in a large bowl. Use a...
Lemon & Blueberry Tea Cake
Ingredients: - 225g plain flour, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, 240ml plain, full fat, greek style yoghurt, Zest of 2 lemons, 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract, 100g unsalted, softened butter, 200g caster sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 60ml of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temp...
Custard Squares for Morning Tea
Ingredients: - 24 plain square water cracker biscuits, 1/2 cup custard powder, 2 ½ cups milk, ½ cup sugar, ½ tsp vanilla essence, Icing: - 2 cups icing sugar, 25g butter melted, 2-3 Tbsp passion-fruit pulp METHOD: - Use 12 square crackers to line a 20 x 24 cm dish. Cut crackers with serrated knife...
Delightful Blueberry Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: - 150g butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 Tbsp golden syrup 1 ½ cups flour 3 Tbsp cocoa 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup yoghurt, plain and unsweetened 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, defrost if frozen Chocolate Glaze: 150g dark chocolate, ½ cup cream METHOD: - Pre-heat...
Bacon & Egg Pie
Ingredients: - 4 sheets flaky pastry 6 rashers bacon, chop roughly 8-10 eggs ½ cup frozen baby peas 1 egg, beaten Tomato sauce to serve METHOD: - Preheat oven to 200°C (fan bake). Lightly grease a 24 cm x 20 cm ovenproof dish. Place 2 sheets of pastry on a lightly floured board, one on top of the...
Homemade Apple Pie
Ingredients: - For The Crust: - 3 cups flour, ¾ tsp salt, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, 1 cup butter, cold & cubed, 8 Tbsp ice water. For The Filling: - 7 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, packed, 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp cinnamon...