I was having a sweet tooth kind of week when I decided to make my Bakewell video. The sweet tooth was not quenched by it though, so I decided to make this fig tart soon after. The principles are very similar here. We have a pastry base filled with a nut-based cake...
The Bakewell tart is an English classic. Various versions can be found from the cheap and cheerful supermarket ones to fancy coffee shop variants. They all share the same elements: a pastry base, layer of jam topped, and a layer of frangipane decorated with sliced...
Sugar is one of the most used additives in breadmaking and it is also one of the most misunderstood ingredients in breadmaking. I’ve covered the topic of sugar in a couple of dedicated videos already. You can find those in the Principles of Baking playlist along with...
Semolina is a type of wheat flour. Whereas most bread flours are made ‘common wheat’, semolina is made from ‘durum’ wheat. It has a beautiful yellow colour, which can be lighter or more intense, and an earthy sweet aroma. The texture of semolina can range from quite...
We all know by now that a potato is one of the best dough improvers out there. I’ve made a full video on the use of potatoes in breadmaking. You can find it in the Principles of Baking playlist. A few potato recipe videos can also be found on the channel. Usually, the...
