Home cooking for children and adults
If you ever have the chance to taste this bread, take it with both hands! this is quite literally the nearest thing to a brioche that I have tasted, and yet it is in a league of its own… Hokkaido Milk Loaf is a classic Asian sandwich bread enriched with […]
Chewy yet crispy, crunchy yet soft, sweet yet bitter, the ultimate chocolate chip cookie is impossible to fully describe. A delicate balance between the senses, combining a hint of saltiness and an underlying remnant of vanilla, a great chocolate chip cookie will leave you begging for more. What make a […]
Olives, saltiness and bread – what an amazing combination! Just add some butter and it is the perfect accompaniment to just about any dish or soup. Unlike commercially bought olive breads, these are just jam packed with olives and often feel more olive than bread – a great source of […]
Cinnamon rolls, or Christmas rolls, as I have heard them described are simply magical all year round, but tweak them just a little to add some Christmas flavours – dried currants, raisins and cranberries – so often found at this time of the year and just a touch of a […]
This recipe is dedicated to my good friend Peter du Preez. May you have success in your endeavours and although life may send you around the globe, this should always remind you of home. This striking loaf, with its plaited look is a cross between a brioche and a normal […]
The dough is sticky and tacky and will not hold a shape for a long time. The bulk fermentation can go horribly wrong as a result while the proofing will yield an intermediate dough that will eventually hold its shape. This is a recipe for an adventurer who is not […]
Pizza evokes memories of good times spent with friends, movie nights with the family or can just be a very convenient fast food. A good pizza often oozes with melted cheese while the choice of toppings is truly endless. This recipe is a very basic yeast-based dough, which can be […]
Recent images have come of celebrity chef Paul Hollywood making pizzas in his girlfriend’s pub. Nothing wrong with that… everyone loves a good pizza and getting a slice prepared by a celebrity simply makes it taste better. We certainly have been very fond for many years of his pizza recipe […]