by Gluten Free Mummy | Mar 24, 2023 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Successful pastry is reliant on two things: cold ingredients and a hot oven. Before you begin to assemble your pastry, preheat your oven, and keep your butter and water in the fridge until the last minute. Follow the link... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Mar 7, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? According to the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute 80% of Irish people do not eat enough fibre. Fibre is found in unrefined carbohydrate foods, such as wholemeal flour and bread, oats, fruits and vegetables, beans... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Feb 27, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? The word muffin is believed to have originated from the French word moufflet, meaning soft bread, and/or the German word muffe, which translates to small cake. The first official muffin recipe was printed in the 18th century... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Feb 3, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? This lighter than air gluten free sponge cake is made using the whisking method of cake making. The whisking method involves whisking the wet mixture to incorporate air and body into the batter. The wet mixture is usually made up... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Feb 1, 2023 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Bananas have a lower water content, more calories and a higher sugar content than most other fruits. They contain sugar in the form of sucrose, fructose and glucose, but they also contain fibre. Consequently, bananas supply an... 