by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 25, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Butter is most often used in baking because it has a high fat content which produces flavoursome bakes. However, oil – although generally much lower in fat – adds moisture to your bakes, and it results in a more tender...
by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 24, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Apple crumble is made using the rubbing-in method of cake making. The rubbing-in method involves cutting the fat into small pieces and incorporating it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips; i.e. the fat (e.g. butter) is...
by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 20, 2022 | Chicken, Main Courses
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Garam masala is a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian cooking. The most common spices used in garam masala are cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, and nutmeg. Generally, garam masala is...
by Gluten Free Mummy | Mar 31, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit The Creaming Method This gluten free toffee apple loaf cake is made using the creaming method of cake making. The creaming method is a baking technique that helps to incorporate lots of air into a mixture. Air is a natural raising agent, so it...
by Gluten Free Mummy | Mar 21, 2022 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Madeleines are mini, delicate sponge cakes with a distinctive shell shape due to being baked in a special scallop-shaped tin. Madeleines originated in the Lorraine region of France. They have a soft, light and aerated texture with...