by Gluten Free Mummy | May 31, 2022 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Soda bread gets its name from the leavening agent – bread soda / bicarbonate of soda – that is responsible for its rise in the oven. Soda bread is quick to make because it doesn’t require proving (yeast) or... by Gluten Free Mummy | May 31, 2022 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Soda bread gets its name from the leavening agent – bread soda / bicarbonate of soda – that is responsible for its rise in the oven. Soda bread is quick to make because it doesn’t require proving (yeast) or... 
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... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Feb 15, 2022 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Key Ingredient Oats Wholegrain oats are high in fibre and low in salt, sugar, and saturated fat. They provide B vitamins, as well as the trace mineral manganese. Manganese is needed by the body as it plays a role in making enzymes. Enzymes are... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Dec 7, 2021 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Key Ingredient Bananas are packed full of essential nutrients. One of the most significant nutrients that bananas provide is potassium. Potassium is a mineral that helps control the fluid balance in the body, and also helps the heart muscle to... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Dec 6, 2021 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? If a cookie recipe recommends to chill the cookie dough in the fridge/freezer before baking, it’s important to do just that. Here’s why: During this time, sugar in the dough absorbs moisture from the flour which helps... 