by Gluten Free Mummy | Jul 30, 2025 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Poached pears are simply pears that have been cooked in a flavoured liquid, most often a syrup or a wine, with spices. Poaching softens the fruit, and infuses it with the rich flavours of the liquid, resulting in a tender and delicious dessert.... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 15, 2025 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit What is marmalade? Marmalade is a fruit preserve that is typically made of the juice and peel of citrus fruits, that are boiled with sugar and water. Pectin is often added to set the marmalade. Marmalade can be made with lemons, limes, and... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jan 18, 2025 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
Gluten Free Crumpets These take a little more time and effort than simply toasting some store-bought crumpets, but nothing beats a delicious, freshly baked, homemade gluten free crumpet. 400 ml milk1 tbsp dried yeast (ensure it's gluten free)1 tsp caster sugar1/2... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Dec 7, 2024 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Baileys Original Irish Cream combines fine Irish whiskey, Irish dairy cream, rich chocolate and vanilla flavours to create a most delicious drink, that lends itself perfectly to a wide range of bakes and desserts. Gluten Free Baileys Irish Cream... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Dec 5, 2024 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
Frangipane is an almond-flavoured sweet pastry cream used when preparing various desserts, sweets, cakes and pancakes. It is typically made of ingredients including milk, sugar, flour, eggs and butter, that are usually mixed with ground almonds. Blueberry Frangipane... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jul 24, 2024 | Breads, Scones, Biscuits and Cakes
The Home Economics Bit Brioche is a French bread that is soft and tender inside, with a dark golden, slightly soft crust. Brioche bread is made with the same ingredients that you would expect to find in most breads, but brioche dough is enriched with eggs and is... 