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 | Jan 7, 2023 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Red velvet cake (and cupcakes) is comprised of fluffy chocolate flavoured sponge layered (or topped with) a sweet cream cheese frosting. Food dye is added to create the crimson/scarlet colour we associate with red velvet cakes and... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jan 5, 2023 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? A tray bake is a cake that is baked in a square or rectangular tin and then cut in to squares or slices to serve. Tray bakes are usually very quick and easy to make. Examples of tray bakes include Brownies, Blondies,... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jan 3, 2023 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Chocolate biscuit cake is said to be a childhood favourite of Prince William’s, so much so that he had a chocolate biscuit wedding cake. Princess Diana’s personal chef Darren McGrady recalls that chocolate biscuit was also... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jul 23, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Though cupcakes have become hugely popular in recent years, they are not a new invention. The earliest mention of cupcakes is at the end of the 18th century, meaning they originated over 200 years ago. It is believed that the name... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Jun 17, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Meringue is traditionally made using just two ingredients: whipped egg whites and sugar. Flavourings (e.g. vanilla extract), colourings and stabilisers (e.g. cornflour) may also be added, depending on the recipe. Gluten Free Lemon... 