by Gluten Free Mummy | May 18, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? When sugar is heated (over a dry heat it) it melts and turns golden brown in colour (between 104°C and 177°C). At this stage it becomes caramel. This process is known as caramelisation. Gluten Free Salted Caramel Cupcakes Light and... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | May 14, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Condensed milk and evaporated milk are both forms of concentrated milk. Up to 60% of the water content has been removed and both of these processed milks are canned. The difference between the two is their sugar content; condensed... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | May 7, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? School cake is a simple vanilla sponge topped with glacé icing and lots of colourful sprinkles. Its name – School Cake / Vanilla School Cake / Old School Cake / Retro School Cake – comes from it being a favourite part... 
by Gluten Free Mummy | Apr 30, 2022 | Desserts and Sweet Treats
The Home Economics Bit Did you know? Many fruits, including pears and strawberries, are low in calories and are very good sources of fibre. There are two types of fibre, soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves in water and gastrointestinal fluids and is... 
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... 