Pastry – Ingredients1 ½ cups of plain flour – white or wholemeal110g cold salted butter (cubed)¼ cup cold water (fridge chilled is best)1 tbsp milk for wash or 1 x egg2 tbsp caster sugar ¼ tsp salt InstructionsMix the flour, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. Rub in the butter until breadcrumb consistency. Add the water and stir...
Zucchini Cinnamon Muffins
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Nonna Renata’s Custard
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‘Anything Goes’ Bliss Balls
by Ilaria Catizone These are such a favourite at our place. And the best part? They can be totally customised, made in bulk and frozen. In order for the bliss balls to work you need something sticky, something bulky and an optional topping. For the sticky part you can choose, honey, coconut oil, peanut butter,...
Popcorn Flavour Explosions!
By Ilaria Catizone We recently bought some popping corn from the Co-op and we had a great time making popcorn and experimenting with different flavours as a healthy, cheap and package-free snack for the whole family. What you’ll need: A wide pan with a lid (bonus points for a clear lid so you and the...