Category: Sweet
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Cinnamon Rolls
And the new academic year has officially started! Cinnamon rolls have become a bit of a tradition here in the University of Warwick residences. My night boredom had always resulted in baking. But when you get the urge to start baking at around 9 in the evening it is normal to have the finished good…
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With the help of a friend…
Baking not only relaxes me but I also find it a good opportunity to get creative with my friends. Being at my parents’ house during my summer break a friend of mine presented me with a challenge. She claimed everything she baked came flat. I couldn’t accept it so I encouraged her to bake one…
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Apple Pie
Amongst the things that I am picky with is apple pies. I had some extra apples and was looking forward to baking a traditional one with thin pastry. I had done my research as always and found the perfect recipe when I realised I had almost run out of plain flour. I was left with…
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μελομακάρονα – Greek traditional Christmas treats
ΥΛΙΚΑ ΓΙΑ ΖΥΜΗ 2 κούπες ελαιόλαδο 1 κούπα καλαμποκέλαιο 1 κούπα ζάχαρη ¾ κούπας χυμό πορτοκάλι ¼ κούπας κονιάκ ξύσμα πορτοκαλιού (2 κουτ. σούπας περίπου) 2 κουτ. γλυκού μπεϊκιν 1 κουτ. γλυκού σόδα 2 κουτ. γλυκού κανέλα 1 κουτ. γαρύφαλλο τριμμένο 1 κιλό περίπου αλεύρι Αλλατίνη για όλες τις χρήσεις (να γίνει μαλακιά η ζύμη)…
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Kourampiedes – Greek traditional Christmas cookies
Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours, Output: 2,5 kg Ingredients: 600 gr butter 250gr almonds 1/2 tsp baking powder 1tsp vanilla essence 220gr icing sugar 50gr rum 1.200gr flour icing sugar for coating Method: We beat the butter and the icing sugar in the mixer in full speed for around 20 minutes (the more we beat…
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