Lemon Slices

Method Pre-heat the oven to 170C/ 325F/ Gas Mark 3. Mix the butter and the 50g of sugar into the plain flour with your fingertips, or in a food processor. Press this mixture into a lightly greased 20cm cake tin and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown. Whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, lemon…

Chocolate Loaves

Method Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Line and grease a 2lb loaf tin. In a large bowl sift the flour, cocoa, salt and sugar.  Mix until these are combined. In a second bowl beat the eggs with the melted butter and milk. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir lightly but…

Mortons Wheaten Bread

Method Pre-heat the oven to 200C/ 400F/ Gas Mark 6. Place the flour into a bowl and add the sugar to the flour if using. Add the buttermilk to the flour and mix quickly and lightly to create a soft dough. If baking as a bannock, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and…

Raspberry & White Choc Scones

Method Pre-heat the oven to 220C/ 428F/ Gas Mark 7. Line a baking tray with baking parchment. Sieve the flour into a large bowl and add the sugar, butter and vanilla essence, rub together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs then add the raspberries and white chohoclste pieces. In a jug, beat together the egg and…