What are you baking?

[Saffy]

I was going to say rice crispies.and melted marshmallow might work for the stand.

 

[Looby]

I was going to say rice crispies.and melted marshmallow might work for the stand.

I’m going to buy some squares tomorrow and see if they’ll squish enough.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Thanks, that’s a good idea. Luckily no carving or shaping needed as I have these pans.
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Still need to work out the base but I’ll just put black fondant round something. I wonder if I can find those rice crispy sheets like on Nailed It.
Fucking hell, this is far more effort than I really have time for but I’m committed now.

Wow those tins look brilliant. I want to make ball cakes/

 

[Looby]

Wow those tins look brilliant. I want to make ball cakes/

They’re really good and not that expensive. Got mine at Lakeland.

 

[polly]

Finally got around to making the toffee apple cake as it's that time of year. I had to eat a bit because it stuck to the tin obviously. It's nice but could do with a bit more something. I think next time I would add a little pinch of salt and use plant milk and margarine rather than water and oil.

Mind you I didn't have muscovado so its just soft brown sugar which probably makes a difference.

My daughter made this today and it was really good, very bonfire night ish. The sugar turned to actual toffee! I agree that a pinch of salt might be nice too, and we were a bit freaked out by water and oil and no eggs (we are cake noobs really though), but it tasted good and MOIST.

 

[iona]

My daughter made this today and it was really good, very bonfire night ish. The sugar turned to actual toffee! I agree that a pinch of salt might be nice too, and we were a bit freaked out by water and oil and no eggs (we are cake noobs really though), but it tasted good and MOIST.

I definitely use a bit of salt. Not sure why I didn't include that in the recipe, sorry

 

[polly]

I definitely use a bit of salt. Not sure why I didn't include that in the recipe, sorry

There's no need to apologise because now we just need to make it again very soon, to compare

 

[iona]

There's no need to apologise because now we just need to make it again very soon, to compare

You should probably try a few different versions with slightly different spices, nuts, etc just to be sure

 

[polly]

You should probably try a few different versions with slightly different spices, nuts, etc just to be sure

I am ready to make this sacrifice, for science.

 

[Saffy]

Breadsticks.
Supposed to make 18 but made 12 chunky ones. More branches than sticks?

 

[Biddlybee]

Cor!

 

[MrCurry]

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Breadsticks.
Supposed to make 18 but made 12 chunky ones. More branches than sticks?

They look amazing. Would like a few for breakfast

 

[Looby]

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Breadsticks.
Supposed to make 18 but made 12 chunky ones. More branches than sticks?

They look so good! You are very talented.

 

[Looby]

Can I have some advice please? I’m making a cake for a friend’s party. It’s not just me baking so not too much pressure.

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It’s this one. I’ve got the right tin and will work out how to make a base.

I’m not sure what recipe or icing to use. I want it light but it needs to hold together. I always worry about chocolate cake being dry and someone else is doing red velvet.

I was going to do quite a stiff buttercream but am now thinking a white chocolate ganache that I paint.

Any ideas?

So the cake is made. I went for orange and lemon Madeira with citrus icing. I’ll get a pic later.

It looks a fucking mess, it’s cost me about 70 quid and has been really stressful.
Making cakes for events and other people is horrible and makes me anxious. Now I have to take a cake I’m not happy with. Next time I’m asked I’m saying no.

 

[Epona]

So the cake is made. I went for orange and lemon Madeira with citrus icing. I’ll get a pic later.

It looks a fucking mess, it’s cost me about 70 quid and has been really stressful.
Making cakes for events and other people is horrible and makes me anxious. Now I have to take a cake I’m not happy with. Next time I’m asked I’m saying no.

Oh that's awful, baking should be something you enjoy and do for your own pleasure and to see the ones you love happy too - shouldn't be something to get stressed over.

I'd suggest to say no in future or offer to do something less involved - a beloved tried and tested recipe that you know you can knock out without any fuss and without spending a fortune.

EDIT: I am sure it tastes lush, which is the main thing.

 

[May Kasahara]

Citrus yoghurt bundt cake.

 

[existentialist]

Citrus yoghurt bundt cake.

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mmmmm

 

[May Kasahara]

It is fucking tasty tbf.

 

[polly]

We made pan de muertos or bread of the dead for Day of the Dead/Halloween. I've always wanted to try it but the Mexicans I've spoken to have always said it's really boring and shit and not to bother It's not! It's really nice. Sweet bread/cake with orange zest and aniseed seeds, and an orange glaze. Looking forward to eggy bread of the dead for breakfast tomorrow. I forgot to take a photo before I cut it but it looked really pony anyway (need more practice making dough bones) so will add a cut one in a mo.

 

[May Kasahara]

10yo and I made a chocolate fudge cake yesterday. It's a bit of a monster.

 

[May Kasahara]

I also made a roast vegetable pie.


It looks a bit burnt, but that's mostly the beetroot Was well tasty anyway.

 

[Saffy]

Made a chicken pie and had lots of pastry left. Saw this design on Pinterest and thought I'd give it a go. I now want some playdough for Christmas.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Back on the bread baking. Tried a ciabatta bread mix in the machine which turned out a bit weird - won't try that one again. Think those types probably do best in the oven.

 

[Edie]

Made a chicken pie and had lots of pastry left. Saw this design on Pinterest and thought I'd give it a go. I now want some playdough for Christmas.
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That’s amazing Saffy !

 

[seeformiles]

Just baked some mini Xmas cakes so the house smells wonderful at the moment. I’m going to feed them with brandy over the next few weeks then wrap them in foil secured with red/green ribbon, put them into some of Mrs SFM’s specially made drawstring cloth bags and hand them out as pressies to the neighbours.

 

[BoatieBird]

That's beautiful Saffy, the stuff you post on here is so good.
When are we going to see you on bake off?

 

[Saffy]

I'd end up punching Hollywood square in the throat.

 

[Edie]

I'd end up punching Hollywood square in the throat.

Then you must apply.

 

[TopCat]

Chicken pasties and butter biscuits with a chocolate dip.

 

[Fez909]

My first loaf for ages. Tastes great