FAMILY BAKING

“This month we'll be looking at ways you can create all your favourite recipes with a free-from element”

Hello and welcome to the January issue of

POPCORN ROCKY ROAD

BAKING with kids! SERVES 9 200g (7oz) milk

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VANILLA

As an everyday flavouring, vanilla has so many different uses, and here VanillaMart offer their top tips for when to use which product

What’s cooking…

ALL THE BAKING NEWS, PRODUCTS AND EVENTS COMING YOUR WAY

SHOWSTOPPING VEGAN CAKES

Making vegan cakes may sound a little daunting, but it needn’t be. These two stunning cakes from Angela Romeo prove that point. And they’ll feed a whole group of you too!

Pick of the PRODUCTS!

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST FREE-FROM PRODUCTS THIS JANUARY

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Cakes & Bakes with JULIET SEAR

This month, Juliet has created fantastic protein bars to give your January a health kick, while there's plenty of joy to be found in her wonderful vegan chocolate cupcakes –a New Year lift!

FOCACCIA

Focaccia is made with the same dough as ciabatta, but can then be used as a base for some delicious toppings. If you’re a beginner, this easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorial by Emmanuel Hadjiandreou will give you the confidence to give it a go!

THE ONE-BOWL BAKER

Baking all your favourite desserts just got one step simpler with Stephanie Simmons’s recipes, which are faster, easier and don’t leave you with a pile of dirty dishes to wash when you’re done. These recipes are ideal for bakers with limited time or counter space, since there’s no need for fussy extra steps like separating wet and dry ingredients

BAKING ESSENTIALS

Getting a bake just right comes down to the little details and it's our mission to make all your bakes perfect with these essential tips, ideas and tools

PARTY PIECES!

Get the party started with these fabulous bakes from Donal Skehan – prefect for getting everyone in the mood for fun and games!

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FEEL-GOOD NEW YEAR!

Ditch the dairy and gluten and create healthy free-from bakes to kick-start your January

CAKE HEAVEN

Get creative with loaf cakes and tasty bakes!

CUPCAKE HEAVEN

Mini bakes, maximum indulgence!

BISCUIT HEAVEN

Bite-size bakes to enjoy with coffee!

PUDDING HEAVEN

Epic desserts to satisfy a sweet tooth!

TEATIME TREATS

Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea with friends!

CAKE decorating SCHOOL

WE LOVE… OMBRE CAKE p68 // STRAWBERRY SHORTBREAD

YELLOW OMBRE CAKE

Dani Brazier from Blue Door Bakery ( www.bluedoorbakery.co.uk ) shows us how to turn the simple into the sublime…

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CUPCAKES

Lauren from One More Cupcake ( www.onemorecupcake.co.uk ) creates these pretty cupcakes with a deliciously textured base and a centre surprise…

HOW TO MAKE... CHOCOLATE ROSE FILLED CUPCAKES

Britt Box from She Who Bakes ( www.shewhobakes.co.uk ) gets the love flowering with these beautiful rose cupcakes, perfect for Valentine’s Day

SAVOURY HEAVEN

Bake up a storm with savoury snacks & lunches!