Currant buns have graced breakfast and tea trays across England for hundreds of years. Reverend Samuel Wigley founded the Currant Bun Company in Southampton, Hampshire UK in the 17th century. He discovered currants while on mission to the Greek Island of Zakynthos, and brought … [Read more...] about The Best Currant Buns
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Potato Farls
Use left over potatoes to make potato farls. It is a quick and easy breakfast dish, with comforting carbs to help your system deal with the morning after. … [Read more...] about Potato Farls
My Granny’s Amazing Hot Cross Bun Recipe
Hot cross buns are traditionally served hot or toasted on Good Friday, the cross standing as a symbol of the Crucifixion. My Granny’s Sweet Bun recipe can easily be transformed into hot cross buns by adding cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, currants, and candied peel when you … [Read more...] about My Granny’s Amazing Hot Cross Bun Recipe
My Granny’s Sweet Bun Recipe
My childhood memories are filled with the smell of sweet buns baking in my Granny's kitchen, or even better in our own, when she came to visit, or when Mom got the urge to bake. I inherited her recipe which makes a delightful light and airy dough, a nice base to add tons of … [Read more...] about My Granny’s Sweet Bun Recipe
Drop Scones aka Scottish Pancakes
Drop scones are not drop biscuits but little pancakes. They are also known as Scottish pancakes. The Queen apparently loved drop scones and everyone's favorite recipe is likely traced back to her version with cream of tartar which has been replaced here with baking powder. Like … [Read more...] about Drop Scones aka Scottish Pancakes