Brandy butter is the perfect accompaniment to Christmas pudding, mince pies, and your baked goods in need of a boost. The recipe is a mixture of softened butter, icing sugar and some brandy. Just melt the brandy butter on top of the warmed Christmas pudding just before … [Read more...] about Christmas’ Brandy Butter
Christmas Desserts
Downton’s Dundee Cake
Dundee cake is a Scottish light fruitcake. The story goes that it was originally made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century, but since she didn't like cherries they were omitted and the top was decorated with concentric circles of almonds. This version comes from the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Dundee Cake
Traditional Royal Icing
Royal icing is the perfect choice to decorate your holiday cookies since it hardens after application. The icing dates back to the 1600s, then known as 'Egg White' icing. The name was changed 'Royal' after it was used to decorate Queen Victoria's wedding cake in 1840. … [Read more...] about Traditional Royal Icing
The Royal’s Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
One of the favourite holiday treats at Buckingham Palace is Christmas Gingerbread biscuits. They are soft as gingerbread cookies should be, and are made without molasses. … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
Make Your Own Mixed Spice for Holiday Baking
"Mixed" or "Pudding" spice is a traditional ingredient in many British holiday desserts, dating back to the 1800s. You can compare it to pumpkin spice that you likely have on hand for Thanksgiving If you can't find mixed spice where you live you can easily make your own with … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Mixed Spice for Holiday Baking