BBC Good Food

04 April 2009

Tested

"This has become a staple in our house and always a little different. Tend to use extra veg, raisins or apricots or even prunes (once!), always use chicken or vegetable stock (like the knorr ready made in a pouch), cinnamon and cumin, and sprinkle some ground almond in at the end. Also works with pork tenderloin ... uhm, I think you call that pork fillet in the UK."

30 March 2009

Tested

"Have made them again, with better success. (Canadians should look for pumpkin pie spice in the grocery store, which is the same as mixed spice). Kneaded in the bowl for 5 minutes or so, and easily got a bakers dozen, rather than the eight buns the recipe suggested, and they're still a good size. Dispensed with crosses, and they're a big hit."

23 March 2009

Tested

"Made these on the weekend, and while very easy, found them very heavy. Will try again, but will knead the dough for a bit to see if that lightens them up. Crosses were horrible and had to peel off. I've not had much luck with crosses though - any tips out there?"

05 November 2008

Tested

"Help! I can't get jam sugar. Does anyone know how much sugar/pectin I would use? And will it affect cooking time?"