Plain flour recipes

A traditional Irish loaf that uses bicarbonate of soda instead of yeast - this version is sweetly spiced with fruit and oats

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Reader Sue McGann devised this delicious low-fat cake recipe

Use up overripe bananas to make this sticky toffee banana loaf. It’s even more indulgent with the toffee sauce and nut brittle

Learn a skill for life with our foolproof easy crêpe recipe that ensures perfect pancakes every time – elaborate flip optional

Use Gordon Ramsay's recipe when you want a quick, light flaky pastry in minutes

This simple recipe for a basic biscuit dough can be adapted to suit your tastes – experiment with different shapes and flavours, from lemon fingers to chocolate cookies

These individual sugar-dipped cupcakes are baked not fried but taste just as delicious and are best straight from the oven

An easy chocolate chip cookie recipe for soft biscuits with a squidgy middle that will impress family and friends. Make plenty as they're sure to be a hit

Want a simple bread recipe? This Irish soda bread requires no kneading or proving, is yeast-free and takes mere minutes to prepare. Above all, it's delicious

Roast beef just wouldn't be the same without crisp Yorkshire puddings.

Our easy vanilla cake has a beautifully moist and fluffy sponge drenched with vanilla syrup. Use it as the basis for a range of fabulous celebration cakes

Turn the popular cake into chewy cookies, complete with cream cheese icing. Box them up to give as a gift, or make a batch of dough to keep in the freezer

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

If you're looking for a slice with spice, try this deliciously moist and sticky ginger cake

Paul Hollywood shares his banana bread recipe - this delicious bake is dotted with chocolate and nuts

Make chocolate muffins as a weekend baking project with the kids. These family-friendly bites are perfect with a cuppa, and you can double up on the chocolate by adding choc chips, if you want

Make these super easy blueberry muffins for a fun weekend bake. You're just a few simple steps away from bite-sized blueberry treats

Great for keeping the biscuit tin topped up over Christmas, these sweet shortbread thins make a perfect treat

Make these moreish shortbread biscuits using just three ingredients. They're wonderfully crumbly and go perfectly with a cup of tea for a mid-morning treat

You can use this foolproof classic batter recipe to create a base for sweet or savoury pancakes

Everyone will love the summery flavours in this veggie main dish

Pile 'em high - these simple and scrumptious buttermilk pancakes are guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser

Perfect with a fresh pot of tea, this looks and tastes just as good as a farmers' market buy