riotproof Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I have made these again today, but I recently read that banana peel is edible and adds a lot of fibre to baked goods, so I used two bananas and one peel with the stalk and end removed. Should be interesting to see if the kids discern a difference. They devoured them last time. https://ohsheglows.com/2014/01/17/banana-bread-muffin-tops/Baking anything interesting lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintyBiscuit Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Oooh they look delicious [mention]riotproof[/mention] , will have to try them next time I have squishy bananas. I made this a couple of weeks ago for DS’ birthday cake. It was super simple to put together and made the most delicious, moist chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten. We finished it about five days after I baked it and it was still showing no signs of staleness https://preppykitchen.com/ultimate-chocolate-cake/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Yum. That looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seayork2002 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Well we made a new version of caramel slice on the weekend, well I say 'new' but I think disaster is kinda more fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyM Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Oooh they look delicious @riotproof , will have to try them next time I have squishy bananas. I made this a couple of weeks ago for DS’ birthday cake. It was super simple to put together and made the most delicious, moist chocolate cake I’ve ever eaten. We finished it about five days after I baked it and it was still showing no signs of staleness https://preppykitchen.com/ultimate-chocolate-cake/Oh this looks good. I have to bake a cake soon for my oldest so this would be a good one.I'm really not a great baker in that I almost never follow recipes. And make my own up at times I made beetroot, cocoa and blueberry muffins last week, though the kid's didn't eat them as fast as the usual zucchini and cinnamon ones. The Zucchini ones are devoured with great gusto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nom_de_plume Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Does anyone have a fail safe recipe for choc chip cookies? I've stuck my hand up to bake for something thinking I'd make a cake, but I've been asked to do cookies! There's a million recipes on the internet but I want one that's been tried and tested. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintyBiscuit Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 [mention]nom_de_plume[/mention] for a simple choc chip cookie I use this125g butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 egg1 cup SR flour3/4 cup choc chipsCream butter and sugar until fluffy, incorporate egg. Add sifted flour and mix well, fold in choc chips. Roll dough in walnut size balls (they will spread) and bake for 15-20 minutes at 180C. Makes about 16-20I also have for for chocolate choc chip cookies if you’d prefer that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyM Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I've made them with my no fail biscuit recipe. They are more shortbread texture though then cookie:1 cup sugar250g butter, melted2 cups SR flour1 cup plain flour1 egg 3/4 cup choc chipsMix melted butter into sugar and mix well. Add everything else and mix until well combined.Bake at 200 fan for 8-12 mins.I use a 1/8 cup per a cookie (I have a measuring cup for that, that makes the perfect buscuit shape lol, hence I know how much). It makes about 30.Oh and minty that site? Man there are some lovely recipes. I like the look of this one: https://preppykitchen.com/apple-hand-pies/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkogneatoh Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 My choc chip cookies come from my "all purpose" recipe1 tin of condensed milk500g of butter4 cups of SR flour.Mix together, portion and bake in a moderate oven until lightly brown. I turn that basic dough into choc chip, jam drops (with marmalade and Nutella as well), add smarties to the top, mix in cocoa, glace ginger, fudge chunks, coconut, cherries, flavours like rose water or peppermint, rolled them in candy canes, sprinkles, coloured sugar and nuts. Really, what ever you crave at the time. I think I add about half a pack of choc chips to about 15 biscuits. My little 1 inch scope makes about 60 odd, but honestly as there is no egg, I may snack on a *little* bit of the dough raw, so that number isn't accurate.Oh and because I never updated on the last forum, I made this http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/2006/07/chocolate-mud-cake-recipe.html after asking for mud cake recipes in the weekend baking thread. While I should go find who recommended it to me, if you see this, THANK YOU. It was easy to make and really, really yummy. Although I got distracted the first time melting the chocolate and suspected I may have burnt it because it was bitter (not burnt, half the choc I used was 70%), so I turned that mix into cup cakes. Over 30, and they lasted well over a week still being moist and soft. Made a real cake for a present as was the intended purpose, and it was enjoyed by all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bethlehem Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I use the condensed milk chocolate chip biscuits. Easy as. 225g butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup condensed milk 3/4 to 1 cup choc bits2 cups plain flour1 tsp baking powder Preheat at 190CCream butter and sugar. Beat in condensed milk. Cream mixture until light and fluffy. Add flour and baking powder. Add choc chips and mix. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a lined oven tray. Press to flatten Bake for 12-15 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponee Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 My choc chip cookies come from my "all purpose" recipe1 tin of condensed milk500g of butter4 cups of SR flour.Mix together, portion and bake in a moderate oven until lightly brown. I turn that basic dough into choc chip, jam drops (with marmalade and Nutella as well), add smarties to the top, mix in cocoa, glace ginger, fudge chunks, coconut, cherries, flavours like rose water or peppermint, rolled them in candy canes, sprinkles, coloured sugar and nuts. Really, what ever you crave at the time. I think I add about half a pack of choc chips to about 15 biscuits. My little 1 inch scope makes about 60 odd, but honestly as there is no egg, I may snack on a *little* bit of the dough raw, so that number isn't accurate.Oh and because I never updated on the last forum, I made this http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/2006/07/chocolate-mud-cake-recipe.html after asking for mud cake recipes in the weekend baking thread. While I should go find who recommended it to me, if you see this, THANK YOU. It was easy to make and really, really yummy. Although I got distracted the first time melting the chocolate and suspected I may have burnt it because it was bitter (not burnt, half the choc I used was 70%), so I turned that mix into cup cakes. Over 30, and they lasted well over a week still being moist and soft. Made a real cake for a present as was the intended purpose, and it was enjoyed by all. I think ti was me that recommended the mud cake recipe. It's such a great recipe, isnt it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkogneatoh Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I think ti was me that recommended the mud cake recipe. It's such a great recipe, isnt it?!Yes, it was yours I ended up using. It was more effort than I normally put in (I have a basic dump and mix till smooth cake recipe) but definitely more than worth it. I will definitely be making it again, possibly in cupcake form as part of the baking aspect of Christmas presents.Again thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancti-claws Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I am a banana hater, so while I applaud your effort I would never partake!I have some mango leather sort of things that DH bought thinking that they looked interesting - they're okay, but I think I may chop them and find a good biscuit to mix them through.I discovered these Lemon and Ginger biscuits that my mum gave me for Christmas in a fancy tin that we fell in love with and have been trying to emulate ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_F Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I use the condensed milk chocolate chip biscuits. Easy as. 225g butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup condensed milk 3/4 to 1 cup choc bits2 cups plain flour1 tsp baking powder Preheat at 190CCream butter and sugar. Beat in condensed milk. Cream mixture until light and fluffy. Add flour and baking powder. Add choc chips and mix. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a lined oven tray. Press to flatten Bake for 12-15 mins. That’s my recipe too... same one my mum and nan made.I am making a vanilla cake to be made into a horse shoe for the kids birthday parties tomorrow. Going to try Nagis new recipe. https://www.recipetineats.com/my-very-best-vanilla-cake/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunter Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 My choc chip recipe is the good old Betty Crocker version as used by Mum3/4 cup brown sugar,3/4 cup sugar1 cup butter - softened (not melted)1 tsp vanilla1 egg2 1/4 cups flour1/2 tsp salt1 tsp baking sodacream butter, add sugars and beat till fluffy, add egg and vanilla and beat. Add flour salt and baking soda and stir together. Stir in about 2 cups of choc chips. bake at 190 DegC for 8-10 min.I'm going to spend the weekend trying out mock cream recipes for our neenish tarts. We are in the US and miss all those bakery sweets and have been trying to replicate a lot of them. These https://www.sugarsaltmagic.com/traditional-neenish-tarts/ Neenish tarts are my favourite but I don't love the mock cream in this recipe so want to try out a couple of different ones. Anyone here got a mock cream recipe that they love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardamom Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 DP bought a packet of marked-down pizza rolls from the Woolies bakery last week and it's reminded me to resurrect my years-long mission to recreate scrolls/twirls. I've made some decent versions but I really want that outrageously soft and plush bread that you get at Baker's Delight, etc.Anyway, I made a version today which were nice. Still not quite what I want though.Have also made the dough for trail mix cookies, which I'll pop in the freezer raw so I can bake off a few now and then when I want them. Hmm, I usually keep snickerdoodle dough in the freezer as well, I just remembered that I'm out; maybe that will be next weekend's activity.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 I have some mango leather sort of things that DH bought thinking that they looked interesting - they're okay, but I think I may chop them and find a good biscuit to mix them through. Delia smith has a crystallized ginger oat biscuit that I have added coconut, white chocolate snd dried mango to instead of the ginger. It was very well received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 @cardamom, what do trail mix cookies have in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verucasalt Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 My choc chip recipe is the good old Betty Crocker version as used by Mum3/4 cup brown sugar,3/4 cup sugar1 cup butter - softened (not melted)1 tsp vanilla1 egg2 1/4 cups flour1/2 tsp salt1 tsp baking sodacream butter, add sugars and beat till fluffy, add egg and vanilla and beat. Add flour salt and baking soda and stir together. Stir in about 2 cups of choc chips. bake at 190 DegC for 8-10 min.I'm going to spend the weekend trying out mock cream recipes for our neenish tarts. We are in the US and miss all those bakery sweets and have been trying to replicate a lot of them. These https://www.sugarsaltmagic.com/traditional-neenish-tarts/ Neenish tarts are my favourite but I don't love the mock cream in this recipe so want to try out a couple of different ones. Anyone here got a mock cream recipe that they love? Have you ever tried browning the butter first? I tried this a few weeks ago and the nuttiness was amazing. I've never attempted to make traditional mock cream, but this one is pretty light:https://cornercafe.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/mock-cream/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancti-claws Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 I have some mango leather sort of things that DH bought thinking that they looked interesting - they're okay, but I think I may chop them and find a good biscuit to mix them through. Delia smith has a crystallized ginger oat biscuit that I have added coconut, white chocolate snd dried mango to instead of the ginger. It was very well received.Thank you. I think these were Crabtree & Evelyn from memory, but it appears they aren't part of the current range. I will track down that recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 It’s here. https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/collections/biscuits-and-cookies/crystallised-ginger-oat-biscuits The ginger version is really good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardamom Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 @cardamom, what do trail mix cookies have in them? This is the recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/trail-mix-cookies Though strangely the dough hasn't come together for me today - no idea why?! It always looks like there are too many add-ins for the batter but true to the recipe, after a few hours in the fridge it's fine, but today it's very crumbly. I didn't cover the bowl when I put it in the fridge - lazy/in a hurry - maybe that was it? I've taken it out to come to room temp and see if that makes a difference, if not I'll stir in some more melted butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardamom Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Mystery solved - I'm pretty sure I forgot to add the egg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4hunter Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 [mention]verucasalt[/mention] Thank's for that recipe - it looks good and simple too - I will definitely try that out. [mention]cardamom[/mention] Those trail mix cookies look really good - another recipe that I need to try. Glad you figured out what went wrong this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitmincepies Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 @cardamom, what do trail mix cookies have in them? This is the recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/trail-mix-cookies Though strangely the dough hasn't come together for me today - no idea why?! It always looks like there are too many add-ins for the batter but true to the recipe, after a few hours in the fridge it's fine, but today it's very crumbly. I didn't cover the bowl when I put it in the fridge - lazy/in a hurry - maybe that was it? I've taken it out to come to room temp and see if that makes a difference, if not I'll stir in some more melted butter. Ooohhh they look a lot like my mum’s Christmas biscuits, she makes them with lots of nuts and glacé fruit and Christmas spices. So delicious! I want to try this recipe now. I made dud biscuits a while back when I forgot to add the sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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