For the ultimate nibble to accompany festive drinks, cooks can try whipping up the walnut and parmesan biscuits. They make a thoughtful gift, where bakers can simply tie biscuit stacks in a ribbon or place them in gift bags. The recipe comes from California Walnuts and only takes 30 minutes to prepare, plus chilling time. … Read more
A Canadian court has cleared the reorganization plan of Red Lobster that will see the seafood chain exit bankruptcy. Justice Peter Cavanagh of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto on Tuesday granted an order that recognizes and gives force to the plan approved by a U.S. bankruptcy judge last week. The future of the … Read more
Biscuit enthusiasts were gobsmacked when a sweet treat fan revealed their Jammie Dodger was missing its signature jam centre. Ever since its debut in 1960, the Jammie Dodger has been a firm fixture in British snack drawers. With its tempting raspberry or strawberry jam middle and charming heart-shaped shortbread exterior, it’s tough to turn down. … Read more
The clever reasoning behind the naming of Hobnobs, a beloved biscuit among tea-drinking Brits, has only just come to light. Channel 4’s The Secret World Of Biscuits recently delved into how the unique Hobnob managed to ‘stay ahead of the pack’. The show explored the origins of the irresistible biscuit, which first graced supermarket shelves … Read more
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. In a grease-fee bowl, whisk together the egg whites and salt, until you have soft peaks. Then whisk in the sugar a little at a time until it is thick and gleaming. By hand, fold in the cornflour, vinegar, and cardamom, then add in the chocolate chips and … Read more
Budding home bakers will make a whopping 66 million sweet treats over the Easter weekend – but four in 10 admit some of these will be destined for the bin. A poll of 2,000 adults found 44 percent – the equivalent of 23 million Brits – are set to bake something over the long weekend, … Read more
Shortbread is incredibly easy to bake from scratch in under an hour, as long as you have the right recipe. There is nothing better than crumbly shortbread paired with a toasty cup of tea, and it is the perfect sweet to have as a treat. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and roughly 30 … Read more
Scientists have revealed the perfect formula for dunking biscuits, discovering that Rich Tea, Hobnobs, and Digestives should be submerged – for less than ONE second. Dr Helen Pilcher, who has a PhD in stem cell biology, conducted an experiment to discover the optimal time to submerge biscuits in hot drinks – and at what point … Read more
There is nothing better than a biscuit to go along with your hot cup of tea on a cold winter day, and you can easily make your own with this simple recipe. British Bake Off judge and national treasure Mary Berry has shared the four-ingredient biscuit recipe she makes with her grandchildren, in which she … Read more
