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HOME BAKING
MADE EASY

We gave food writer, author and stylist Rosie Birkett our brand new in store pre-measured dough mixes and let her loose in the kitchen. The result? Three delicious recipes that make home baking a breeze

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Don’t work the dough too
much for these. Once
they’re cooked, cover
them with salted butter
and devour while still warm

Afternoon tea scones

Whip up buttermilk scones in just 30 minutes with our new ready-made mix. Rosie made hers extra special with buttery leeks, crispy bacon and creamy gruyère cheese.

Rosie says: “I’m spontaneous when it comes to cooking, but you can’t do that as much with baking, as it’s more scientific. These pre-measured packets take away the anxiety we all get, like worrying you’ve mis-measured an ingredient. You have all the hard work done for you so you’re free to get creative.”

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“Try CHEESY scones
for afternoon tea
or breakfast”

KITCHEN KIT

Make baking a breeze with
a cool Kitchen Aid mixer

£449

Serve up in Scandi-chic
style with a marble platter

£19.50

Smart scales mean
great results every time

£25

Give your scones the
edge with fluted cutters

£9.50 for three

Our ready-made mix
comes with jam to
squeeze into the centre.
Alternatively, remove the
centre with a cutter to
create ring doughnuts

Do-it-yourself doughnuts

Doughnuts aren’t something many people would think to do at home, but our handy oven-bake mix means you can make a batch with minimal fuss and no deep fat fryer. For added wow factor, try Rosie’s recipe with salted caramel popcorn.

Rosie says: “These are a real crowd pleaser – there’s something about crunchy corn slathered in caramel that’s indulgent and naughty and, combined with the soft and chewy baked doughnut, it’s irresistible.”

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“TEMPT guests with
this light take on a
fairground snack”

KITCHEN KIT

Glaze like a pro with this
handy kitchen essential

£4

A linen-mix apron to keep
you chic in the kitchen

£15

Show off your handiwork
with this Maxim cake stand

£19.50

Towels to keep your decor
and your kitchen clean

£12.50

When kneading, use a pull
and stretch motion with
the heels of your hands to
build up gluten; oil instead
of flour on your surfaces
will avoid sticking

Make-at-home muffins

There’s no better indulgence than a toasted English muffin dripping in butter – unless you take it to the next level with sweet and spicy potted shrimp, cayenne pepper, lemon and freshly grated nutmeg, that is.

Rosie says: “English muffins are such a lovely thing to make. My family have always had ours with potted shrimp swimming in spiced butter, which is where I got the inspiration for this recipe.”

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“This RECIPE is a great
dinner party starter”