'UP THE GARDEN PATH' by Pam Thompson

12 May 2016

Witton Hill Bake Off - round V

Joan at work
Two smug bakers!



Two days of rain meant an opportunity to bake without the guilt of postponing garden work!  Joan did crumpets and a caraway seed cake and I made a rye and caraway loaf. Anything involving yeast takes ages so there was plenty of time for a cake while the crumpet batter was standing and the bread dough rising!  Joan's crumpets were a real joy and delight to cook and eat. The results were perfect in every way. We decided that oiled metal crumpet rings were far superior to the flexible silicone ones I had bought. Joan's cake was perfect in texture and flavour and, was also a fab bright yellow colour in contrast with the golden top.
Crumpets cooking on the Aga hob
Pefrect crumpets & even a heart shaped one for Ben!
As for my bead: very artisan in appearance but nevertheless, a great flavour and texture.  Another baking session success! More photos


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