Amy - Baking with Granny

Cherry Scones

February 11, 2022 By Amy 7 Comments

Scones will forever remind me of my first job. It was a little café-come-florists and I was a waitress at age 15, working for £3.50/hour. Alongside countless cappuccinos, lattes and americanos, the most popular order was Cherry Scones.

Butterfly Cakes

January 14, 2022 By Amy 6 Comments

My kids reaction upon seeing these Butterfly Cakes in my kitchen was, “wooooah, look at those cupcakes!” What was a perfectly innocent response of glee and excitement actually made me feel a unexpected pang of sadness.

Tattie Scones

November 25, 2021 By Amy 30 Comments

Let me be honest here. This is a recipe I have made time and time again, with the intention of sharing it here on Baking with Granny. But every time I make some Tattie Scones I face the same issue… I eat them all before I get a chance to photograph them!

Honey Slice

September 27, 2021 By Amy 8 Comments

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for assuming this was our infamous Flapjack…but on closer inspection and taste, you will find that it is actually quite different. Coconut, cornflakes, and of course honey, is what makes our Honey Slice a classic all on its own.

Scottish Macaroons

August 31, 2021 By Amy 1 Comment

Whenever I ask people what recipe they would like to see the most on Baking with Granny, Scottish Macaroons is the one that is requested, more than any other recipe. Always with one stipulation…”the kind made with potato!”

Swiss Roll

June 1, 2021 By Amy 6 Comments

Swiss Roll is cake that reminds me of being a kid. There’s something quite comforting about a little swirly roll of cake, filled with sweet strawberry jam. It’s one I always remember getting from our local Safeway but one I seldom remember Granny baking.

Meringues

April 15, 2021 By Amy 10 Comments

There’s a handful of things which Granny has baked throughout my childhood, that to this day can transport me back in time. Just the mere smells of meringues baking takes me back to Granny’s kitchen circa 1998, when she used to churn out dozens of them for the local cafes to serve.

Hot Cross Buns

March 19, 2021 By Amy 5 Comments

Brighter days are coming! The weather is (somewhat) improving, the nights are lighter and the new leaves are starting to appear on the trees. All the signs that Spring is on the way. Another sign that Spring is near is the yearly influx of Hot Cross Buns.

Custard Tarts

March 11, 2021 By Amy 9 Comments

The humble Custard Tart. Who’d have thought a little pastry bowl, filled with some creamy custard could be so delicious? Something so simple but that works so unbelievably well.

Upside-down Pineapple Cake

February 17, 2021 By Amy 6 Comments

You know me, I love a simple bake, especially one that looks deceivingly like a showstopper with very minimal effort. This upside-down Pineapple Cake is just that! A delicious sponge, topped (bottomed?) with glowing rings of pineapple and gems of glace cherries.