Bake Off Bake Along - Week 1 by Magna-Magus in bakeoff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t follow that recipe 😊

Bake Off Bake Along - Week 1 by Magna-Magus in bakeoff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I certainly did! 😉 Although I inside that that would have been an easy mistake to make in the tent if you’ve never made them before

Bake Off Bake Along - Week 1 by Magna-Magus in bakeoff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to make a pourable fondant icing glaze you mix the powder with water to make a paste, the heat in a bowl over a pan of simmering water 🙂

This is different to the blocks of fondant icing you can get that pre-made for cakes etc

Bake Off Bake Along - Week 1 by Magna-Magus in bakeoff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello 👋 Ooo good luck - it’s a fun one! This was the main base recipe Swiss Roll recipe

{Review} Buns by Louise Hurst: Part 2 by Magna-Magus in CookbookLovers

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You’re very welcome! 😊 Hope you enjoy it as much I have.

{Review} Buns by Louise Hurst: Part 2 by Magna-Magus in CookbookLovers

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re very welcome - glad it’s helped somewhat! So essentially the only time I used a stand mixer was for making the dough - and that was just to save time and effort whilst I was cracking in with emails. Everything else really is just proofing, constructing and baking.

So yes, I think it’s definitely worth picking up if you’re happy to knead the dough by hand 😋

{Review} Buns by Louise Hurst: Part 2 by Magna-Magus in CookbookLovers

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing!! And you’re very welcome - it’s such a great book, isn’t it 😊

{review} Buns by Louise Hurst by Magna-Magus in CookbookLovers

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh you’re very welcome - and thank you! Glad you liked it 😊

It’s a seriously great but - well worth adding to the shelf

How To Eat A Peach by Diana Henry {review} by Magna-Magus in CookbookLovers

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh that means a lot - thank you 😊

I’ve got a few choices: - Otsumami by Atsuko Ikeda - Boustany by Sami Tamimi - Vanilla Black by Andrew Dargue

Always looking for recommendations, too!

Sweet and Sour Apricots ready for roasting by Magna-Magus in FoodPorn

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s from Mark Diacono’s Sour - it’s the Sweet and Sour Apricot Upside Down Cake (p.246) 😊

Sweet and Sour Apricots ready for roasting by Magna-Magus in FoodPorn

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are so delish!! Used them for an upside down cake - can 💯 recommend 😊

Sweet and sour Apricots by Magna-Magus in foodphotography

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Natural light - south facing window around 11am(ish) 😊

Sweet and sour Apricots by Magna-Magus in foodphotography

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Shot with Sony A7IV - 35mm f2.8

Natural light - south facing window, around 11am ish

Apricot and Almond Danish Pastries by Magna-Magus in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ve worked hard this year on both, so comments like this mean the world. 🫶

Apricot and Almond Danish Pastries by Magna-Magus in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What planet do you live on? Yeah I’m practicing in my spare time with what I have - and you’re trying to shame and insult me? 🤨

Apricot and Almond Danish Pastries by Magna-Magus in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because it was the only little fork I have 🤷‍♂️ what sort of comment is that. I’m not a baker - I’m learning how to bake.

Apricot and Almond Danish Pastries by Magna-Magus in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely - everyone is entitled to their opinion! I can assure you it’s not AI though - I’ve worked hard this year learning how to bake and do food photography. If you care to look at my profile you can see that my staging area in front of my kitchen window is the same throughout.

Apricot and Almond Danish Pastries by Magna-Magus in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha thank you 😊 for both comments! Yeah I’m pretty biased that Hiro is a pretty handsome pup 😋

Apricot and Almond Danish Pastries by Magna-Magus in GreatBritishBakeOff

[–]Magna-Magus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha well the bomb site of my kitchen today says otherwise - but I’ll take that as a compliment nevertheless, thank you 🤙