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Cotswold Flour Recipes

Name: Earl Grey & Panela Custard Tart with Strawberry Meringue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 220 g Plain Flour; 115 gram Salted Butter cut into 1-2 inch small squares; 45g Icing Sugar, shifted; 2 Eggs, yolks only; 1 Tsp Vanilla Bean Paste; 2 Tbsp cold water; Pinch of fine salt; 350g Milk; 7g Earl Grey Tea; 150g Cream; 100g Egg Yolks aka roughly 6 egg yolks; 40g Golden Caster; 60g Panela Sugar (if you can’t find it use 50g Dark brown sugar); 45g Cornflour; 5g Vanilla Bean Paste; 3g Flaked Salt; 10 Large strawberries, finely chopped; 1 tbsp caster sugar; Juice & zest of 1 small Orange; 4 Strawberry Meringues

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24 Hour French Baguette Baking Recipe

This overnight prove French Bread Recipe is perfect for making delicious crunchy baguettes with our Belle Blanc French T55 Flour. Prep time 30 mins, prove over night, then bake in 20 to 30 mins. Great for your bread basket with any meal, perfect for making lunchtime sub style sandwiches, and the obvious choice for a hot dog!

Maple Glazed Focaccia, Sea Salt & Chocolate Buttons

This Maple Glazed Focaccia with Sea Salt & Montezuma Chocolate Buttons has been made for us by Rich Payne (IG: @dough_and_behold) as part of our Easter collaboration with Montezuma's Luxury Chocolate. Made using our Strong White Flour and some special Easter treats from Montezuma's, this fantastic sweet/savoury Focaccia has to be tried!

Jam & Chocolate Cotswold Crunch Sourdough Loaf

I give you a loaf of pure indulgence, made using our best-selling Cotswold Crunch flour, with added chocolate and layered with jam. This is a large loaf, I make and bake mine in a Bundt pan, but you could make it as a sandwich loaf or use a cake tin too. Eat warm and enjoy!

Super Quick Soda Bread

To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, our pro baker Sophie Carey shared her wonderful take on the Traditional Irish Soda Bread!...

White Spelt Sandwich Loaf

This White Spelt Flour and Strong White Flour recipe is the perfect introduction to baking bread at home. Real Bread Week is all about celebrating the craft of baking, and knowing what goes into your bread!

Malted Rye Sandwich Loaf

As part of Fibre February 2024, we've created this fantastic Rye Sandwich Loaf recipe to help you boost your fibre intake in the tastiest way possible! Pro baker Sophie Carey developed this great Malted Rye bake with some extra Churchill Strong White to give this loaf that great extra rise and colour!

Simple Cotswold Crunch Loaf

This step by step guide makes a super quick and easy Cotswold Crunch Loaf (or Rolls) using our flagship strong...

Boxing Day Loaf in a Breadmaker

If you or someone you know is lucky enough to have been gifted a bread maker this Christmas, then we have a fantastic Boxing Day Loaf Recipe for you to try! We've teamed up with our friends at Panasonic to develop some tasty bread maker recipes to perfectly partner with their range. Try this festive favourite now!

Elaine's Christmas Carrot and Buttermilk Loaf

This loaf came about from a fridge raid, very much like so many of my flavoured or filled loaves; however, I love it so much that it has become one of the loaves I have on regular rotation in my kitchen. The dough includes a portion of mincemeat, leftover from making mince pies at Christmas.

Easy Eight Grain Rolls

Make brilliant Eight Grain rolls (or loaves) every time, with this easy recipe from pro-baker Sophie Carey! Using Matthews Cotswold Eight Grain Flour, you can shape this great granary dough into rolls or a loaf. A delicious side for your dinner spread, these Eight Grain rolls have to be tasted to be believed!

Banoffee and Chocolate Sourdough Babka

Take a perfectly proved bowl of dough, stretch it out, cover it with lashings of Tiptree banoffee spread, sprinkle with chocolate, bring it all together and create this loaf of fabulous! Baker Elaine Boddy. Timing: This recipe is designed to make and prove the dough during the day, the loaf can then be baked...

Spelt and Poppy Seed Sourdough Loaf

Makes: 1 standard loaf Baker: Elaine Boddy Method: Step 1: late afternoon/early evening, mix all of the ingredients together in...

Regenerative Buttery Batch Brioche Rolls

An epic new All Purpose Flour recipe from our in-house expert baker - Sophie Carey - these tear-and-share Buttery Batch Brioche Rolls are savoury with a hint of sweetness - an ideal breakfast loaf that's quick and easy to make!

Savoury Cake With Ham And Cheese

Baker: Omer Tekgul Makes: 1 loafPrep time: 15 MinutesBake time: 45-50 MinutesFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Heritage BarleyMethod: Preheat the oven...

Wheat & Fruit Treacle Cob

Baker: Cherie Denham Makes: 1 loafPrep time: 15minsBake time: 30minsFlours used: YQ flour and Plain white flour.Method: Preheat the oven...

Easter Hot Cross Buns

This brilliant Easter Hot Cross Buns recipe is made using our best selling Strong White Bread Flour by the fantastic Gabriella Morelli. This simple 14-step bake makes zesty fruit-stuffed buns with that traditional Hot Cross cinnamon flavour.

Heritage Wholegrain Sourdough

Explore all sorts of hints and tips for your sourdough bakes, get your free downloadable Starter Journal, and join our...

Bibury Barley Focaccia

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 1 small loafPrep time: 24 hoursBake time: 30 minutes Flours used: Heritage Bibury Barley Method: Make the poolish...

Nordic dark rye loaf (Rugbrød)

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 2 LoavesPrep time: 24 hoursBake time: 1 hourFlours used: Stoneground Wholegrain Dark Rye Method: Make the preferment...

Beet It Halloween Foccacia

Incredible Halloween Focaccia topped with Sweet potato pumpkins, Caramelised onions, beetroot pieces and whipped feta!

Savoury Walnut & Pesto Babka with Organic Seven Seed

Delicious, full flavour Babka made with our new Organic Seven Seed flour and walnut pesto.

Halloween Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Beautiful bread rolls made with Cotswold Churchill Strong White Bread Flour.

Seeded Skillet Soda Bread

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 10 mins Bake time: 30-35 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Seven Seeds Flour Method:...

Seven Seed and Grain Light Rye Loaf

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 45 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 40-45 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic...

Seven Seed and Grain Loaf

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 40 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 37 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Seven...

Seeded Sandwich Bread

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 10 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 30-35 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Seven...

Pull Apart Garlic and Thyme Buns

Makes 15 Prep time: 10 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 20-25 mins Flours used: Heritage Fifield Light, Churchill...

Emmer and honey sandwich loaf

The mixture of emmer flour with added honey in this dough produces a darker bake with an amazing depth of flavor and a slight sweetness in this sandwich loaf. The dough will be soft and sticky, and you may find it “splodges” into the pan, but it then grows and bakes to a perfect loaf, so do not worry if you find the shaping challenging. It is worth the effort!

Oat crusted einkorn master loaf recipe

Einkorn is the oldest of the ancient grains. It is a fine soft flour, so in this recipe I have...

Khorasan and Golden Flaxseeds Baby Master Loaf

Khorasan adds a nutty flavor to any loaf. If used alone, this flour would create a dense loaf, so it is ideal paired with a lighter flour, as it is here. This creates a smooth, tactile dough to work with and a lovely tasty loaf.

Cotswold Crunch Sourdough

A delicious sourdough loaf using our award winning Cotswold Crunch!

Elaine's Cheese and Chili Master Loaf

Cheese and bread is such a classic combination, and brings this loaf alive with flavour as well as the joy of melted cheese....

Orkney Bere-Barley with Cotswold Eight Grain

The Bere-Barley from Orkney has been a bit of a discovery for me this year. It’s an ancient cereal which was spread across Europe in Neolithic times by the first farmers, and is still harvested nowadays...

Crisp Breads

Cotswold Crunch Crisp Breads. I eat mine with just some salted butter - simple and delicious!

Focaccia

Focaccia is one of the most popular and certainly most loved baked goods in Italy. Practically every region has its own: they are all different but united by simple nutrients, and tradition...

Cotswold Crunch Bloomer

A delicious cereal loaf made with a mix of our Regeneratively Farmed Traditional Strong White Bread Flour and the best selling Organic Cotswold Crunch.

Cranberry Walnut Loaf

A brilliant loaf using a mix of our Cotswold Strong White and Eight Grain flours.

Marc’s Cotswold Crunch Cider Buns

A recipe from the Bake-a-long live with Marc Elliot from Great British Bake off and Bertie Matthews.

Cobb Roll

A Cobb bloomer made with our Organic Strong White Bread Flour.

Bacon & Cheddar Soda Bread

Combining two of our favourite ingredients into a delicious cheesy, crispy bacon soda bread.

Orange and Dark Chocolate Sourdough

Who said sourdough has to be savoury? Why not try adding in some chocolate...

Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf

A work of art! A perfect Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf ready for Halloween.

Alex's Muesli loaf

Enjoy fresh with a chunk of cheddar or toasted with melted butter!

Strong White Maizebite Sourdough

A masterpiece sourdough with our Strong White and Maizebite Cotswold Flour

Elaine Foodbod's Enriched Master Sourdough Recipe

We love partnering with our amazing Brand Ambassador Elaine Boddy and are very excited to share this amazing recipe! Don't forget to checkout our new Sourdough Section for more hints, tips and tricks!

Robert Allan's Bread

You could partition your dough into 70g balls of dough (ideal for sandwich rolls)...

Sourdough Starter

Creating a sourdough starter is quite straight forward, it will usually take a week or two to establish, requiring about 5-10 minutes attention each day… but it’s totally worth it!

Honeyed Wholemeal Loaf

This recipe makes two good sized loaves infused with raw local honey to compliment the stoneground wholemeal flour without making it too sweet – see Tips....

Chocolate Sourdough

The day before baking, in the morning, mix the active starter with water and stir to combine. Add strong white flour, cocoa powder, and sugar and mix until fully incorporated...

Wychwood Oat Blended Flour Baby Sourdough Loaf

This recipe makes a tasty soft loaf, with a slight chew from the oats in this lovely new flour. The mix starts off slightly sloppy but comes together to make a firm dough as the flour and oats absorb the water and the handling builds up structure.

Gabriella's Babka Cake

This delicious Babka Cake bake has been provided by Gabriella Morelli. This Babka recipe is one of a number that have just been rediscovered in our archives, having slipped the net in 2022, and we'll be working to get as many of these posted as soon as we can in the coming days - so watch this space!

Double Chocolate & Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies

This truly scrumptious Double Chocolate and Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies bake has been developed by The Mindfulness Baker, April Sampson, as part of our Easter recipe collaboration with Montezuma's Luxury Chocolates!

Chocolate Packed Sourdough Loaf

This Chocolate Packed Sourdough Loaf recipe from Elaine Boddy is made in collaboration with Montezuma's Luxury Chocolate! This fantastic Easter...

Bonnie's Chocolate Fudge Cake

This decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe is brought to us by Bonnie (@bakedbybon) for our Easter collab with Montezuma's Luxury Chocolate. Made using our Self Raising and Montezuma's Easter treats, this has to be tried to be believed!

Cotswold Glazed Fruited Teacakes

These tasty fruity teacakes are perfect for any tea party. Packed with fruit and nuts, baked with our Heritage Bibury Barley and Strong White Flour, this pro-recipe is from our expert inhouse baker - Sophie Carey. Very similar to Hot Cross Buns, these teacakes are great to eat at Easter and all year round! Get the recipe now...

Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce

A delightfully decadent dessert – puffs of pastry stuffed with sweetened double cream and smothered in hot chocolate sauce! This epic sweet treat only takes thirty minutes to prep and 20 to bake, so it’s a great option when you need to whip something up in a hurry. Made using our Strong White Bread Flour, Sophie Carey’s easy to follow 9-step method is ready for you to try now!

Earl Grey & Lemon Shortbread Recipe

Whether you're looking for a Mother's Day recipe that mum will love, or you're after a great new biscuit bake...

Sweet or Savoury Sourdough Cookies

Elaine brings you 3 versions of her pimped Sourdough Crackers recipes to make thicker and more cookie-like versions, with 3 choices of flavours! These are simple/fast recipes and a great way to use your starter differently, ideal if you’ve collected any discarded starter from making a new one.

Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cookies

Whether you're looking for an extra special recipe to impress your Valentine, or just a great Red Velvet Recipe option...

Ultimate Regenerative Pancake Recipe

If you're looking for a regenerative pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday (or any other day you feel like making pancakes)...

Classic Victoria Sponge (5 Step Sponge)

This classic 5-Step/Victoria Sponge recipe takes just 15 minutes to prep and 20-25 mins to bake (plus time to cool). Using Matthews Organic Self-Raising Flour, in just 5 steps you too can bake the perfect Victoria Sponge.

Easy Organic Self-Raising Scones

Made with Matthews Organic Self-Raising Flour, this easy scone recipe is a great bake for anyone. The perfect accompaniment to a British Cream Tea and the first dozen can be ready in less than 40 minutes! Simple to scale when you need more scones, this recipe is a great choice for bake sales and other charity events...

Sticky Gingerbread Latte Cake

A sweet and seasonal treat that you can knock-up in your bread maker with only 10 mins prep! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Panasonic to devise some delicious festive bread maker recipes for you to try at home. Check out this mouth-watering sticky gingerbread latte loaf cake for yourself now!

Pear and Ginger Mince Tart

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: One TartPrep time: 30 minutesBake time: 45 minutesFlours used: Regenerative All Purpose Method: Preheat your oven to...

S'mores Digestive Biscuits Recipe

A classic quick Digestive Biscuit Recipe from our Pro Baker Sophie C - 30 mins to prep and 20 mins to bake - ready to smear with melty chocolate and marshmallow, you'll be sure to want s'more!

Lemon Boterkoek (Buttercake)

This delicious Lemon Boterkoek (Butter Cake) is a perfect accompaniment for your tea or coffee. Pure indulgence, packed with sugar and butter - filling your mouth like a wonderful shortbread. Try it for yourself today!

All Purpose Regenerative Hummingbird Cake

Using the brand new UK Regenerative All Purpose White Flour from Matthews Cotswold Flour, this gorgeous Hummingbird Cake is an excellent choice for your next bake. Developed by our professional expert baker, Sophie Carey.

Earl Grey & Panela Custard Tart with Strawberry Meringue

The Runner up of our #FitForAKing Competition. Huge thanks to Annie Mae Herring for this delicious twist on a custard...

Strawberry and Blueberry Fraisier Cake

The winner of our Fit For A King Competition! Huge thanks to Annie Baldry for this delicious show-stopping recipe! Make's the ideal...

Royal Monarchy Tart

Baker: Paulina Brzezinska Serves: 8-10Prep time: 4 hrs Bake time: 20-30 minutes Flours used: Premium Plain FlourMethod:Prepare the crust: In...

Chocolate and Vanilla Mud Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 14-16Prep time: 40 minsBake time: 30-35 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Self Raising Method: Preheat the oven...

Victoria Sponge Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 12-16Prep time: 45 minsBake time: 30 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self RaisingMethod: Preheat the oven...

Cinnamon Doughnut Bites

Baker: Grant BattyMakes: 4 peoplePrep time: 2 hoursBake time: 10 minutesFlours used: Heritage Fifield LightMethod: In a large mixing bowl,...

Maritozzi alla crema (Italian sweet buns)

Baker: Sofia GalloMakes: 6 Prep time: 15 min + resting and proofing timeBake time: 18-20 minFlours used: Strong white bread...

Almond and Pistachio Bundt Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 12Prep time: 15 mins, plus 10 mins to decorateBake time: 35 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic...

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes - perfect for Easter.

Grapefruit and Chia Seeds Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 10Prep time: 30 mins, plus cooling timeBake time: 25-30 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self Raising...

Apple Pie

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 8-10Prep time: 1 hourBake time: 50 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Maizebite, Matthews Cotswold Plain Method: Beat...

White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 10Prep time: 20 mins, plus chilling timeBake time: 60 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Maizebite Method: Make...

Valentine's Cupcakes

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12Prep time: 30 minsBake time: 14-15 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self Raising Method: Melt the...

Chocolate fondant desserts

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 8 individual fondant dessertsPrep time: 20 minutesBake time: 11 minutesFlours used: Matthews Organic Plain Flour Method: Use...

Easter Egg Cookies

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 20 cookiesPrep time: 40 minutesBake time: 12 minutesFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Plain Flour Method: Melt the butter...

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns are a delicious twist on a British classic! This fabulous recipe comes from pro bakery chef...

Wholemeal Pancakes with Date Syrup

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12-14 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold YQ, Matthews Cotswold...

Wholemeal Chocolate Donuts

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12 Prep time: 15mins, plus 2&½ hours for proving Cooking time: 15 mins, plus 10 mins...

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 12 Prep time: 15 mins, plus 5 mins to decorate Bake time: 35 mins Flours used:...

White Chocolate and Cranberry Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 10 Prep time: 20 mins Bake time: 30 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Self Raising Method:...

Orange and Chocolate Panettone Cruffins

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 10 Prep time: 20-21 hours Bake time: 20-25 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Strong White Bread...

Gingerbread Cupcakes

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12 Prep time: 30 min Bake time: 18-20 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self Raising...

Sticky Toffee Banana Bread

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 1 loaf cake Prep time: 20 mins, plus 5 mins for decorating Bake time: 40...

Coffee and Almond Bundt Cake

This impressive cake works all year round. Perfect to serve at a local coffee morning or when your friends pop over for tea!

Autumnal Apple and Blackberry Crumble

An Autumnal staple and a perfect accompaniment with any Sunday roast. We recommend using Cotswold Maizebite flour for a golden crumble topping.

Spiced Halloween Cupcakes

Get your food colouring out! It's time to make some tasty spiced pumpkin cupcakes with Greek yoghurt.

Halloween Mummy Brownies

Dark chocolate mummy brownies made with our Organic Plain flour - to die for!

Wholemeal Croissants

Makes 14 Prep time: 16 hours Bake time: 15-20 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold YQ and French Patisserie Flour Method:...

Blueberry, Lemon and Thyme Cake

Serves 12-14 Prep time: 20 mins, plus decorating time Bake time: 35 mins Flour used: Self Raising Method In...

Chocolate Cream Tart Cake

Serves 12 Prep time: 20 mins, plus 30 mins chilling Bake time: 12 mins Flour used: Plain Method: Add the...

Italian Style Carrot Cake

Prep time: 20 mins, plus 10 mins to decorate Bake time: 15 mins Makes: 12-14 slices Flour used: oat blended...

Orange Blossom Bundt Cake

Preparation time: 15 mins, plus 5 mins to decorate Baking time: 30 mins Makes: 10-12 slices Flour used: plain flour...

Mocha Cake

Serves 12-14 Prep time: 10 mins Bake time: 35 mins Flour used: Self Raising Method: In a large mixing bowl...

Beef and Guinness Pie Recipe

British Flour meets Irish beer in this perfect St Patricks Day/British Pie Week recipe. A great winter-warmer or enjoy cold...

Regen Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

With National Yorkshire Pudding Day just around the corner (on the 11th of February), we thought this might be the perfect time to share this new Regen Yorkie Recipe! Made with our versatile new AP Regen Flour, these puffy and crispy Yorkshire puds will compliment any Sunday roast - as well being a great main event in their own right.

Regenerative Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

Another Regenerative recipe from our in-house pro baker, Sophie Carey. Baked with All Purpose Flour made with Regenerative Farming methods, this super Salmon Quiche recipe is a Regenuary modern classic! Soft flaky pastry with our Regen All Purpose Flour is a doddle - try for yourself today!

Striped Squid Ink Pasta

Baker: Sophie Carey Makes: Prep time: 30 minutesBake time: N/AFlours used: Matthews Italian Tipo 00 Method: Weigh your flour for...

Tear and Share Festive Wreath

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: One Festive WreathPrep time: 30 minutes plus proving timeBake time: 45 minutes Flours used: Regenerative All Purpose...

Butternut Squash Galettes

These delicious autumnal pastries are perfect for picnics and light lunches, baked with Regenerative All Purpose White Flour and Ancient Wholegrain Khorasan, with a recipe by master baker Sophie Carey.

Gruyere & Black Pepper Savoury Biscuits

This super-speedy savoury recipe is a perfect quick and simple bake, ideal for after-dinner or snacking throughout the day. Also from our Professional In-house Baker, Sophie Carey.

Blinis

Baker: Sue StonemanMakes: 30-35Prep time: 15 mins plus half hour proving Bake time: 3-4 minutes Flours used: Self Raising Flour...

Vegetable Pie with Parmesan Shortcrust Pastry

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 6Prep time: 1 hourBake time: 45-50 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Maizebite, Matthews Cotswold Plain Method: Wash...

Curried Chicken & Broccoli Pie

Baker: Morgan Richmond-Watson (Homemade Morgan) Instagram: homemade_morganMakes: 1, 8” PiePrep time: 45 mins, including 30 mins chilling time. The pastry,...

Spelt Ramen Noodles

Baker: Sophie Carey Makes: 2 portions Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: N/A Flours used: Matthews Strong White Flour, Matthews...

Classic Egg Pasta

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 4 portionsPrep time: 30 minutesBake time: N/AFlours used: Tipo 00 Method: Mix your eggs and flour slowly...

Mince Pie and Custard Pizza

Nothing says Christmas in the UK like a mince pie and custard! This recipe is my pizza version of this classic dish and whilst it might sound crazy combining the two, it really does work perfectly!

No-knead overnight Purple Potatoes and Jerusalem Artichokes Focaccia

Baker: Sofia Gallo - In Cucina con Sofia Makes: 1 Large focaccia - 39.2 x 26.7 x H2.5 cm oven trayPrep...

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Pizza

An amazing Halloween pizza with a pumpkin sauce & topped with...

Chorizo and Cheddar Rolls

Makes: 12 Prep time: 10 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 16-18 mins Flour used: Matthews Cotswold Heritage Fifield...

Grilled Veggie Pizza

Makes 3 Prep time: 30 mins, plus proving time Bake time: 30-40 mins Flour used: Italian Tipo 00 Method...

Cheesy Spinach Pancakes

Serves 6-8 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Baking time: 20 mins Flour used: Italian 00 Method: Put...

Onion and Olive Focaccia

Makes 1 Prep time: 10-15 mins, plus proving time Bake time: 15-20 mins Flour used: Heritage Bibury Barley Method :...

Asparagus and Cheddar Tart

A delicious quiche tart with fresh, seasonal asparagus.

Strawberry and Rhubarb Galette

This is a wonderful fruit galette that can be made with any seasonal fruit. Try rhubarb, strawberries, plums, apples, for example.

Susie's Cheese Scones

Delicious cheese scones by by Susie at The Cotswolds Baking Workshop.

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

Homemade ravioli with garlic sage butter and our Tipo 00 flour makes an excellent dinner for two.

Homemade Chicken Pie

An excellent easy dinner recipe! Chicken and mushroom pie using Cotswold Plain Flour.

Dishoom Bacon Naan Pizza

We absolutely love this bacon and fried egg naan pizza from the Pizza Pilot!

Sourdough Pizza with Tuna & Buffalo Mozzarella

Experiment with your pizza toppings with this tuna & buffalo mozzarella pizza recipe.

Homemade Pasta

In the south of Italy most pasta shapes are made with an egg free dough as historically eggs were expensive. Most pasta shapes can be made with a southern dough which is simply made with flour and water!

Scott's Pizza Project Calzone

An amazing three cheese and pepperoni calzone recipe from Scott's Pizza Project.

Focaccia Art

Focaccia with cherry tomatoes, garlic, rosemary and blue cheese.

Jalapeño, Chorizo and Corn Rolls

Full flavour rolls using Elaine's enriched master sourdough recipe combined with a mix of delicious ingredients.

Nduja Pizza

Nduja is a spicy, spreadable salami from southern Italy made with a mix of pork, herbs and spices including a generous hit of Calabrian chilli peppers...

Crumpets

Crumpets are small, round griddled breads that are thin with a spongy texture -commonly enjoyed for breakfast!

Brussel Sprout Pizza

It might not be for everyone, but we're here for it! Scotts pizza project festive brussel sprout, bacon and cranberry pizza...

Gabriella's Babka Cake

24 Hour French Baguette Baking Recipe

Double Chocolate & Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies

Chocolate Packed Sourdough Loaf

This Chocolate Packed Sourdough Loaf recipe from Elaine Boddy is made in collaboration with Montezuma's Luxury Chocolate! This fantastic Easter...

Bonnie's Chocolate Fudge Cake

Maple Glazed Focaccia, Sea Salt & Chocolate Buttons

Cotswold Glazed Fruited Teacakes

Profiteroles with Hot Chocolate Sauce

Jam & Chocolate Cotswold Crunch Sourdough Loaf

Super Quick Soda Bread

To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, our pro baker Sophie Carey shared her wonderful take on the Traditional Irish Soda Bread!...

Beef and Guinness Pie Recipe

British Flour meets Irish beer in this perfect St Patricks Day/British Pie Week recipe. A great winter-warmer or enjoy cold...

Earl Grey & Lemon Shortbread Recipe

Whether you're looking for a Mother's Day recipe that mum will love, or you're after a great new biscuit bake...

Sweet or Savoury Sourdough Cookies

White Spelt Sandwich Loaf

Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cookies

Whether you're looking for an extra special recipe to impress your Valentine, or just a great Red Velvet Recipe option...

Ultimate Regenerative Pancake Recipe

If you're looking for a regenerative pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday (or any other day you feel like making pancakes)...

Malted Rye Sandwich Loaf

Regen Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Regenerative Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

Classic Victoria Sponge (5 Step Sponge)

Easy Organic Self-Raising Scones

Simple Cotswold Crunch Loaf

This step by step guide makes a super quick and easy Cotswold Crunch Loaf (or Rolls) using our flagship strong...

Boxing Day Loaf in a Breadmaker

Elaine's Christmas Carrot and Buttermilk Loaf

Sticky Gingerbread Latte Cake

Easy Eight Grain Rolls

Striped Squid Ink Pasta

Baker: Sophie Carey Makes: Prep time: 30 minutesBake time: N/AFlours used: Matthews Italian Tipo 00 Method: Weigh your flour for...

Banoffee and Chocolate Sourdough Babka

Tear and Share Festive Wreath

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: One Festive WreathPrep time: 30 minutes plus proving timeBake time: 45 minutes Flours used: Regenerative All Purpose...

Pear and Ginger Mince Tart

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: One TartPrep time: 30 minutesBake time: 45 minutesFlours used: Regenerative All Purpose Method: Preheat your oven to...

Spelt and Poppy Seed Sourdough Loaf

Makes: 1 standard loaf Baker: Elaine Boddy Method: Step 1: late afternoon/early evening, mix all of the ingredients together in...

Butternut Squash Galettes

S'mores Digestive Biscuits Recipe

A classic quick Digestive Biscuit Recipe from our Pro Baker Sophie C - 30 mins to prep and 20 mins to bake - ready to smear with melty chocolate and marshmallow, you'll be sure to want s'more!

Lemon Boterkoek (Buttercake)

All Purpose Regenerative Hummingbird Cake

Regenerative Buttery Batch Brioche Rolls

Gruyere & Black Pepper Savoury Biscuits

This super-speedy savoury recipe is a perfect quick and simple bake, ideal for after-dinner or snacking throughout the day. Also from our Professional In-house Baker, Sophie Carey.

Earl Grey & Panela Custard Tart with Strawberry Meringue

The Runner up of our #FitForAKing Competition. Huge thanks to Annie Mae Herring for this delicious twist on a custard...

Strawberry and Blueberry Fraisier Cake

The winner of our Fit For A King Competition! Huge thanks to Annie Baldry for this delicious show-stopping recipe! Make's the ideal...

Royal Monarchy Tart

Baker: Paulina Brzezinska Serves: 8-10Prep time: 4 hrs Bake time: 20-30 minutes Flours used: Premium Plain FlourMethod:Prepare the crust: In...

Chocolate and Vanilla Mud Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 14-16Prep time: 40 minsBake time: 30-35 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Self Raising Method: Preheat the oven...

Victoria Sponge Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 12-16Prep time: 45 minsBake time: 30 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self RaisingMethod: Preheat the oven...

Blinis

Baker: Sue StonemanMakes: 30-35Prep time: 15 mins plus half hour proving Bake time: 3-4 minutes Flours used: Self Raising Flour...

Cinnamon Doughnut Bites

Baker: Grant BattyMakes: 4 peoplePrep time: 2 hoursBake time: 10 minutesFlours used: Heritage Fifield LightMethod: In a large mixing bowl,...

Savoury Cake With Ham And Cheese

Baker: Omer Tekgul Makes: 1 loafPrep time: 15 MinutesBake time: 45-50 MinutesFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Heritage BarleyMethod: Preheat the oven...

Maritozzi alla crema (Italian sweet buns)

Baker: Sofia GalloMakes: 6 Prep time: 15 min + resting and proofing timeBake time: 18-20 minFlours used: Strong white bread...

Wheat & Fruit Treacle Cob

Baker: Cherie Denham Makes: 1 loafPrep time: 15minsBake time: 30minsFlours used: YQ flour and Plain white flour.Method: Preheat the oven...

Easter Hot Cross Buns

Almond and Pistachio Bundt Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 12Prep time: 15 mins, plus 10 mins to decorateBake time: 35 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic...

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Delicious Carrot Cake Cupcakes - perfect for Easter.

Heritage Wholegrain Sourdough

Explore all sorts of hints and tips for your sourdough bakes, get your free downloadable Starter Journal, and join our...

Vegetable Pie with Parmesan Shortcrust Pastry

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 6Prep time: 1 hourBake time: 45-50 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Maizebite, Matthews Cotswold Plain Method: Wash...

Grapefruit and Chia Seeds Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 10Prep time: 30 mins, plus cooling timeBake time: 25-30 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self Raising...

Curried Chicken & Broccoli Pie

Baker: Morgan Richmond-Watson (Homemade Morgan) Instagram: homemade_morganMakes: 1, 8” PiePrep time: 45 mins, including 30 mins chilling time. The pastry,...

Apple Pie

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 8-10Prep time: 1 hourBake time: 50 minsFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Maizebite, Matthews Cotswold Plain Method: Beat...

White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 10Prep time: 20 mins, plus chilling timeBake time: 60 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Maizebite Method: Make...

Valentine's Cupcakes

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12Prep time: 30 minsBake time: 14-15 minsFlour used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self Raising Method: Melt the...

Chocolate fondant desserts

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 8 individual fondant dessertsPrep time: 20 minutesBake time: 11 minutesFlours used: Matthews Organic Plain Flour Method: Use...

Bibury Barley Focaccia

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 1 small loafPrep time: 24 hoursBake time: 30 minutes Flours used: Heritage Bibury Barley Method: Make the poolish...

Easter Egg Cookies

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 20 cookiesPrep time: 40 minutesBake time: 12 minutesFlours used: Matthews Cotswold Plain Flour Method: Melt the butter...

Nordic dark rye loaf (Rugbrød)

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 2 LoavesPrep time: 24 hoursBake time: 1 hourFlours used: Stoneground Wholegrain Dark Rye Method: Make the preferment...

Spelt Ramen Noodles

Baker: Sophie Carey Makes: 2 portions Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: N/A Flours used: Matthews Strong White Flour, Matthews...

Classic Egg Pasta

Baker: Sophie CareyMakes: 4 portionsPrep time: 30 minutesBake time: N/AFlours used: Tipo 00 Method: Mix your eggs and flour slowly...

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

Chocolate Hot Cross Buns are a delicious twist on a British classic! This fabulous recipe comes from pro bakery chef...

Wholemeal Pancakes with Date Syrup

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12-14 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold YQ, Matthews Cotswold...

Wholemeal Chocolate Donuts

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12 Prep time: 15mins, plus 2&½ hours for proving Cooking time: 15 mins, plus 10 mins...

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 12 Prep time: 15 mins, plus 5 mins to decorate Bake time: 35 mins Flours used:...

Mince Pie and Custard Pizza

Nothing says Christmas in the UK like a mince pie and custard! This recipe is my pizza version of this classic dish and whilst it might sound crazy combining the two, it really does work perfectly!

White Chocolate and Cranberry Cake

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Serves: 10 Prep time: 20 mins Bake time: 30 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Self Raising Method:...

Orange and Chocolate Panettone Cruffins

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 10 Prep time: 20-21 hours Bake time: 20-25 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Strong White Bread...

Gingerbread Cupcakes

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 12 Prep time: 30 min Bake time: 18-20 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self Raising...

No-knead overnight Purple Potatoes and Jerusalem Artichokes Focaccia

Baker: Sofia Gallo - In Cucina con Sofia Makes: 1 Large focaccia - 39.2 x 26.7 x H2.5 cm oven trayPrep...

Sticky Toffee Banana Bread

Baker: Gabriella Morelli Makes: 1 loaf cake Prep time: 20 mins, plus 5 mins for decorating Bake time: 40...

Beet It Halloween Foccacia

Incredible Halloween Focaccia topped with Sweet potato pumpkins, Caramelised onions, beetroot pieces and whipped feta!

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Pizza

An amazing Halloween pizza with a pumpkin sauce & topped with...

Savoury Walnut & Pesto Babka with Organic Seven Seed

Delicious, full flavour Babka made with our new Organic Seven Seed flour and walnut pesto.

Coffee and Almond Bundt Cake

This impressive cake works all year round. Perfect to serve at a local coffee morning or when your friends pop over for tea!

Halloween Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Beautiful bread rolls made with Cotswold Churchill Strong White Bread Flour.

Autumnal Apple and Blackberry Crumble

An Autumnal staple and a perfect accompaniment with any Sunday roast. We recommend using Cotswold Maizebite flour for a golden crumble topping.

Spiced Halloween Cupcakes

Get your food colouring out! It's time to make some tasty spiced pumpkin cupcakes with Greek yoghurt.

Halloween Mummy Brownies

Dark chocolate mummy brownies made with our Organic Plain flour - to die for!

Seeded Skillet Soda Bread

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 10 mins Bake time: 30-35 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Seven Seeds Flour Method:...

Seven Seed and Grain Light Rye Loaf

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 45 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 40-45 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic...

Seven Seed and Grain Loaf

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 40 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 37 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Seven...

Seeded Sandwich Bread

Makes: 1 loaf Prep time: 10 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 30-35 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Seven...

Chorizo and Cheddar Rolls

Makes: 12 Prep time: 10 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 16-18 mins Flour used: Matthews Cotswold Heritage Fifield...

Wholemeal Croissants

Makes 14 Prep time: 16 hours Bake time: 15-20 mins Flours used: Matthews Cotswold YQ and French Patisserie Flour Method:...

Pull Apart Garlic and Thyme Buns

Makes 15 Prep time: 10 mins , plus proving time Bake time: 20-25 mins Flours used: Heritage Fifield Light, Churchill...

Blueberry, Lemon and Thyme Cake

Serves 12-14 Prep time: 20 mins, plus decorating time Bake time: 35 mins Flour used: Self Raising Method In...

Grilled Veggie Pizza

Makes 3 Prep time: 30 mins, plus proving time Bake time: 30-40 mins Flour used: Italian Tipo 00 Method...

Chocolate Cream Tart Cake

Serves 12 Prep time: 20 mins, plus 30 mins chilling Bake time: 12 mins Flour used: Plain Method: Add the...

Italian Style Carrot Cake

Prep time: 20 mins, plus 10 mins to decorate Bake time: 15 mins Makes: 12-14 slices Flour used: oat blended...

Orange Blossom Bundt Cake

Preparation time: 15 mins, plus 5 mins to decorate Baking time: 30 mins Makes: 10-12 slices Flour used: plain flour...

Cheesy Spinach Pancakes

Serves 6-8 Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Baking time: 20 mins Flour used: Italian 00 Method: Put...

Mocha Cake

Serves 12-14 Prep time: 10 mins Bake time: 35 mins Flour used: Self Raising Method: In a large mixing bowl...

Onion and Olive Focaccia

Makes 1 Prep time: 10-15 mins, plus proving time Bake time: 15-20 mins Flour used: Heritage Bibury Barley Method :...

Emmer and honey sandwich loaf

Oat crusted einkorn master loaf recipe

Einkorn is the oldest of the ancient grains. It is a fine soft flour, so in this recipe I have...

Khorasan and Golden Flaxseeds Baby Master Loaf

Asparagus and Cheddar Tart

A delicious quiche tart with fresh, seasonal asparagus.

Cotswold Crunch Sourdough

A delicious sourdough loaf using our award winning Cotswold Crunch!

Elaine's Cheese and Chili Master Loaf

Cheese and bread is such a classic combination, and brings this loaf alive with flavour as well as the joy of melted cheese....

Strawberry and Rhubarb Galette

This is a wonderful fruit galette that can be made with any seasonal fruit. Try rhubarb, strawberries, plums, apples, for example.

Susie's Cheese Scones

Delicious cheese scones by by Susie at The Cotswolds Baking Workshop.

Orkney Bere-Barley with Cotswold Eight Grain

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli

Homemade ravioli with garlic sage butter and our Tipo 00 flour makes an excellent dinner for two.

Crisp Breads

Cotswold Crunch Crisp Breads. I eat mine with just some salted butter - simple and delicious!

Focaccia

Focaccia is one of the most popular and certainly most loved baked goods in Italy. Practically every region has its own: they are all different but united by simple nutrients, and tradition...

Cotswold Crunch Bloomer

A delicious cereal loaf made with a mix of our Regeneratively Farmed Traditional Strong White Bread Flour and the best selling Organic Cotswold Crunch.

Cranberry Walnut Loaf

A brilliant loaf using a mix of our Cotswold Strong White and Eight Grain flours.

Homemade Chicken Pie

An excellent easy dinner recipe! Chicken and mushroom pie using Cotswold Plain Flour.

Marc’s Cotswold Crunch Cider Buns

A recipe from the Bake-a-long live with Marc Elliot from Great British Bake off and Bertie Matthews.

Cobb Roll

A Cobb bloomer made with our Organic Strong White Bread Flour.

Bacon & Cheddar Soda Bread

Combining two of our favourite ingredients into a delicious cheesy, crispy bacon soda bread.

Dishoom Bacon Naan Pizza

We absolutely love this bacon and fried egg naan pizza from the Pizza Pilot!

Orange and Dark Chocolate Sourdough

Who said sourdough has to be savoury? Why not try adding in some chocolate...

Sourdough Pizza with Tuna & Buffalo Mozzarella

Experiment with your pizza toppings with this tuna & buffalo mozzarella pizza recipe.

Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf

A work of art! A perfect Pumpkin Sourdough Loaf ready for Halloween.

Homemade Pasta

Scott's Pizza Project Calzone

An amazing three cheese and pepperoni calzone recipe from Scott's Pizza Project.

Focaccia Art

Focaccia with cherry tomatoes, garlic, rosemary and blue cheese.

Jalapeño, Chorizo and Corn Rolls

Full flavour rolls using Elaine's enriched master sourdough recipe combined with a mix of delicious ingredients.

Alex's Muesli loaf

Enjoy fresh with a chunk of cheddar or toasted with melted butter!

Nduja Pizza

Nduja is a spicy, spreadable salami from southern Italy made with a mix of pork, herbs and spices including a generous hit of Calabrian chilli peppers...

Strong White Maizebite Sourdough

A masterpiece sourdough with our Strong White and Maizebite Cotswold Flour

Elaine Foodbod's Enriched Master Sourdough Recipe

Robert Allan's Bread

You could partition your dough into 70g balls of dough (ideal for sandwich rolls)...

Sourdough Starter

Creating a sourdough starter is quite straight forward, it will usually take a week or two to establish, requiring about 5-10 minutes attention each day… but it’s totally worth it!

Honeyed Wholemeal Loaf

This recipe makes two good sized loaves infused with raw local honey to compliment the stoneground wholemeal flour without making it too sweet – see Tips....

Crumpets

Crumpets are small, round griddled breads that are thin with a spongy texture -commonly enjoyed for breakfast!

Chocolate Sourdough

The day before baking, in the morning, mix the active starter with water and stir to combine. Add strong white flour, cocoa powder, and sugar and mix until fully incorporated...

Brussel Sprout Pizza

It might not be for everyone, but we're here for it! Scotts pizza project festive brussel sprout, bacon and cranberry pizza...

Wychwood Oat Blended Flour Baby Sourdough Loaf

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24 Hour French Baguette Baking Recipe

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Maple Glazed Focaccia, Sea Salt & Chocolate Buttons

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