Rye is one of the most traditional types of bread, but it is becoming increasingly popular. If you are looking for a deli-style, light rye bread, use a mixture of rye flour and standard bread (wheat) flour. This will give your bread a lighter texture and reduce the time it…
Crumbly mince pies, iced cakes and traditional festive breads like stollen and panettone – find all your favourite Christmas cakes and bakes here. Biscotti Ingredients 300g plain flour 100g caster sugar 50g light brown soft sugar 1½ tsp baking powder 80g vegetable oil 1 large egg 2 tsp vanilla extract…
What is rye? Rye is a close relative of wheat and barley. It has a deep, rich taste and is packed with vitamins and nutrients. Rye became a staple food in Europe during the Middle Ages, where it was cultivated in Central and Eastern Europe and was used to produce…
The organic market has been growing steadily over the past decade. In recent years, organic flour options have become routinely available at grocery stores. What makes organic flour “organic”? The difference between organic and conventional flour can be significant. Is it worth the higher price tag? Making an impact Organic…
The spookiest month of the year is here and we want to share with you our favourite Halloween baking recipes. From Halloween-themed layer cake to bloody velvet cake, these Halloween baking recipes will surely add more spookiness to this scary holiday! Chocolate and Pumpkin Loaf Ingredients 125g unsalted butter, plus…
Most people have heard of plain or self raising flour– but some bakers may have not heard of strong bread flour. What is strong flour and what is it used for? Strong Bread Flour is Higher in Protein Strong bread flour is another name for bread flour. The main difference…
As seen in the press! Matthews Cotswold Flour, one of the UK’s oldest yet most innovative family-run flour mills is celebrating a key milestone in its meteoric lockdown-fuelled expansion, as it announces that it has secured listings for three of its speciality flours in Waitrose and increased its shelf presence…
We are so excited to announce we have won more Great Taste Awards this year for our new Stoneground flours! Great Taste is the largest and most trusted food & drink accreditation scheme. It supports and promotes food & drink producers, large and small, giving buyers and food lovers in…
This starter is all-natural and, if properly tended, it will provide wonderful yeasty bread for years. If you enjoy the pride of healthy, self-sustaining and low cost home baking, try this sourdough-start starter kit! Ingredients 1/4 cup (50 ml) water 1/2 cup (50 g) of whole grain flour More water…
Organic flour is a commonly used flour for baking brilliant goods such as pastries, biscuits or scones, and it is even used to produce sauces. While organic flour is widely used in households and pastry shops, there are many questions revolving around its nutrition profile and the texture of baked…
