A scone that rises tall and one that spreads flat almost always comes down to the same two things: how cold the butter is, and how little you handle the dough once the milk goes in. Everything else is just flour, sugar and a hot oven. Editorial Note: This recipe is inspired by the classic…
A classic British fruited traybake inspired by the traditional family cakes associated with Delia Smith — buttery, generously fruited, lightly crunchy on top, and wonderfully easy to make. This Delia Smith family cake is exactly the sort of bake that earns a permanent place in a home baker’s repertoire. There’s no icing, no complicated decoration…
This rich British fruit cake is packed with currants, sultanas, raisins, glacé cherries and candied peel, with warming spices, citrus zest and almonds adding depth of flavour. It is an alcohol-free make-ahead cake that keeps well once wrapped and stored. Attribution: Adapted from Delia Smith’s Rich Fruit Cake recipe. Delia Smith Recipes is an independent…
