A Plate of Traditional Biscuits

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Bourbon, custard creams, Jammie Dodgers, jammy dodgers, Marzipan spacers, rolling pastry evenly, rolling soft dough

I thought it was fitting that Signor Biscotti should end the year with some biscuits, although these are not Italian biscuits, but are instead about as British as you can get.

These Jammie Dodgers, Bourbons and Custard Creams are far more exciting than those that you would find on the supermarket shelves. With the possible exception of the Custard Creams, they look much more glamorous than their commercial counterparts, and they smell good too. They have a delicate, light, crunchy texture and, last but not least, are richly flavoured.

Baking in a Shower Cap

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Bread, dough, Fabulous Baker Brothers, Shower cap

Another favourite baking tool of mine is the disposable shower cap, of the kind you find in hotel rooms, or at your local chemist.

My Favourite Baking Tool – A Plastic Scraper

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bakiing, Bread, dough, plastic, scraper

I bought one of these for the first time about six months ago. It only cost about £1.50, and has paid for itself many times over, as it is just so useful in so many ways. I was so pleased with it that I almost immediately threw all financial caution to the wind and bought another one.