Rhubarb and Milk Tart

Rhubarb and Milk Tart

I was lucky enough to live in South Africa for a while and became a little (quite a lot) obsessed with the ‘milk tart’… a bit like an egg custard but creamier and, well, not so eggy.  I was stewing some of Andy’s infamous rhubarb whilst telling...

Roasted Root Veg Madras

Roasted Root Veg Madras Preheat oven to 180C/350F Ingredients: 1.2kg mix carrots, parsnip, turnips, potatoes Rapeseed oil* 2 tsp ground cumin* salt and pepper 10 fresh curry leaves 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3cm piece of ginger, grated 2...
Wild Garlic and Carrot Soda Bread

Wild Garlic and Carrot Soda Bread

We foraged lots of wild garlic today and are just about to have a go at adding it to this delicious soda bread recipe….  get gathering folks, the garlic is in abundance and at its best just about now!   Wild Garlic Carrot & Black Pepper Soda Bread What...
Gluten Free Hot Cross Muffins

Gluten Free Hot Cross Muffins

A fast take on the hot cross bun… Scoop and Scales has all the dry ingredients for these little cases of deliciousness… Easter themed with the piped crosses on here, but pretty delicious all year round to be fair! Hot Cross Muffins (Gluten Free)  ...
Scoop and Scales Christmas Cake

Scoop and Scales Christmas Cake

As we are going to be spending more time at home over the next few weeks, why not get ready to try some festive baking? Here’s our favourite recipe for an easy to make and utterly delicious Christmas cake.   Even if you’ve never attempted one before this...

No-Knead (but definitely a need) Hot Cross Bun Recipe

For the lazy baker, or those with little helpers with questionable kneading skills here’s an alternative Hot Cross Bun recipe to try. Make, Toast and Slather with butter – what’s not to love?! What you’ll need: 525g plain flour** (plus 3tbsp for the cross and...