Gaby's Bakery - Puff Pastry Mince Pies

Gaby's Bakery - Puff Pastry Mince Pies

November 21, 2025

I like a mince pie. But often with the ones I'm offered, I find the balance of pastry overwhelms the filling. So these ones aren't quite the traditional pastry mince pies, but are made from puff pastry to be lighter, airier and absolutely delicious.

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Gaby's Bakery - Russian Honey Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Russian Honey Cake

November 14, 2025

This decadent and delicious treat comprises thin and crispy cake layers separated by soft cream with frosting over the top. It takes some 

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Gaby's Bakery - Sourdough Baguette

Gaby's Bakery - Sourdough Baguette

November 08, 2025

Our local Sunday farmers market in Marylebone has an endlessly tempting collection of fresh produce from our land and seas along with a good continental mix of gastronomy. The boys drool over the sourdough breads from the French and Italian bakers, and after a friend gave me 

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Gaby's Bakery - Japanese Castella Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Japanese Castella Cake

October 30, 2025

Introduced by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century, and adapted over time to suit Japanese tastes, this light bouncy sponge is considered a traditional Japanese speciality. More delicate and airy than a regular sponge cake, castella ( カステラkasutera) is famous for a fine and moist crumb.

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Gaby's Bakery - Nankhatai

Gaby's Bakery - Nankhatai

October 18, 2025

Nankhatai is an Indian shortbread style biscuit that goes from deliciously crunchy to a light crumbly texture. It's often baked with almonds or pistachios with the added aroma of cardamon or nutmeg.

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Gaby's Bakery - Pain au Chocolate Bread Pudding

Gaby's Bakery - Pain au Chocolate Bread Pudding

October 11, 2025

Bread pudding originated in the 11th Century as a way to use up old bread, ensuring no food went to waste. Over time it evolved into a popular desert, often referred to as poor man's pudding. It's since become a...

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Macarons

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Macarons

October 04, 2025

Macarons are elegant little confections that originated in France, though their roots trace back to Italy. Made from just a few key ingredients their delicate texture and vibrant colours have made them one of the most iconic French pastries. Here's a....

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Gaby's Bakery - Baklava

Gaby's Bakery - Baklava

September 25, 2025

According to Michael, “most people have never had great Baklava”. And he insists, “it should be pronounced properly with the emphasis on the first or last syllable, but most importantly "it shouldn’t be confused or sound anything like Balaclava".

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Gaby's (No-Bake) Bakery

Gaby's (No-Bake) Bakery

September 11, 2025

Here’s one to confuse your taste buds. Normally you’d expect to bite through the soft filling, in this case soft apple oozing with cinnamon nutmeg and sultana flavours, whilst preparing to hit the biscuity or flaky case...

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Gaby's Bakery - Focaccia Bread

Gaby's Bakery - Focaccia Bread

September 04, 2025

This olive oil-rich Italian bread is a family favourite. Crisp on the top and bottom, the airy sponge centre can be anything from 20mm to a door-stopping 60mm thick. Top with herbs and salt flakes, or pad out with a variety of vegetables to make a fuller meal.

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Gaby's Bakery - Regina Maria Romanian Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Regina Maria Romanian Cake

August 27, 2025

Queen Maria of Romania was born Princess of Edinburgh to Queen Victoria's son Alfred and Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, then later married Prince Ferdinand of Romania who eventually became king. She was a popular Monarch and this famous Romanian cake created in her name, will likely be found in any great grandmother's recipe notebook.

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Gaby's Bakery - Pan De Higo - Spanish Fig Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Pan De Higo - Spanish Fig Cake

August 22, 2025

Pan de higo (literally “fig bread”) is a traditional Spanish delicacy that sits somewhere between a fruit cake, an energy bar, and a sweetmeat. Despite the name, it’s not really a bread in the usual sense. The history is likely from the Moorish influence as...

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