Gaby's Bakery - Hot Cross Loaf

Gaby's Bakery - Hot Cross Loaf

March 19, 2024

We’re in the foothills of Easter and I’ve wondered why celebratory cakes from England, Israel, and Greece are all quite similar. Hot Cross Buns, Challah and Tsoureki all vary a little around a brioche type of cake bread. A similar Panettoni form of bread was also a Roman favourite.

 

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Gaby's Bakery - Raspberry & Blueberry Yoghurt Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Raspberry & Blueberry Yoghurt Cake

March 15, 2024

This moist fluffy cake is so quick and easy, it's often the first thing French children are taught to bake. Popular across the Mediterranean this Greek yoghurt version helps with the light airy texture. You can also mix everything into one pot so there's very little clearing up after, and the aroma of fresh baking with vanilla wafting through the house gives a warm homely feel, said Michael!

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Gaby's Bakery - Easter Shortbread Biscuits

Gaby's Bakery - Easter Shortbread Biscuits

March 07, 2024

Our twins love baking. Here's are very easy recipes that the kids can help with. 

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate & Chestnut Pavé

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate & Chestnut Pavé

February 03, 2024

The term "pavé", from French, sounds romantic but actually means cobblestone. In cooking and baking it usually refers to a square or oblong block of food. Less romantic sounding, so we'll stick with pavé and nonetheless, this looks gorgeous and tastes even better.

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Gaby's Bakery - Lakkris Toppar – Icelandic chocolate cornflake cookies

Gaby's Bakery - Lakkris Toppar – Icelandic chocolate cornflake cookies

January 26, 2024

“Try this.” I said to my passing taster. “I don’t like meringues.” Michael replied. “They’re too sweet, too hard and explode in a mess once you bite them.” “Try this.” I persisted

 

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Gaby's Bakery - Sesame Chocolate

Gaby's Bakery - Sesame Chocolate

January 19, 2024

This simple combination with dark chocolate is easy to make and exquisitely tasty. Popular in cuisines around the world, sesame is the oldest domesticated oilseed crop, having been cultivated for over 5000 years - mainly in India...

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Gaby's Bakery - Twabaa – Algerian Lemon & Olive Oil Cookies

Gaby's Bakery - Twabaa – Algerian Lemon & Olive Oil Cookies

January 13, 2024

There are lots of themes in cuisine that run through much of Southern Europe, North Africa, the Middle and Near East. The conquering of lands and the migrations of people shared new recipes across cultures. Michael tells me these are very similar to Greek Koulourakia 

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Gaby's Bakery - Vasilopita - Greek New Year Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Vasilopita - Greek New Year Cake

January 06, 2024

This is one of those simple looking cakes that's absolutely moreish so takes some self-discipline once you start eating. Traditionally made for the Greek Orthodox New Year on January 14th following the Julian calendar, it's baked with a coin to represent good fortune and prosperity

 

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Gaby's Bakery - Turmeric & Ginger Energy Balls

Gaby's Bakery - Turmeric & Ginger Energy Balls

January 02, 2024

These will put some zip into your day. Energy balls are quick to make and a super-healthy handy snack. Turmeric has many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer's and cancer.

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Gaby's Bakery - Jam Doughnuts - Sufganiyot

Gaby's Bakery - Jam Doughnuts - Sufganiyot

December 19, 2023

Also known as a Berliner in Germany and a ponchik in Poland, Michael used to queue up excitedly for similar ones as a child, at the bustling Bakery in the Old Kent Road.

Hanukkah (Chanukah) is a Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and subsequent rededication of the Second Temple in the 2nd century BC. 

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Gaby's Bakery - Sweet Pastry Mince Pies

Gaby's Bakery - Sweet Pastry Mince Pies

December 08, 2023

This is my more traditional alternative to last week's puff pastry version. Smaller than usual and with a high filling to pastry ratio, they disappear comfortably and deliciously in one, but perhaps take a bite in polite company.

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Gaby's Bakery - Pumpkin Doughnuts & Pumpkin Pie

Gaby's Bakery - Pumpkin Doughnuts & Pumpkin Pie

November 02, 2023

Pumpkins galore. Like most folklore legends, the history of the jack o' lantern varies depending on who's telling the story and how inebriated they are.

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