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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Gaby's Bakery - Swedish Visiting Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Swedish Visiting Cake

October 13, 2023

Swedish Visiting Cake originated in the early 19th century as a snack served to guests arriving at the family home. It uses basic ingredients and is quick to prepare. The slightly crispy meringue like outer layer contrasts nicely with the soft interior oozing with almond and zesty lemon flavour. This rich moist classic is still a go-to celebration cake today.

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Gaby's Bakery - Skateboard Birthday Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Skateboard Birthday Cake

September 22, 2023

The boys love their birthday cake and put a request in early. The theme is whatever they're interested in at the moment. Last year it was Nerf guns, and this year skateboarding having had lots of lessons in Camden and Alexander Palace then coming home proudly showing their war wounds.

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Gaby's Bakery - Lemon & Blueberry Soufra

Gaby's Bakery - Lemon & Blueberry Soufra

September 16, 2023

Soufra is a Greek custard cake using filo pastry all baked together with ingredients like blueberries and lemon to make a beautiful desert. 'Soufra' is the Greek word for 'ruffle', and the filo pastry is folded in a concertina design giving extra pockets for the custard to seep into.

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Gaby's Bakery - Chickpea Cookies (Nan-e nokhodchi)

Gaby's Bakery - Chickpea Cookies (Nan-e nokhodchi)

September 09, 2023

This Persian recipe is always brought out for their new year but can be enjoyed anytime by everyone as it’s vegan and gluten free. Using chickpea flour gives a delicate and crumbly melt-in-your-mouth biscuit with fragrant flavours of cardamom, pistachio and rose water carrying you eastward.

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Gaby's Bakery - Honey Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Honey Cake

September 07, 2023

Only one recipe this week - Michael says I’m slacking. But it’s so delicious and seasonal that it’s worth two. I sometimes find honey cake heavy and dense, but this recipe is light and moist.

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Gaby's Bakery - Cinnamon Rolls

Gaby's Bakery - Cinnamon Rolls

August 24, 2023

I know you've always wondered what's the difference between a cinnamon roll and a cinnamon bun or Cinna-Bun as they were known when relentlessly marketed some years back. So Cinnamon Rolls are removed from the pan and glazed with a 

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Gaby's Bakery - Hungarian Shortbread

Gaby's Bakery - Hungarian Shortbread

August 05, 2023

Whilst it only has a few ingredients Hungarian Shortbread bursts with a multitude of textures. Essentially two layers of pastry with a preserve filling, apricot in this case, it’s way more interesting than a jam sandwich. Grating the frozen dough and baking while still frozen creates...

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