Home Baking
Episodes
91. Any Time Cakes and a Rome round-up
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while but it's good to speak with you again! Today I'm talking about what I saw and ate in Rome... and 3 chic 'any time...
90. Half Cold: Adventures in Home Made Vienetta (and egg yolk cookies!)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a very eventful few months and a long hiatus, we are so back!! And I'm finally talking about semi-freddo and DIY Vienetta, including my base...
89. I Love Olive Oil
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rin speaks about why olive oil is so important and fantastic; choosing the right olive oil for baking; and no less than 6 recipes usin...
88. Big, knobbly sweet breads
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is inspired by brunsviger and sweet focaccia. I talk a little about each, share a base recipe then three topping ideas: dark brown sugar ...
87. A baker with no oven
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about adapting to temporarily not having an oven, responsible foraging, wild garlic scones and ricotta pancakes with berry comp...
86. Better Brownies
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of my revisits to old topics, we're thinking about brownies. The most decadent brownies, the most balanced brownies, the most differ...
85. Lessons in Shortbread
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All the things I've gotten wrong... some things I've gotten right... and things I do differently now since episode 1. I also talk about things...
84. Things that taste like donuts
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
...and some actual donuts! In this episode we're looking back on the best bakes of 2023 and talking about 3 donut or donut-adjacent things: a gian...
83. Lemon + Pastry = Magic?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I try my hand at lemon shortbread (for the purposes of this episode I am counting shortbread as pastry), lemon bars, lemon meringue pi...
82. Milky and tart set puddings, plus all-about Ammardeen
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about a delicious lime posset (creamy set pudding from England) and a light milk pudding from the middle East called muhal...
81. Granita and brioche, a perfect breakfast
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about my summer of eating, how granita is served in Sicily and then four recipes - feel free to mix and match or come up with y...
80. Ice Cream Sandwiches!
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
4 wonderful recipes to make 2 ice cream sandwiches: raspberry sorbet with corn cookies; chocolatey cookies with mint choc chip ice cream. Plus a love ...
79. Syrup Semolina Cakes (& a craggly walnut cake)
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about semolina syrup cakes, common in many countries in the Balkans, Eastern Med, Middle East and North Africa. They&...
78. Summer Galettes: 3 sweet, 1 savoury
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One pastry, three summer fruits: slow roasted strawberry, plum and halva, apricot and almond. Plus a bonus cheesy, garlicky tomato galette for your co...
77. Pavlova: Dessert Without Borders
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I'm passing on all the wisdom I've gleaned from my crazed Pav obsession, including how to layer flavours in the meringue, cream and fr...
76. Crackers, Crispbreads and Eating Out
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An endlessly adaptable recipe for crackers and crispbreads, with numerous flavouring suggestions. Plus a food diary of some stuff I've stuffed into my...
75. Yes Please to Portuguese Baking!
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm talking about what monks and nuns have to do with egg yolks, the wide array of conventual sweets and the influence of Portugue...
74. Cereal Offenders - Delicious Cookies and Bars
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about using breakfast cereal in baking and sweet treats. Plus I talk a bit about the history of ascetic Christianity and how that'...
73. This is England...
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATE: For some reason the segments were messed up and incomplete initially. I have now corrected this. In this episode I'm talking about some tradi...
72. Sweet Somethings - Fudge and Honeycomb
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate talks about the history of fudge and what the word fudge means and talks through three recipes: proper salted vanilla fudge, chea...
71. Magical Miso
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I used shiro miso in four different fabulous bakes: miso-maple loaf cake, miso brown butter cookies, squidgy miso brownies and an incredibly...
Home Baking (Trailer)
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
70. Special Springtime Breads
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new-look podcast! This episode I'm talking about Easter breads around Europe, commonalities in central and eastern European baking and ou...
69. Biccies for Fasting and Feasting
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm talking about sweet and savoury biscuits from the Eastern Mediterranean (specifically Cyprus, Greece and Jerusalem) to savour and enjoy in t...
68. Toothsome Tiramisù, 3 ways
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know tiramisù means 'pick me up' but we want to know more! What's a zabaglione? Who is Loli? Is it heretical to make a pistachio or lemon tira...
67. Cracking King Cakes!
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm deep diving in to the world of King Cakes, philosophising about the downsides of food purism and talking about two King Cakes I ma...
66. Crumble Forever: Streusel? Crumble? Coffee cake? Whatever, it's delicious
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this recipe I'm talking about the recipe I can't get away from. I crumbled under the pressure of seeing so many other bakers trying King Arthur Flo...
65. A Roll Cake for All Occasions
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm on a roll (sorry) showing how a great base recipe can be adapted - I made tiramisu yule log, plum jam and vanilla roll and earl grey and ras...
64. Make-Ahead Desserts
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about 2 different desserts that NEED to be chilled ahead of time, and therefore hopefully you can be chilled, too! The first is...
63. Joyful and Delectable Festive Baking
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're journeying, via baked goods, to the UK for mince pies, to Germany for quick-bread stollen and lemon-almond biscuits, and to Romania for co...
62. Sugar, Spice and All Things Nice with Megan Neveu
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Today I'm talking to Megan Neveu, food writer and photographer extraordinaire of olivesnthyme.com and @olivesnthyme on Instagram. She has a new...
61. Remember Rosemary
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, I'm on a mission to show that rosemary in sweet treats is a winner. Just be careful how much you use! It's particularly good paired with...
60. Musings on Muffins
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm sharing no less than FIVE sweet muffin recipes that I strongly believe in, from one with 627 five star reviews to those I've dreamed up and ...
59. Honey Cakes are the Bee's Knees
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sorry I'm too late for Rosh Hashanah, but since I discovered a delicious blossom honey in my local supermarket I've been going mad for honey cakes...
58. Basque Bakes
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, Kate was lucky enough to visit the Basque country in the state of Spain - staying in Bilbao and visiting San Sebastian, Bermeo and Guernic...
I'm coming back!!!!!
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talk soon everyone! As always, [email protected] and flourbuttereggssugar.com
Quick update
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not going anywhere! Back soon. Take care everyone and happy baking x
57. Seeds Everywhere, on Everything: Crunchy and Chewy Seedy Breads
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I feature various breads from eastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean! I talk about whether it's beigels or bagels and about some...
56. Summer Essentials (ft. my mother's chocolate sauce)
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about my summer essentials. Not sun screen and hats, but my mum's sticky chocolate sauce, no-churn ice creams, cold brew,...
55. Next-Level Caramel Shortbreads
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I (Kate) am doing a deep-dive into Millionaire's / caramel shortbread. There's Thyme and Hazelnut Millionaire's Shortbread, Sour Cher...
54. 'Gluten free sourdough is easier'?! Interview with Mary Thompson
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to welcome Mary Thompson onto the podcast today to talk about gluten free sourdough and her new book. I also talk about my new sourdough...
53. Care Package Cookies
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about 5 of the best things she ate on a recent visit to Slovenia and three good biscuits (cookies) to send in a care packa...
52. Challenging Sourdough Orthodoxy with Elaine Boddy
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the wonderful Elaine Boddy talks to me about her experiences baking sourdough, the blog and community she has created as well as her ...
51. Loafly Loaf Cakes
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about 4 loaf cakes: a carrot cake, a malted milk cake, a honey and tahini cake and a marmalade cake. Fabulous recipes and ...
50. Black Cocoa Bakes
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm valiantly trying to use up the serious quantities of black cocoa I bought online! Luckily, it is very nice stuff, adding an inten...
49. Flavour-Full, Gluten-Free Cakes
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give a run down of SEVEN* gluten-free cakes that are not just my favourite gluten free cakes but among my favourite all-time cakes ...
48. Ap-peeling Orange Recipes
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about a fig, orange and star anise bread; a caramelised orange and maple syrup pudding; and a blood orange olive oil cake....
47. Cheesemaking and Chocolate-Lemon Cheesecake
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I went on a cheesemaking course! I'm so excited to talk to you about it! I also made a chocolate-lemon mascarpone cheesecake and a few other cheesecak...
46. Brilliant Brioche and Terrific Tangzhong
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode - the first of 2022 and season 2! - I'm talking about a DELICIOUS brioche I made as well as raving about tangzhong cinnamon rolls. In ...
44. German (and Austrian) Christmas Biscuits
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about four cookies eaten in Germany in Advent and Christmas: Linzer augen, hausfreunde, pfeffernusse and vanillekipferl. I...
42. Delectable Chocolate Chip Cookies
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give a summary of cookbooks I've recently bought and those I desperately want! I also talk about three very different but very spec...
41. From London to Virginia - Interview with Kendra
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate is talking to the lovely Kendra and continuing to promote her strong views on the necessity of a US-UK Pie Exchange Programme. Ho...
40. Here Today, Scone Tomorrow
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate gives a very brief history of the scone, the secret ratio of scone making, variations on the classic scone and a New York Times r...
39. Baking our way: Interview with Caitlin
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to the lovely Caitlin about baking traditions in different countries and our baking journeys; while it's okay to make mistakes ...
38. The Whole Orange (Cake)
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about 3 different cakes that use one or more whole oranges, how successful each one was, and her tips and tweaks to get th...
37. Escape to Barra
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate talks about the trip she took with partner Gemma to Barra in the Outer Hebrides and what they saw- and most importantly what th...
36. The Quest for the Perfect Chocolate Cake
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate tackles one of her favourite-ever (possible THE favourite-ever) bakes, CHOCOLATE CAKE! She features three simply, easy recipes wi...
35. Transatlantic Cooking: Interview with Zaf (@zafnyc)
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking to the lovely Zaf about moving to New York from London and how the food culture has differed, as well as about food photo...
34. Sweet on Strawberries: Sorbet, Gelato and more...!
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate is flying solo and talking about making a variety of frozen treats with strawberry, from the incredibly easy to the one that's a ...
33. Magnificent Mango (and much, much more) feat. Interview with chef Kirsty Haigh
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For written recipes and links to our socials, as always it's flourbuttereggssugar.com Follow Kirsty's amazing food updates on Instagram: @kirstyehai...
32. Seasonal Summer Bakes ft. Ravneet Gill's Cherry Ricotta Cake
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate is talking about her favourite ice lollies, what she's been up to in the kitchen and a fab cherry ricotta cake, courtesy of Ravn...
31. Hot Water Crust Pastry, The Best Bakewell Pudding and More!
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I've been on a baking rampage, making Bakewell pudding, chocolate sheet cake, vegan chocolate cookies, vegan banana cake and hot water crust...
30. Rough Puff Pastry Attempt #2 and Chocolate Frangipane Galette
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I tried out the rough puff pastry from Gemma Stafford at Bigger Bolder Baking and a chocolate frangipane galette from Olive Magazine: both w...
29. British Baking Guide, Passion Fruit Cream Puffs and Pastry Cream Danishes
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this packed episode, I (Kate) give a pretty comprehensive guide to British baking ingredients and go on a tirade about the quality of European food...
28. Blue Cheese Pastry; Raspberry and Pistachio Meringue Layer Cake
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I (Kate) am talking about a blue cheese pastry I'm completely obsessed with - especially when made into a tart with pear and walnut -...
27. Croissants, Pains au Chocolat and Blackcurrant Pastries
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about delicious baked goods eaten for Orthodox Easter as well as her first attempt at making laminated pastry dough. P.S. ...
26. Chamomile Cupcakes
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate tries using chamomile in cake. She doesn't enjoy it as a tea, but can she enjoy it in cake? She also talks about the history of ...
25. Lemon Loaf with Elderflower Drizzle and Elderflower Cream
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about some lovely messages from listeners, what she's been baking in her time off work and a very sweet little lemon loaf....
24. Orange Blossom and Cinnamon Cupcakes (with Lemon Curd Icing)
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate talks about her favourite cookbooks before getting into the orange blossom trials. These cupcakes took 3 goes to get right but th...
23. Earl Grey and Rose Tea Loaf (plus Hot Cross Buns and Chocolate Nests)
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kate's talking about her surprise at liking rose and a fabulous cake recipe courtesy of Molly Baz... as well as making ridiculous amounts of...
22. Raspberry, Sumac and Yogurt Cake (and more hot cross bun adventures)!
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kate was the conductor of the struggle bus in trying to pipe crosses on to hot cross buns. She had more success, though, with a delicious ra...
21. Gorgeously Golden Turmeric Sugar Cookies
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this recipe Kate talks about her plans for a hot cross bun bonanza and a fab recipe for turmeric sugar cookies. The use of this unusual spice eleva...
20. Getting Carried Away with Caraway Seed Cake
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kate delves into this historic British bake. Does it reserve a revival? Part of Spice is Nice month! For the written recipe, go to flourbut...
19. Pink Peppercorn Shortbread (and an interview with Kate's partner!)
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Spice is Nice month, Kate makes a pink peppercorn shortbread with a ruby chocolate topping. She also talks to her partner about her greate...
18. Three Cheers for Tres Leches!
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about the versatility of condensed milk and dulche de leche, before talking about what she's learned making three tres lec...
17. Feeling Fruity? Fruit Cocktail Cake with Crunchy Coconut Topping
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate talks about semlor, Swedish almond and cardamom buns made for Shrove Tuesday; talks about the joy of brown food; and of course th...
16. Feeling Peachy? Juicy Peach and Dark Chocolate Muffins (Vegan, too!)
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate talk about some recent and upcoming bakes, the foods associated with Shrove Tuesday (it's not just pancakes) as well as singing t...
15. Tin-tastic Pear, Ginger and Almond Cake
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate gives a run down of ingredients that go really well with pears in baked goods, before talking about a truly easy and delicious pe...
14. Choux can do it: Are éclairs easier than you think?
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate uses Ruby Tandoh's recipe to make choux pastry for the first time, in the pursuit of cream, jam and chocolate éclairs. Was it ea...
13. A tale of two birthday cakes... Saffron Almond Log
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kate was the driver of the Struggle Bus, attempting a tricky recipe for Saffron Almond Log from the Scandikitchen. What went right and wrong...
12. Nutty but Nice... Really Simple Nut Biscuits (as in Cookies)
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kate is keeping it simple in advance of her lavish birthday cake. Or at least, she thought she was, but then royally messed up a very simple...
11. Craving Cardamom Buns!
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about her week in baking, the history and culture around Swedish cardamom buns and how she made them, including her master...
10. Galette des Rois - almondy, buttery deliciousness
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate tackles homemade puff pastry and finds it much easier than expected! She then uses this to make a galette des rois, or kings' pie...
9. Holiday Baking Special: Christmas Crackers and Festive Flops! Inc. "Perfect" Madeleines
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about various bakes she's been whipping up over the holidays, including "forgotten cookies", mincemeat hotcakes, enriched ...
8. Chocolate Yule Log: creamy, chocolatey and spiral-y!
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kate tries to roll cake and is terrified! Listen along to find out how she got along... Recipes are up on flourbuttereggssugar.com
7. Dotty for biscotti, fruity for cantucci! (Pistachio-cranberry, hazelnut chocolate &more!)
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate makes biscotti for the first time and finds them to be extremely easy to make! She suggests variations to try for this very custo...
6. Mince Pie Extravaganza - Josceline Dimbleby's unparalleled mince pies
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate is getting into Christmas baking, starting with mince pies. She talks about the history of mince pies, talks to a very special g...
5. Manky banana palooza! Banana bread, pancakes, muffins and more...
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate is facing a glut of impulse bought bananas! She talks about what she did with them and additional ideas of what you can do with o...
4. Just Because Pecan! Pecan frangipane pie
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate talks about traditional pecan pies why she decided to make pecan frangipane pies! There are two versions - one luxury all butter ...
3. Nice buns, hun! Yorkshire tea cakes and Cornish saffron buns
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kate is raving about Regula Ysewijn's book on British baking. She makes two recipes: Yorkshire tea cakes and Cornish saffron buns, bot...
2. Brownies.... Should we stop messing around with perfection? (Salted caramel & walnut rye)
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate talks about the history, technique, ingredients and twists on brownies. She also shares two great recipes, her own salted carame...
1. Three, two, one, shortbread!
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate is talking about all things shortbread: where it comes from, the basic technique involved in making it at home and the myriad op...