There’s something so stubbornly wholesome about a wholemeal scone, isn’t there? The kind of bake that doesn’t try too hard to be fancy—just proper, honest, …
Mary Berry Cheese Scones
The first time I tried Mary Berry’s cheese scones, I expected something tidy and tea-room proper. What I got was a batch so cheesy, fluffy, …
Mary Berry Butter Biscuits
Baking these Mary Berry Butter Biscuits almost turned into a comedy of errors, but that’s the beauty of baking—sometimes you just need to roll with …
Mary Berry Jumble
To be honest, I didn’t expect these Jumble cookies to be quite so addictive. I was looking for something light and delicate to serve with …
Mary Berry Abbey Biscuits
I’ll be honest—when I first flipped to Abbey Biscuits in Mary’s Fast Cakes, I nearly skipped them. The ingredients looked too plain, too familiar. Flour, …
Mary Berry Milk Chocolate Cake
There’s something about milk chocolate cake that makes me feel like I’m six again—sticky fingers, a wonky slice, and not a care in the world. …
Mary Berry Fruit Cake
I’ll be honest—I never used to like fruit cake. It was the one thing on the Christmas table I’d quietly nudge aside, next to the …
Mary Berry Cherry Loaf
Right, confession time: the first time I made Mary Berry’s cherry loaf, the cherries sank like little red anchors. Every slice looked like a geological …
Mary Berry Brandy Snaps
I’ll be honest—the first time I made these, I ended up with one enormous brandy puddle rather than individual snaps. I misjudged the spacing (more …
Mary Berry Apple Cake
I first made this Apple Cake late one Sunday with a few sad Bramleys rolling around in the fruit bowl and not much else to …