Baking

These Devonshire scones are light, tall, and have a crisp pale crust that gives way to a soft, floury crumb inside. They rise straight and even with barely any effort, making them a reliable choice for afternoon tea or a weekend bake with the family. From start to finish, they are ready in around 25…

This blueberry traybake is a soft, golden sponge dotted with juicy blueberries that soften and burst gently as they bake, leaving little pockets of purple against a pale, tender crumb. It bakes in a single tin with no layering or filling to fuss over, so it suits a weekday bake or a lunchbox treat equally…

This Mary Berry chocolate traybake recipe gives a deep, moist chocolate sponge with a fudgy chocolate icing that sets to a soft, glossy finish. The cake stays wonderfully moist for days, thanks to a simple all-in-one method that beginners can follow with confidence. It slices neatly into squares, making it perfect for lunchboxes, bake sales,…

Mary Berry’s Dorset apple traybake is a moist, golden sponge studded with soft chunks of cooked apple, topped with a thin layer of caramelised apple slices and a light crunch of demerara sugar. This traybake is easy to make in one bowl and cuts into neat squares, so it is ideal for lunchboxes, picnics or…

These cheese and chive scones are golden and well risen, with a crisp, craggy top and a soft, savoury crumb running through with sharp mature cheddar and flecks of fresh chive. This mary berry cheese and chive scones recipe is dependable for beginners, since the dough comes together in minutes with very little handling. It…

These cheese scones have a golden, lightly crusted top that gives way to a soft, airy crumb inside, with a warm, savoury depth from the mature cheddar running through every layer. The dough comes together in minutes, requires no special equipment, and bakes up consistently whether you are making them for a weekend lunch or…

These lemon biscuits are crisp at the edges, tender at the centre, and carry a clean, bright citrus flavour that comes through with every bite. A thin dusting of caster sugar on top catches the oven heat and gives each biscuit a lightly caramelised, golden finish. What makes this version reliable is the balance between…

Mary Berry buttermilk scones have a pale golden crust that gives way to a soft, open crumb with a slight tang from the buttermilk. They rise tall and even, with a texture that sits somewhere between a classic cream scone and a light bread roll, tender enough to pull apart cleanly without crumbling to pieces….

These cheese straws are crisp, golden pastry twists with a sharp, savoury bite and a short, crumbly finish that shatters cleanly with each snap. The combination of mature Cheddar and a touch of mustard powder gives them a warm, lingering depth that plain cheese biscuits rarely achieve. This recipe uses a straightforward rubbing-in method with…

This carrot cake tray bake is a warmly spiced, tender sponge packed with finely grated carrot, finished with a thick cream cheese frosting that sets to a smooth, lightly tangy layer on top. The crumb is moist without being dense, and the gentle heat of cinnamon and mixed spice gives every slice a rounded, earthy…