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Babka Makowa / Makowiec – Polish Poppy Seed Cake Roll with Chocolate Glaze
INGREDIENTS for the dough 600 g plain flour + some more for dusting 3 tbs instant yeast 3 eggs ½ glass of lukewarm milk 1 cup of golden caster sugar 125 g of unsalted butter / half a bar (melted)...
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Kluski z Makiem – Polish Pasta with Poppy Seeds
INGREDIENTS 250 g dry pasta (I used conchiglie) about 2 cups leftover poppy seed mixture from making makowiec 2 handfuls chopped almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts / pecans (I used walnuts) 2 tbs unsalted...
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Vienna Doughnuts / Pączki Wiedeńskie
INGREDIENTS 160 g vegetable shortening (I used Kasia) 2 cups plain flour 2 cups of boiling water 2½ tsp baking powder ½ cup potato flour 2 pinches of salt 1 tbs of golden caster sugar 8 whole eggs 1½...
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Double Chocolate Sponge Cake with Strawberries
INGREDIENTS for the chocolate sponge cake 1 cup egg whites and ½ cup yolks, about 6-7 small eggs 1 cup golden caster sugar 1 cup plain flour pinch of salt ½ tbs baking powder 5 tbs cocoa powder 1 tbs...
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Kid’s Party Food – Chocolate Covered Salted Fingers with Sprinkles
INGREDIENTS large packet of salted fingers 2 plain chocolate bars (melted) sprinkles EQUIPMENT big bowl filled with rice or other grains small pot to melt the chocolate METHOD Melt the chocolate in a...
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Nails Sponged with 3D Glitter
MATERIAL plain nail polish (I used Maybelline Express Finish Turquoise Green) 3D glitter nail varnish (I used George 3D Glitters from Asda) little sponge (eye shadow applicator will work well) METHOD...
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Giant Fairy-cake / Cupcake / Muffin Birthday Cake
INGREDIENTS 2½ cups of plain flour 1½ cups caster sugar 250g unsalted butter (softened) 6 eggs (7-8 if small) 1 tbs home-made vanilla sugar 1 tbs baking powder sugar confetti sprinkles - for...
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Gooey Marshmallow Ice Cream Cones – 15 Minute Treats for Kids
INGREDIENTS 100 g white chocolate (broken into pieces) 2 tbs of milk 100 g mini marshmallows (about 3 handfuls) 4 ice cream cones sprinkles (I used confetti ones) METHOD In a small saucepan melt over...
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DIY Christmas Calendar Made from Upcycled Kitchen Roll Tubes
MATERIALS for one calendar 6 kitchen roll tubes (cut into 4 pieces) or 2-3 gift wrap tubes 24 blank stickers (I used heart shaped ones) wrapping paper aluminium foil 24 little sweets 24 little gifts...
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Extremely Easy & Fast to Make Marble Yarn Crochet Scarves – Handmade Gift Idea
MATERIALS 150 – 200 g DK yarn (I used my James C. Brett Marble DK and James C. Brett Baby Marble DK 100% acrylic yarn) for 4 mm hook EQUIPMENT crochet hook (I used 5.00 mm one to make the scarves...
View ArticleDIY Arabian Dancer Costume for The Aladdin School Play
Quick and easy, DIY Arabian dancer outfit for the Christmas school play. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2014, All Rights Reserved. Please notify the author at margot (at) coffeeandvanilla.co.uk...
View ArticleDeath by Chocolate – Seriously Chocolatey Orange & Vanilla Cake
Very rich but delicious, moist cake recipe with texture similar to marcepan and filled with scent of orange liqueur and vanilla. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2014, All Rights Reserved. Please...
View ArticleŚledzik – Traditional Polish Salted Herring
Recipe for traditional Polish salted herring with onion and olive oil. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2014, All Rights Reserved. Please notify the author at margot (at) coffeeandvanilla.co.uk if...
View ArticleMiniature Dry Felted Hamster Brooches
Cute little hamster brooches to brighten up bags, scarves, jackets and anything else you may think of. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2014, All Rights Reserved. Please notify the author at...
View ArticleMermaid Tears – DIY Beach Glass Jewellery
DIY necklaces made with mermaid tears / beach glass / sea glass. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2014, All Rights Reserved. Please notify the author at margot (at) coffeeandvanilla.co.uk if you...
View ArticleGrzaniec – Polish Mulled Beer with Honey & Spices
Something to spice up cold winter evenings - traditional mulled beer Polish style. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2014, All Rights Reserved. Please notify the author at margot (at)...
View ArticleDouble Chocolate Sponge Cake with Strawberries
Triple layered chocolate sponge cake recipe with chocolate spread, whipped cream and strawberry layers. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2015, All Rights Reserved. The post Double Chocolate Sponge...
View ArticleKid’s Party Food – Chocolate Covered Salted Fingers with Sprinkles
DIY children's party food ideas - chocolate salted fingers covered in sprinkles... colourful and fun! © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2015, All Rights Reserved. The post Kid’s Party Food –...
View ArticleNails Sponged with 3D Glitter
Sparkly 3D glitter nails perfect for Christmas, parties and nights out. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2015, All Rights Reserved. The post Nails Sponged with 3D Glitter appeared first on Coffee...
View ArticleGiant Fairy-cake / Cupcake / Muffin Birthday Cake
Giant chocolate covered cupcake birthday cake made with special two part silicone mould. © Copyright Coffee & Vanilla 2007-2015, All Rights Reserved. The post Giant Fairy-cake / Cupcake / Muffin...
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