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Title: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2015, 01:56:11 am
Mich made the suggestion that we should have a challenge involving our mini square cake tins. I checked with Denise and Judy and we think it's a great idea.

Our challenge is to make something ( anything) in the mini square or mini rectangle tins. I'll put a photograph of both up at the end. It can be sweet or savoury or even in between.  ;D

If you are going "phew I don't have them," then you still can't escape. Your challenge is to make something that could be made in either of these tins. Which is basically anything.

Please post your results here and if it's a new thermomix recipe please post that too. One of the moderators will copy the recipe to the appropriate section. Or if you are really wonderful you could post it here AND in the appropriate section. ( you get a hug for that extra effort).

Thanks for the great suggestion Mich.

The top photo is a rectangular shape and the bottom one is the square shape.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2015, 02:06:37 am
Thanks for the idea Michele and you cookie for starting the challenge.  It will be interesting to see what you all come up with.

 I've been living out of the freezer for the past 3 weeks but I still have at least 2 week's supply of food I'd like to use up before adding anymore meals so I may or may not join in on this one unless it goes on for a few weeks.  However, you never know - this thread may inspire me so much that I'll get my mojo for cooking back and want to join in sooner.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Katiej on June 12, 2015, 06:51:17 am
I have both sorts of tins, so no excuse not to join in.

I've been hibernating a bit the last few weeks and not cooking much other than quick dinners, so maybe the challenge might inspire me to bake something.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: mcmich on June 12, 2015, 08:30:29 am
Pistachio and Lemon Loaf

 250g unsalted butter, room temperature
 250g golden caster sugar (see note below)
 4 large eggs, whisked
 Zest of one large lemon
 Seeds from one vanilla pod
 120g pistachios, ground
 100g almonds, ground
 40g plain flour

Favourite lemon icing or drizzle recipe and 60g of chopped pistachios for decoration.

Method:

* Preheat the oven to 150 degrees and prepare pan.

* Beat the butter and sugar sp3 for 3-4 minutes until light and creamy.

* Gradually add the eggs into the mixture until combined, then add the vanilla and lemon zest.

* Add in the ground nuts and flour to mixture mix sp 5 for 40 secs.

* Divide mixture and place in oven. For 2  9cm x 18cm pans the time guide was 35 -40 mins. (see note below)

* When baked, remove from the oven and leave in the tins for about five minutes before removing.

* Ice when cooled.

NOTE 1: I couldn't find golden caster sugar, apparently it's very popular in the UK. When I googled, it is a raw caster sugar with a buttery flavour. I used raw sugar and processed in TMX.

NOTE2: My oven is on a go slow today. I set it at 160 degrees and it still took 35 minutes to cook mini loaves.  :-))

This recipe was found on The Little Loaf blog and she used a syrup to drizzle over the loaves.
 
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2015, 08:32:46 am
They look delicious. Thanks Mich.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 12, 2015, 09:07:48 am
Thanks for the idea and kicking off the challenge Michele :-*
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2015, 09:10:43 am
Goody, goody, just what we need. Think I have something in my new Egg book.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: troupie on June 12, 2015, 11:16:37 am
Great idea ladies; I sometimes need a challenge like this to make me do something. Have to cook for a sewing afternoon tea tomorrow so will make the little cakes I use in the rectangle one. Will try to post a photo but if not I might send it to you Cookie to make magic.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Kimmyh on June 12, 2015, 11:55:47 am
Great idea but I'm confused about what you said cookie (not hard to do these days). I don't have these tins, so how do I make something that "could go into these tins"?
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2015, 12:55:19 pm
Sorry Kimmy. I can be a bit obtuse at times. Your challenge.......should you decide to accept it.  ;D ;D
Is to make anything at all that could be cooked in this type of tin, but you will bake it in whatever you have. For example I think a muffin would go in these tins as well as muffin tins. Tonight I made small quiches in my square tins, if I didn't have the tins they could be made in a round tin.

I hope this is a little clearer. ( I fear maybe not though) :P :P
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2015, 03:11:03 pm
Yes that's quite clear cookie.  Good on you Michele for firstly the idea of the challenge and then to be the first to come up with a recipe.  It will be interesting to see if sweet recipes greatly outnumber savoury ones - my bet is yes.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2015, 09:33:50 am
I had a container of spag bol sauce out for tea tonight, I knew there was a large fresh lasagne sheet in the fridge so, because it was so easy I've done my first meal for this challenge.  All I needed to do was make a batch of EDC bechamel sauce and I ended up with 4 individual lasagnes in my 7 x 11cm mini loaf tin.  I also had the garlic bread in the freezer. Only problem is that I won't be able to refreeze them but that's not a problem.  I'll eat them over the next few days then won't have lasagne again for a year or two  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 13, 2015, 09:39:30 am
A great idea Judy.They look delicious. 8)
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2015, 09:41:32 am
Thanks Denise.  I rarely have lasagne and I really enjoyed it.  The serve is big enough for me but a male  would need 2 of them.  Baked 180o for 25 minutes and used cake release to grease the tin.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Katiej on June 13, 2015, 10:20:05 am
Richard would eat all 4!
They look great Judy.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2015, 10:41:49 am
Yes, I was thinking of him when I was making these Katie LOL.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: mcmich on June 13, 2015, 11:56:34 am
Great idea Judy. I have always loved making finger food and now I will have all new ideas for individual servings.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Kimmyh on June 13, 2015, 12:05:43 pm
Thank you cookie I get it now. Loud and clear. Hope this message doesn't self destruct in 30 seconds
Title: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: snappy on June 13, 2015, 12:14:42 pm
I have a couple of the mini rectangular tins and use them often.  Banana bread is fantastic - it is just the right serving size (I have tried many banana bread recipes and can honestly recommend Tenina's version with Choc chips).

I pretty much make any cake recipe in it - lemon and blueberry loaf cakes, spiced apple cake, orange and poppy seed cake and apple, Ginger and honey cake all work out well.  They are a great size to take over to anyone who lives by themselves - they can freezes a couple and just defrost one whenever they feel like some cake.

Like cupcakes but much less fussy!

Apple Ginger and Honey Cakes

3 Large Granny Smith Apples
110 grams butter
220g brown sugar
2 eggs
11/2 tsp powdered ginger
225g whole meal spelt flour (or just use plain white flour)
3 tsp baking powder
2 tsp warmed honey

Method

Peel and core 2 apples.  Add to thermomix and pulse TURBO twice.  Set aside.

Add butter and brown sugar and combine speed 5 / 30 secs.  Turn it down to speed 2 and add eggs one at a time through the lid.

Add flour, ginger and baking powder and combine speed 5 / 10 secs.

Add apples and KNEAD for 30 secs.  Finish combining with spatula.

Spoon into mini loaf tins (makes 10-12) and place a thin slice of the 3rd apple on each of the loaves.  Brush with the warmed honey.

Bake at 160 fan forced for 20 mins or until cooked.

This recipe is converted from a recipe which was in Homestyle NZ a few years back.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2015, 12:36:21 pm
Thank you cookie I get it now. Loud and clear. Hope this message doesn't self destruct in 30 seconds


ROFL.

Thanks Snappy. Another lovely recipe.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 13, 2015, 01:24:51 pm
Thanks for the recipe Snappy :)
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: achookwoman on June 13, 2015, 10:42:03 pm
Judy, why can't you freeze the little Lasagne slices?  If they are cooked again they should be OK.

I just remembered that I gave this cooking pan to my DD to make mini quiches for GC lunches.   Not to be put off, and I love a challenge , I made Banana Spelt and Honey cakes in small individual dishes. The recipe is practically the same as Snappy's recipe except that it has banana instead of Apple. I will not post but have another recipe to try.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: JulieO on June 13, 2015, 11:07:30 pm
I love the idea of this thread Mcmich.   :D

I have the loaf shaped tin so I must have a go at this challenge, hopefully will break my can't-be-bothered mood.  ;D

Love the recipes posted already and Judy's great idea of individual lasagnes.  :D
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Bedlam on June 14, 2015, 12:07:27 am
Fantastic challenge Mich.
I'm in sleep deprived baby brain mode but will have a go this week. Christen those tins!
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Post by: kezza on June 14, 2015, 02:00:48 am
Great idea. Will go through my drawers and rescue the tins. Love the recipes posted so far.
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2015, 02:41:23 am
The bolognaise sauce had already been frozen Chookie, I didn't think it would be safe to refreeze something like that.  I don't mind having them every day, a quick meal after I get home from visiting is exactly what I want.  I made a pot of soup last night too so it will be soup for lunch and lasagne for tea for a few days.  I'm busy 'spring cleaning' my house at the moment, one room at a time so if I'm not having to cook it frees up time to do other jobs. 
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Post by: achookwoman on June 14, 2015, 04:04:35 am
These are the small Banana, spelt and honey cakes. They were made with wholemeal Spelt and were even nicer the next day.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: achookwoman on June 14, 2015, 04:05:19 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/13/18dfd359e9cba62c52ec1088cc1ccde1.jpg)
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2015, 04:29:48 am
Good one Chookie.  Nice to see Ral on the tractor in the background  ;D
Title: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 14, 2015, 07:18:35 am
These are my first contribution. I do hope it works as the last one is up in cyber space. Chookie your goodies look delicious and Ral on the tractor seems to be enjoying himself.




Mini Cheese and Quince Quiches
Serves. Makes about 9 in the square tin
Ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
100g chopped camembert
1/4 cup chopped quince paste...I used plum paste
1 egg
1/4 cup cream ....I used milk
chives for decoration
Preparation
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Remove pastry from the freezer and allow to defrost.
Cut out squares to suit the tin. I used a square cutter but you could just use a knife.
Grease the tin.
Put pastry in each space.
Place a small piece of camembert in each.
Place a small piece of quince paste in each.
In  thermomix bowl:whisk egg and cream. Speed 4, 10 seconds.
Pour into each square, you will only need a little.
Bake 10-15 minutes.
Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing.
Serve hot or cold, sprinkled with chives.

I based this on a recipe from The Women's Day
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2015, 07:40:31 am
All my favourite things in there cookie, yum yum!
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2015, 09:18:54 am
Good one Chookie.  Nice to see Ral on the tractor in the background  ;D
LOL Judy.
Nice looking mini cakes Chookie  8)
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2015, 01:02:14 pm
Chookie's No Fuss Rolls (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15868.0) cooked in mini loaf tins.I used 420g of Malted Bread Flour and 100g of Stoneground Wholemeal Bread Flour. :)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/67356c5751e9ece8e3dda100960bfd46.jpg)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/4becf0fe481c9bbc7ba6ba1e11da5e36.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2015, 01:07:08 pm
Lovely Denise, I love individual mini loaves.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2015, 01:14:03 pm
Thanks Judy.  :-*
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2015, 01:07:28 am
Denise, they are so cute and adorable. You will be able to say  you had an entire loaf of bread for lunch/toast etc.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2015, 04:39:38 am
Cheese & bacon Hash Browns – makes 12

These are best made in advance and reheated as they become nice and crisp like a large ‘potato gem’ (I’ve never bought frozen hash browns).  Crisp on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. I reheated mine in the air fryer - 20 minutes 190oC.

Ingredients
100g cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
85g eye of a bacon rasher – 5 pieces approx. Cut into 6 pieces.
2.5 tblspns olive oil, divided
3 x 200 – 240g potatoes (peeled weight)  See note below.
¾ tsp salt
Ground pepper to taste

Method
Grate the cheese 3 sec/speed 8.  Remove from bowl.
Add the pieces of bacon to the TM bowl and chop 1 sec/speed 4.  Cut any remaining larger pieces by hand before adding 2 tspns oil to the bowl. 
Sautee 5 mins/100o/spoon speed/reverse.  Set aside.

Cool the TM bowl by filling with cold water and wiping out with paper towel.

Working with only 1 potato at a time, cut larger ones into 8 pieces (weighing approx 40g).  Place  the pieces of 1 potato only into the TM bowl and chop 2 sec/speed 5, scrape down sides and chop 1 sec/speed 5. If you are happy with the grate after 2 seconds, then skip the second shorter chopping but for me these times and potato weights worked perfectly.  See note.

Place the grated potato into the steaming basket set in water then grate the remaining 2 potatoes the same way.  This will remove the starch and prevent the potato going  brown whilst you do the next 2.
 
Rinse the contents of the steaming basket under running water for a few seconds until it runs clear then taking 1 large handful at a time, squeeze out the excess water and place potato into the TM bowl.

Add the bacon, 2 tbspns oil, S & P and the cheese.  Mix 10 sec/reverse/speed 3.  Tip the mixture into a large bowl as it will be easier to work with, giving it an extra stir if ingredients are not combined properly.

At this stage preheat the oven to 180oC.

Grease a 12 hole 4.5cm x 6cm mini loaf tray.

Fill each hollow with 1/3 cup of the potato mixture.  Press down firmly with the back of a spoon.

Bake  30 – 35 minutes.  Mine took 35 minutes on the rack just above the centre of the oven.  Leave sit for 5 minutes before removing from the tin.

This is a Thermomix adaption of a recipe by RecipeTin Eats. (http://www.recipetineats.com/cheese-bacon-hash-brown-muffins/)

I like the fact that these can be made in advance then reheated in the oven to crisp up again.  You need the second reheating out of the tin to crisp up the bottom of the hash brown.

 They are also suitable to freeze once cooked.  To reheat, thaw in fridge and crisp up for 15-20 minutes in a 190oC oven.

Potatoes – you must use starchy potatoes for this recipe.  I used one suggested which is the brushed potatoes (with dirt on them) called Sebago. The grating time is perfect for my machine.  If you have a new machine or new blades, the chopping may be sufficient after the 2 seconds.  I tried 2 sec/speed 6 and it turned into pulp!

Next time I make these I'm going to leave out the cheese and bacon and use butter instead of olive oil as I can't see why that won't work.  It will be quicker,    cheaper to make and have less calories.  I'll let you know how I go.

Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2015, 06:35:07 am
Wow, I cant wait to try these Judy. They look just perfect.
Title: Re: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2015, 06:52:53 am
Wasting time  on the computer I have discovered that the rectangular tins were often called 'financier tins' as they resemble the shape of a bar of gold.
This (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9394.0) recipe would probably be very nice in the tins.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 15, 2015, 07:01:27 am
Judy, yummo. Must make these. Thanks for recipe.
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Post by: mcmich on June 15, 2015, 08:04:44 am
Lovely quiches Cookie and I love camembert cheese. Will be trying the banana and honey loaves Chookie. What dear little loaves of bread CC - they would be nice for a dinner party. Will give the hash browns a go too, wish I had that recipe when I was making big breakfasts over the long weekend. Thanks for the link to the recipe Cookie, sounds really yummy.
So many ideas  ;D

How long did the bread take to cook CC?
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Post by: mab19 on June 15, 2015, 08:25:48 am
I decided to give these a go today using the No Fuss Bread Roll recipe.  Might try some small fruit cakes tomorrow.

I don't have any very small tins but found these small tin foil cups in the cupboard and I have no idea why I bought them.  The larger tin I use to send home food with DS when he visits.


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Post by: mcmich on June 15, 2015, 08:29:27 am
Beautiful MAB.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2015, 08:33:15 am
Yours are very cute too Mab. I must do some bread in mine.
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2015, 09:05:29 am
So cute Mab, I love bread any shape or size.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 15, 2015, 09:32:34 am
Wonderful recipe Judy.Can't wait to try them. :)

Lovely rolls and loaf Margaret. 8)

How long did the bread take to cook CC?
The rolls took 20 minutes to cook in my oven Michele.
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2015, 09:50:24 am
Thanks girls, as soon as this challenge was posted I thought of this one which I only printed out a few days ago.
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Post by: troupie on June 15, 2015, 11:12:18 am
I made some little bread rolls in my rectangular tins this morning before my friend arrived for a card making day. We had Jo's chicken and brown rice soup with it.  The rolls had zucchini, cheese and bacon. They were more or less the same as rolls in under 1 hour (came from the other site). Most have gone but will try a photo.
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Post by: thermilover on June 16, 2015, 12:45:15 am
You all are sooo inspirational, I am loving all these wonderful recipes and the idea of making them in serve size tins rather than a big one.. I dont have a square tin but do have a muffin tray in which I make Karen's Cheesy Veggie Muffins very often as it is hubby's go-to snack these days...

But now I feel inspired and would like to try something different in my muffin tray, will surely let you guys know how I go :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2015, 12:53:54 am
Yes please Thermilover.  We'd love to hear how it goes.
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2015, 01:34:15 am
The more who join in the challenge the merrier thermilover, we post these from time to time and find it really does inspire people to think outside the square and live up the forum at the same time.
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2015, 03:18:59 am
I know you all love Nan's Curried Tuna Slice (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10715.0) so this was my next recipe for the challenge.

I lined the bottom of the oiled pans with baking paper, some just the bottom and others up the sides to use as a handle for ease of removal just to check which method worked best.  Baked for 25 minutes only as I under bake when something is going to be frozen and reheated later. 30 minutes and they would have been nice and brown on top if you wanted to serve immediately.  Leave to rest for 5 minutes before removing from the tins.

Those with baking paper up the sides worked best of course but if they were allowed to cool completely, the other method would also work..  Me being a bull at a gate, couldn't wait for that to happen of course so they were quite difficult to remove in a tidy piece.

  A perfect recipe for this challenge and that's me for a while as I'm eating out for the next 3 days.



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Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2015, 05:02:20 am
Your Tuna slice looks good Judy.

Today I tried out the Thermomix Boiled Fruit Cake (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8995.msg372433#msg372433) in the little tin foil cups.  I did put half a cherry on top of each one but they all sunk.

Thought these might be a good idea for my Christmas hampers only I will make them a bit larger.

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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2015, 05:22:07 am
I like that idea too Mab.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2015, 07:05:32 am
They have a cherry surprise Mab.
Judy that is a brilliant idea. I have big plans for this challenge but have so many appointments this week that I can't do what I want. Hopefully next week will be better.
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2015, 07:36:54 am
Keep the challenge going for some time so that we can all contribute cookie, there are so many ideas out there.
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Post by: mcmich on June 16, 2015, 08:04:47 am
Has anyone frozen Nan's curried tuna slice and how well does it defrost?
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2015, 09:12:27 am
I freeze mine all the time Michele, it's a perfect meal to freeze and reheat.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2015, 09:39:07 am
Wow Judy and Margaret fantastic results.
We love Nan's Curried Tuna Slice and will try it in individual serves next time Judy :-* Your individual cakes will be great for hampers Margaret. 8)
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Post by: mcmich on June 16, 2015, 01:24:00 pm
I freeze mine all the time Michele, it's a perfect meal to freeze and reheat.

Thanks Judy, thought it would be ok but just wanted to check.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 16, 2015, 01:24:38 pm
I freeze mine all the time Michele, it's a perfect meal to freeze and reheat.

Thanks Judy, thought it would be ok but just wanted to check.  :D
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Post by: djinni373 on June 17, 2015, 04:59:14 am
I have one of these small square loaf tins stashed away somewhere. Curried tuna slice tonight it is. Thanks all :)
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Post by: Bedlam on June 18, 2015, 05:56:09 am
[IMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/d4cd96b4c3abe8b4ff7229eb20f4dda9.jpg[/IMG
Chookies Apple slice ( not as pretty as Julie's but finished one handed yes making excuses!) tastes yum, thanks Chookie x
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Post by: Bedlam on June 18, 2015, 06:11:36 am
[IMG]http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/d4cd96b4c3abe8b4ff7229eb20f4dda9.jpg[/IMG
Chookies Apple slice ( not as pretty as Julie's but finished one handed yes making excuses!) tastes yum, thanks Chookie x
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Post by: Bedlam on June 18, 2015, 06:13:37 am
Chookies Apple Squares. Yum,(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/7a0df353d595d8d34fecf99959da906f.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on June 18, 2015, 06:25:37 am
little cakes look good Mab.
I need to buy more tins for this challenge.
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2015, 06:52:04 am
I knew that recipe would be a cert for this challenge Denise.  Looks good.  I take it there was a baby in the other arm?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 18, 2015, 08:44:40 am
I love the look of Chookie's recipe in your tin Denise. Great going on doing it one handed :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2015, 12:14:17 pm
It looks perfect Denise. Icecream or custard?
Title: Thanks Mich. A Challenge for all of us.
Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2015, 12:38:43 pm
I made the Nutella Financiers from the forum today.  I didn't get the entire tray filled. I reduced the sugar by 30g but still found them very sweet. They were nice enough but not quite earth shattering.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9394.0
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2015, 01:12:05 pm
So would you reduce the sugar even more cookie or is it the nutella which makes them too sweet?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2015, 01:32:21 pm
I think I would reduce the sugar more Judy.
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Post by: kezza on June 19, 2015, 10:12:44 am
I havent converted a recipe but made Snappys Apple Ginger and Honey cakes in small squares. Really lovely and moist. DS has requested his with custard tonight! Thankyou Snappy.

http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16577.0
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2015, 11:58:57 am
They look delicious Kezza.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 19, 2015, 05:04:36 pm
Uhoh, I can see some shopping happening as I don't have squares or rectangles. What an oversight! DH will be pleased (hehehe)

In the meantime, I need lunches anyway so will do my standby risotto cakes in my muffin tins. I love little tins for single serves :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2015, 04:32:02 am
A photo of the finished product please????
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2015, 08:39:33 am
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16585.0  Chocolate slice

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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2015, 08:57:47 am
Judy they look delicious. I'm quite amazed at how lovely things are looking in these cute tins.
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2015, 12:38:15 pm
Thanks girls, here's another one.  Individual sultana cakes http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16586.0

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Post by: troupie on June 20, 2015, 12:52:18 pm
Bedlam I was just looking at your post and recognised the black and white material in the corner of the photo; I have been given a great length of this for some sewing I do and used a bit to make a gift for the lady who gave it to me. I made her a bag and coloured most of the white leaves in autumn colours; she loved it.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 20, 2015, 11:10:04 pm
I love this challenge but haven't had a great deal of time for baking. Love what everyone is making.
We have a friend who ran a B and B. She baked as many things as possible in single serves. She said it was more economical , convenient and looked better on the plate.
After next week I will have more time so hope this challenge continues to run.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 21, 2015, 07:55:37 am
I don't have a square tin like these, but I made individual almond tarts in my patty tin yesterday and they are really yummy. http://journalofafrenchfoodie.com/tag/sweet-almond-tart/ (http://journalofafrenchfoodie.com/tag/sweet-almond-tart/). I also made some in individual pie moulds, but the smaller tarts were nicer.  I didn't have flaked almonds, so I used slivered almond instead.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/20/d6a8df9a728767af6cd251cecc7aa1ea.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2015, 08:53:11 am
Lovely Sue, I love individual desserts - easier to serve and people can have as many as they like without us having to guess how big a slice to give them.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2015, 08:54:39 am
ES they look  perfect.
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2015, 11:45:21 pm
I love seeing what you bake ES, your food always looks delicious and those tarts look very nice.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 22, 2015, 10:22:00 am
I forgot to use my square tin, instead I used my muffin pan to make cream and jam buns the kids loved them and the good thing doing them this way all the same size and looked exactly the same (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/22/77faf56efd97c38a674ab2bafdf56d5e.jpg)

Love the idea of the sultana cakes Judy
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2015, 10:55:05 am
Suzanne they look as good as shop ones and I'm sure taste a lot, lot better.
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Post by: Katj on June 22, 2015, 11:14:20 am
Everyone's food looks amazing!  I  have been inspired to go and buy  the square or rectangular cake tins. So far I haven't had any luck finding any. May have to go to Kitchen Warehouse, is that where everyone has got them?
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2015, 11:18:45 am
Mine were gifts Katj, aren't I lucky!

Thanks suzanne and I  love your buns, I drool when I see them in baker's shops but willpower makes me keep walking.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2015, 11:53:06 am
I got mine in Coles Katj. It was on special at $5.60.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 22, 2015, 12:32:35 pm
Wow Suzanne those buns look delicious. :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 22, 2015, 12:45:04 pm
Amazing buns Suzanne.
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Post by: Katj on June 23, 2015, 01:46:31 am
Thanks Cookie, will check out Coles when I shop later this week. I can barely close my big cake tin drawer now, but I'm sure I can re-arrange it to accommodate 1 more.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 23, 2015, 02:31:38 am
Thanks ladies
I bought my mini square tin from big w.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 23, 2015, 12:13:08 pm
These are Tenina's Rye rolls. She used Crio in hers but I didn't have a lot left so decided to make a drink from it instead. We had them with Cauliflower Soup.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 23, 2015, 03:16:47 pm
They look amazing cookie, are they the ones in her new soup book?
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 23, 2015, 03:17:25 pm
Sorry having trouble it double posted
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 23, 2015, 05:23:02 pm
Great rolls Cookie.They look delicious. :)
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Post by: mab19 on June 23, 2015, 11:51:07 pm
Lovely looking rolls Cookie
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Post by: cookie1 on June 24, 2015, 01:57:41 am
Yes they are Suzanne. I just used water instead of the Crio liquid and omitted it further on in the recipe. It was so cold yesterday they didn't want to rise, so I ended up putting them in the oven with a bowl of boiling water.
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Post by: troupie on June 25, 2015, 05:17:12 am
I got my rectangle one in Coles or Kmart and not expensive.

Yesterday I had a guest for lunch so made bread rolls in mine from Bread Rolls in under 1 hour - I just love this recipe and use it so often. I will ask one of our experts to post the picture for me so you can see how they look.

Thanks for sending the photo of your fantastic rolls Troupie. Here they are.
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Post by: mcmich on June 25, 2015, 07:00:34 am
Wow, I haven't been on the forum for about a week and look at all the lovely baking that has been going on.
Everything looks scrumptious.
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Post by: troupie on June 25, 2015, 10:13:14 am
Thanks for posting the picture for me Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2015, 10:16:28 am
Lovely rolls troupie.

You started something with your great suggestion Michele, this challenge has been well supported.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 25, 2015, 10:41:44 am
Great bread rolls troupie.I haven't tried that recipe..... yet!!  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 25, 2015, 10:50:30 am
I bought 2 more tins today from {POK, will post 2morrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2015, 11:41:33 am
Thanks for posting the picture for me Cookie.

My pleasure.
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Post by: mab19 on June 26, 2015, 12:46:08 am
Lovely looking rolls Troupie.
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Post by: snappy on June 26, 2015, 10:02:10 am
Kezza I'm glad you liked the apple cakes!
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Post by: troupie on June 26, 2015, 02:56:05 pm
The recipe is well worth trying CC; I let them rest for a bit longer than the 10 minutes it says but it is still very quick.
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2015, 04:27:44 am
Mini Salmon loaves & potato bakes - both nice but the star of the show was the potato bake.

Spray pan (I used cake release), layer 1 cm thick slices of cooked potato, S & P, finely sliced spring onions mixed with some garlic paste or crushed confit of garlic,  cover lightly with cream and parmesan cheese.  Make 2 layers.  Bake 180oC fan forced for 25 minutes.  Leave in pan for 5 minutes before removing with an egg lifter.

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Post by: mab19 on June 27, 2015, 07:24:56 am
Tasty looking little loaves Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2015, 08:06:25 am
They look brilliant Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2015, 08:50:44 am
They look delicious Judy 8)
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Post by: Bedlam on June 27, 2015, 01:20:42 pm
Yummy Judy, they both look delicious.
Troupie, your rolls look amazing
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2015, 01:48:26 pm
Thanks girls.
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Post by: Katj on June 29, 2015, 02:43:15 am
Cookie, Coles had 1 tin left with the 12 squares in it. Still on discount too, $5.60. I looked at BigW, same thing was $14, so glad I went to Coles, thanks for the tip off.
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Post by: troupie on June 29, 2015, 07:39:52 am
What a great challenge this one has been making us cook in tins we have pushed to the back of the cupboard. Looking forward to the next one.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2015, 10:18:01 am
It is fun, I must agree.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 29, 2015, 11:14:59 am
Well finally got into this challenge. Bought the tin for $5 at Coles, reduced from $7. Cooked bread of course . Square bottoms and round tops. Used Cookies Vienna bread recipe.
Tomorrow will make square butterflies for GC, using 'quicker than a packet mix'
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Post by: achookwoman on June 29, 2015, 11:15:47 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/df4a1c4f192f63dfc890547c4ee054e7.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2015, 12:04:05 pm
Yummy rolls Chookie, how long did they take to cook?
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Post by: astarra on June 29, 2015, 11:16:54 pm
I have both tins too.... will get to this challenge if i possibly can - life seems ultra busy atm  :o
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2015, 11:22:12 pm
madelines
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2015, 11:23:51 pm
mini quiches  :)
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Post by: mab19 on June 30, 2015, 12:57:38 am
Nice food Chookie and Obbie.
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2015, 01:14:48 am
Nice to see you participating Robyn, I love both those items.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2015, 03:55:18 am
I haven't made madeleines for ages. They look delicious Robyn.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2015, 04:19:54 am
Made 2 lots of 'Quicker than a packet cake. '.1 lot plain the other made with Manderin sugar. This recipe fits perfectly into the 12 square pan.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2015, 04:21:42 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/66fd5e8da1ae57ffd1e41c4ce8635f64.jpg)
Plain , made into Butterfly with cream and Raspberry jam.
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2015, 04:54:14 am
Cute Chookie.

I've made 4 Toads in the Hole in my tin this morning -  the toads are hiding  ;D & the 2 on the RHS are mashed potato topped with butter which went in when the oil was heating up.  For the mash, I lined the holes with baking paper so they would remove easily. I precooked the sausages in the WeberQ for 6 minutes.  Onion gravy, zucchini & carrot timbale and pumpkin from my freezer supplies.



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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2015, 08:47:51 am
What great baking Chookie and Robyn. :)
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Post by: mab19 on June 30, 2015, 09:38:18 am
Great baking Chookie & Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2015, 11:33:59 am
Such lateral thinkers Judy and Chookie. Both lots of food look fantastic.
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2015, 12:06:58 pm
Thanks everyone, this challenge is so much fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2015, 12:38:18 pm
Judy, have you changed your Avatar?  I can see a loaf of bread.
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2015, 02:30:06 pm
No Chookie, I haven't.  I can only see myself.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2015, 07:47:21 pm
Judy, Back to your smiling face.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 03, 2015, 12:34:25 pm
Thought I would see how Belgium lemon Tea Cake recipe would go for this Challenge.  Surprising well.
The stall holders at the Farmers Market arrive very early to set up their stalls. They usually buy a coffee to warm up.  I take a cake for the the stall holders that I regularly buy from.  Tomorrow I will take these.  The basic recipe makes 11.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 03, 2015, 12:35:33 pm
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/03/8addae242a634cac391f0b69110be20b.jpg)
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Post by: Katj on July 03, 2015, 02:09:30 pm
They look great Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2015, 02:11:27 pm
That'll be nice Chookie, I bet they appreciate your generosity.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 03, 2015, 05:43:15 pm
Lucky store holders Chookie. :)
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Post by: mab19 on July 04, 2015, 12:08:32 am
A great idea Chookie, but I can't see any photo.  Is the forum playing up again?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2015, 08:07:38 am
I can see it Mab.
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Post by: Katj on July 04, 2015, 10:34:26 am
Chookie, did you increase the cake mix recipe at all, for the Belgium Lemon Tea cakes?
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 04, 2015, 11:07:16 am
I made some rolls today in individual pie tins they are lovely and all the same (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/6096c748a1ab90ead2083c0aba11d34d.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on July 04, 2015, 12:08:51 pm
Perfect Suzanne.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2015, 12:17:24 pm
Great thinking Suzanne. They look so lovely and uniform.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 04, 2015, 01:25:14 pm
Thanks cookie and Judy, going to have bacon and egg rolls tomorrow morning
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 04, 2015, 04:01:04 pm
Wonderful shaped rolls Suzanne. 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 04, 2015, 10:23:19 pm
Suzanne, lovely rolls.  Do you weigh the dough?
Katj, I used the basic recipe and had a little of the lemon filling over. I brushed the tin with cake release and put a tablespoon of lemon filling in each. Although fiddly to make , I will make again but will make glazed lemon slices to place on top.  I gave one to a friend to taste.  She has a Cafe and wants me to make some for the shop. No way.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 05, 2015, 12:07:03 am
Thanks ladies
Acw yes 100gms in each tin.
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Post by: Katj on July 05, 2015, 12:48:09 am
Thanks Chookie. I would have to agree with you on not wanting to make for a cafe. The pleasure of cooking soon goes out the window when it becomes business. No way
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Post by: mcmich on July 05, 2015, 06:29:00 am
Lovely rolls Suzanne.  :D
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Post by: obbie on July 06, 2015, 03:02:38 am
lovely Suzanne
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2015, 08:32:49 am
Loving all these individual serves of cooking and if you don't have the pans like that you can use a muffin tin, ramekins, mini anything really.  :D

Last night made individual sticky date puddings from the everyday cookbook - added 1tsp of ginger powder and 1tsp of all spice.

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Post by: Kimmyh on July 06, 2015, 11:22:03 am
Great food.  What a great idea Chookie. I love that recipe but would have never thought to bake individually. Your rolls are perfect Suzanne. Nice puddings mich.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 06, 2015, 11:55:31 am
Such clever people.