Gaby's Bakery - American Style Peanut Butter Cookies

Gaby's Bakery - American Style Peanut Butter Cookies

December 14, 2021

This will give you time to practice ready for 4th of July celebrations.

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Chiffon Cake

December 14, 2021

These light cakes are made with vegetable oil instead of butter. It's easier to beat air into the batter so chiffon cakes have a lighter fluffier texture, as the egg whites are beaten separately and then folded in before baking.

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Gaby's Bakery - Vegan and Gluten-free 'Twix' Bars

Gaby's Bakery - Vegan and Gluten-free 'Twix' Bars

December 14, 2021

I like finding popular favourites and making healthier versions. Inspired by Twix bars, here's my artisan version using healthier ingredients.

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Gaby's Bakery - Coconut Flaxseed Bread

Gaby's Bakery - Coconut Flaxseed Bread

December 14, 2021

For anyone that avoids gluten or dairy, this is a simple bread that’s also great toasted. No kneading is required so don’t forget your barbell workout that morning.  

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Gaby's Bakery - Biko - Filipino Sticky Rice Cakes

Gaby's Bakery - Biko - Filipino Sticky Rice Cakes

December 14, 2021

Our international culinary tour stops off at the Philippines today. Both chewy and gooey, this special dessert is usually presented on a bamboo tray lined with banana leaves for birthdays and other special occasions. 

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Gaby's Bakery - Brazilian Chocolate Truffles

Gaby's Bakery - Brazilian Chocolate Truffles

December 14, 2021

Our international culinary tour stops off at Brazil today for one of their most classic desserts – Brigadeiros, a chocolate truffle speciality.

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Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Birthday Cake

Gaby's Bakery - Chocolate Birthday Cake

December 14, 2021

The best things come in small packages they say. Here’s a cute little number I made for Michael’s birthday that punched above its weight on intense flavour and paired well with an afternoon champagne. Rather than my more usual buttercream coating, it’s covered in a smooth rich ganache.

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Gaby's Bakery - Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)

Gaby's Bakery - Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pasteis de Nata)

December 14, 2021

I did these to impress our Portuguese chef Luis, who runs the salon’s Deli. These are his homeland’s most famous sweet speciality, originated by Lisbon's Catholic monks at the Hieronymites Monastery in the 18th Century.

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Gaby's Bakery - Malva Pudding

Gaby's Bakery - Malva Pudding

December 14, 2021

Our whistle stop tour drops by South Africa today for their Malva Pudding. A moist cake recipe with a spongy caramelized texture made with apricot jam and cream.

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Gaby's Bakery - Welsh Cakes

Gaby's Bakery - Welsh Cakes

December 14, 2021

Popular since the late 19th century, Welsh cakes are also known as griddle cakes or bakestones within Wales because they’re traditionally cooked on a bakestone or a cast iron griddle on an open fire or

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Gaby's Bakery - Biscotti

Gaby's Bakery - Biscotti

December 14, 2021

Also known as cantucci, these famous Italian biscuits originated from the Tuscan city of Prato. The word biscotti is derived from the Latin biscoctus, meaning twice baked or cooked.

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Gaby's Bakery - Hungarian Hazelnut Torte

Gaby's Bakery - Hungarian Hazelnut Torte

December 14, 2021

Gaby’s too busy compiling her first book, so she has left this intro to me. Some things retain an aura long past their sell by date. On a 1978 work visit to Vienna I missed a visit to the Hotel Sacher and a chance to savour their famous chocolate cake, the Sacher Torte. It’s more

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