Holiday bakes

Some time off work over the Christmas and New Year period gave me the opportunity (and ideal excuse) to try some bakes I'd either not tried before or some that I don't usually have time for. Here are some pics...

Stollen (recipe: 'Crust', Richard Bertinet)

Packed with some boozy fruit and a marzipan/almond paste.

English Muffins

Perfect for smoked salmon & scrambled eggs.

Cheesy Breadsticks

Boxing Day Pie (Recipe: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/hand-raised_boxing_day_84945. )

(made with 'hot water crust' pastry and layers of the leftover turkey, stuffing and cranberries)

Fougasse (a 'tear n share' table centre piece)

Sourdough Pain Rustique: http://www.weekendbakery.com/posts/sourdough-pain-naturel/ 

and Date and Walnut Sourdough, perfect for breakfast, lunch or with a cup of tea.

Here's looking forward to whatever baking challenges 2015 has in store.