Rhubarb & Buttermilk Scones

Rhubarb & Buttermilk Scones

These light delicious scones are great served still warm. MAKES8 • 175g (6oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 50g (1oz) butter • 50g (2oz) sugar • 1 stick rhubarb, cut into 1cm pieces. • 125g (4oz) oats • 150g (5fl oz) butter milk • 1 egg 1. Preheat oven to 220C/200 fan/gas 6 2. Sift flour and…
New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

A hearty and delicious bake which is easy to assemble. SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb) new potatoes • 300g (10oz) cherry tomatoes • A few knobs of butter, plus extra for greasing • 4-5 thyme sprigs • 100g (3½oz) Gruyère, grated • 100g (3½oz) Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated • 250ml (9fl oz) pot double cream • 200ml (7fl oz)…

Cherry Blossom Ice Cream

There are few sights more cheering than the first blossom of Spring. Lucy Burton shares her tips for baking with these delicate flowers March brings with it the start of Spring, the end of Lent, and a glimmer of warmer days to come. Few sights herald the demise of winter more beautifully than pearly pink cherry blossom, which is in…