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Types of flour

November 1st, 2013 by

Today the range of flours available is wider than ever before. Find out more about some of the commonplace and more unusual flours available >>more

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White sauce

November 1st, 2013 by

Step-by-step guide showing you how to make perfect white sauce from scratch. Instructions and stunning photography >>more

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Baking beats the blues

loaf of bread rising in a metal tin

October 28th, 2013 by

According to an article in the Independent on Sunday (27 October 2013), new research has found that baking can help beat depression. You can lose yourself in the therapuetic rhythm of kneading dough. Feeling it transform beneath one’s fingertips from a bumpy lump to a silky smooth dough which glistens as you work it. And […]

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15 of the web’s best bread pudding recipes

October 1st, 2013 by

With the autumn drawing in so one’s thoughts turn to warm, homely puddings. The LA Times has put together a comprehensive list of the web’s best bread puddings – including savoury versions with cheese, bacon and dandelion greens. The article can be found here.

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Pastry

October 1st, 2013 by

A step-by-step guide with stunning photography and helpful instructions so that you, too, can get perfect pastry every time >>more

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Eau de toast

September 17th, 2013 by

“Unfashionable” toast fights back Created by the country’s bakers to remind women who skip breakfast just what they’re missing out on, the limited edition fragrance ‘Eau de Toast’ is putting bread back on the catwalk this London Fashion Week. The limited edition scent was created by The Federation of Bakers to challenge the fashion for […]

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Baking bonanza

September 10th, 2013 by

Baking appeals to a simple human instinct – to make things and then share them One of the most cheering trends of recent years has been the renaissance in home baking. Retailers such as Lakeland report that baking kit – piping bags, muffin cases, non-stick mini-morsel trays – is flying off the shelves as never […]

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What went wrong?

September 1st, 2013 by

You’ve just spent 2 hours in the kitchen, then look into the oven and … …ooops! Now what? We’ve made a list of things that can go wrong, so they won’t happen in your kitchen again. EVER

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Bread baking

September 1st, 2013 by

Whether you’re a novice or expert bread baker… …have a look through the process step by step, or read some baking hints and tips to help you bake the perfect loaf.

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Conversion charts

September 1st, 2013 by

It is not always easy to get the measurements right if they are not shown … …in the way you are used to. That is why we have created  conversion charts for your convenience.

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Eating breakfast helps weight loss

August 12th, 2013 by

Weight maintenance relies on a balance between energy in and energy out – so the equation for weight loss is equally simple – eat less and move more. But according to a new study in the journal Obesity when calories are eaten can also have an effect. The most successful eating pattern for weight-loss is […]

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Egg mayo voted Britain’s favourite sandwich

August 6th, 2013 by

It topped a poll to find the 10 most popular sarnies, winning a quarter of the vote. Another classic, the cheese sandwich, took second place with 21 per cent. Ham was third with 17 per cent and chicken fourth on 13 per cent. There was a tie in fifth place between tuna and bacon, lettuce […]

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Loaf fat diet

August 5th, 2013 by

A mum who struggled with her weight all her life has shed nine stone to get her dream figure — by eating bread. She lost almost half her body weight by eating slice after slice of wholemeal bread. Jo Chamberlain, 53 said, “Every diet I read frowned on bread, but I couldn’t understand why. I […]

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Facts about flour

August 1st, 2013 by

Flour is one of the most important ingredients in the UK and we use it more than you might think. Find out more about this versatile ingredient here.

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Storing flour

August 1st, 2013 by

Most starchy foods, including flour, desiccate – they dry out as they age. Find out some great tips for making your flour last longer >>more

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Heeeeelp ………

August 1st, 2013 by

After all your hard work; your bake didn’t turn out as expected. Don’t worry, help is at hand with our What went wrong section. From pastry to pancakes we have help at hand.

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Move over cronut … meet the townie

July 9th, 2013 by

Mmmmmm: Londoners are drooling over pastry mash-up the Townie – a delicious cross between a brownie and a tart The half-tart, half-brownie created by the Standard and a London baker has taken the capital — and now America — by storm. The story of how our hybrid pastry crushed the cronut via Victoria Stewart and […]

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National craft baker week: 7-13 October 2013

July 8th, 2013 by

The organisers of National Craft Bakers’ Week have announced their plans for this year, which include an integrated consumer PR campaign; a new website; and the support, for a second year, from the Fabulous Baker Brothers. National Craft Bakers’ Week is funded and supported by the National Association of Master Bakers and Scottish Bakers and […]

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Salt reductions in UK bread meet 2012 targets

June 24th, 2013 by

The Federation of Bakers has noted the research published in the BMJ Open and is pleased to see that the very significant reduction in salt in UK bread has been acknowledged. However, the information in the BMJ report is already out of date as 2012 targets have now been met across all branded bread produced […]

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Why we should be eating bread

June 10th, 2013 by

Bread often comes under fire, especially when we’re trying to lose weight, but a brand new campaign, The Slice of Life is a programme launched by the Federation of Bakers to promote bread and the benefits of it in everyday life. Exactly what we like to hear: why we should be eating bread. Supporting the […]

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Pastry

June 1st, 2013 by

A step-by-step guide with stunning photography and helpful instructions so that you, too, can get perfect pastry every time >>more

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Get involved with Slice of Life!

Don't feed the ducks

May 10th, 2013 by

The Slice of Life campaign has been created by The Federation of Bakers and the Flour Advisory Bureau, to help remind people of the benefits of eating bread and dispel common bread myths. Bread is regularly the first food that is excluded when dieting despite its nutritional benefits, and has been unfairly demonised by fad […]

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Making bread?

How to make bread

April 30th, 2013 by

Whether you’re a novice or expert bread baker… …have a look through the process step by step, or read some baking hints and tips to help you bake the perfect loaf.

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Oh noooo!

April 30th, 2013 by

You’ve just spent 2 hours in the kitchen, then look into the oven and … …ooops! Now what? We’ve made a list of things that can go wrong, so they won’t happen in your kitchen again. EVER

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Conversion charts

April 30th, 2013 by

It is not always easy to get the measurements right if they are not shown … …in the way you are used to. That is why we have created  conversion charts for your convenience.

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Sodium or salt

March 13th, 2013 by

What is the difference between sodium and salt? Sodium is the part of salt (also known as sodium chloride) that is bad for you if you consume too much. Why does the body need salt? Read more.

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Carb energy

March 13th, 2013 by

Why do our bodies need carbohydrates? Carbohydrates in food are converted into glucose, a form of sugar which is transported in the blood to cells for energy. Read more.

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Clever calcium

March 13th, 2013 by

What is calcium and why do we need it? Calcium is a mineral that builds strong bones and teeth, regulates muscle contraction and makes sure your blood clots normally. Read more.

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