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Questions
Alternatives for mixed dried fruits
Hi Lindsey,
Please could you give me alternatives to mixed dried fruit. I am not a great fan of sultanas, raisins or current in my loaf although I would adore candid peels and this the only one I know of so far.
I would very much appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Helen
Making a Large Canary Lemon Sponge Pudding
Re Canary sponge puddings. Can this be made as a single large pudding rather than 8 individual puddings? If so, does this affect the steaming time?
Icing cakes!
I have inadvertently volunteered to make a cake for a function. I have never properly iced a cake before. I have done a bit of research but my main two questions are:
1 Can I use Delia's recipe for fondant icing in a mould?
2 Could I use a place a moulded marzipan shape on top of the marzipaned cake and then ice (with royal icing)? Or do you think the icing would just make the moulded shape look like a blob?
Gooseberry Muffins without elderflower!
Hello Lindsay, you helped me before, so thank you, I would appreciate your help again. My muffin tin has arrived today from Silverwood, and I am wondering about the recipe for gooseberry muffins. I must admit I dont think I like elderflower cordial. Is there anything else I could use please instead of that. Thanking you, Avril.
Steaming the Canary Sponge Puddings
Can the Canary Sponges be steamed in a tower steamer instead of over a saucepan?
Rolling the Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Roulade ahead
Dear Lindsey, I am shortly making the Chocolte Hazelnut Meringue Roulade for an evening dinner. I am wondering how far in advance can I roll the meringue + cream up without it going soggy? It would help my planning a lot if I could do it in the morning, or at least lunchtime! Thank you.