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Questions
Crumble shortcrust pastry
Why is my short-crust pastry too short? It crumbles as I’m lifting it out of patty tins (for example).
I’m a very experienced cook and have the reputation of being an excellent pastry maker. This is because when left and frozen then revived in the oven my mince pies are good. However, I would like eat them before this process and without having to throw away a good proportion that is in bits.
Thank you
Anne Frisby
Icing a Creole Cake
Can I put icing on the top of the creole cake. It says not in the recipe book but in your online picture it is.
Many thanks
Butter instead of suet
Is it possible to use butter instead of suet?
Thanks
Christmas Cake without alcohol
Hi there,
I have used this recipe for years and really love it.
This year I need to make a non alchoholic version that my children can enjoy. What would you suggest soaking the fruit in instead of brandy?
Thanks
What is Demerara sugar?
The Creole cake recipe states Demerara sugar. Is that soft dark brown sugar? Soft light brown sugar? Or the big brown crystals?
Thanks
Catherine
Can I freeze hollandaise?
Hi there,
I'm making John Tovey's quick hollandaise sauce from Delia's Complete Cookery course. Please can you advise if I can make it several hours in advance or even overnight and let it cool, then reheat, or will it solidify or curdle?
All the best to you and Delia - still the greatest living TV Cook.
Best wishes,
Jason Fox