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Added the brandy to mincemeat before cooking!
Hi there I added the brandy before cooking will I need to add extra before putting into jars?
Elaine
Christmas Cake without currants
I am making a Christmas cake but don't like currants. What fruits can I use to compensate or would Delia's Classic Christmas cake be ok with just sultanas and raisins?
Thanking you.
Getting ahead for the weekend
Hi Lindsay x two queries in one please!
I am doing lunch on Sunday, how long in advance can I make the smoked mackerel pate and the basic chocolate mousse?
Baking 4 inch Christmas cakes
I always make Delia classic xmas cake at Xmas. This year I would like to cook individual ones for the family. How long would I need to cook them, I am using using 4 inch cake tins ?
Gluten free twice baked soufflé
If you make these gluten free with corn flour as suggested do you need to add a raising agent?
Not enough sugar in Christmas Pudding
I doubled the traditional Christmas Pudding recipe, but forgot to double the sugar. Wich I realised when Itasted the first which was not sweet enough. Can I "feed" the second with sugar syrup?