Sunday Bunday Marathon Baking Session

Yesterday was "Sunday Bunday" baking challenge.  The challenge set by my friend this weekwas to make strudel.  I opted for an apple and raising strudel.  I'd never made one before, I cheated a little as I used shop bought filo pastry rather than making it myself... it seemed to much of a faff.  The finished strudel came out well and tasted lovely.

As I had some apple left over, I decided to make a chocolate and apple cake due to the fruit, which turned out well too.  It is quite a moist cake and tastes heavenly.

Today I have a friend who has a local removals business delivering a piece of furniture to the house.  I asked about payment and he said make some cake, so for him and his men, I have made a cherry and sultana traybake and a dozen chocolate chip muffins.

My final bake of my marathon baking session was a couple of Bara Briths.  I was so happy with the way they turned out last week, I thought I'd make more.  

All in all, yesterday was really lovely.  As you can see I baked, cleared the kitchen and then while I was waiting for things to cook I read, finishing my  31st book of this year.  I've read some cracking books recently and my "to be read" list seems to be increasing by the day.  Too many books and not enough time.

"Sunday Bunday" Baking Challenge - Muffins

Today the "Sunday Bunday" baking challenge set by my friend is "Muffins".

I decided to go with a sweet and a savoury muffin.  Bacon, Cheese and Mustard for the savoury and Lemon and Dark Chocolate for the sweet.  Both are very, very good, even if I do say so myself!

More Lockdown Cooking - Parmesan and Pesto Muffins

My lockdown baking continues.

Running low on bread, yesterday afternoon.  I couldn't be bothered making bread and the whole proving business, so made some Parmesan and Pesto Muffins to go with our salad at tea time.

I have to say they turned out really well.  It was all a bit hit and miss, but I will definitely make them again, maybe add a bit of mustard powder or some crispy bacon in the mix?

I'm going to freeze the remaining muffins.  I thought they'd be nice with home made soup too.