...3 tablespoons flaked almonds icing sugar, to dust I Combine the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the butter, rind and egg yolks. Work the flour into the centre with the fingertips of one hand until a...

...water in a small bowl, cover and leave in a warm place until foamy. 2 Sift the flour and '/4 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and stir in the yeast mixture, the oil and 'Acup (80 ml/ 2-V4fl oz) water: mix to a soft dough. Turn out...

...the remaimng plain flour and the wholemeal flour twice into a large bowl, returning the husks to the bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture and eggs. Usmg a wooden spoon, blend in the flour until a smooth batter is tormed. Cover and leave...

...yeast doesn't froth, it is dead and you will have to start again. 2 Sift the flour and '/4 teaspoon salt into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture, egg, oil and 2 tablespoons warm water. Bring the ingredients together with a wooden spoon and when...

...doesn't foam, the yeast is dead and you will need to start again.) Sift the flour, salt and oregano into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture and oil. Knead on a lightly floured surface to form a soft dough. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and...

...rind 2 small lemons 2/3 cup ( 1 60 g/5 '/2 oz) sugar I For the pastry, sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the butter, egg yolk and icing sugar. Work together the butter, yolk and sugar with your fingertips, then...

...flat-leaf (Italian) parsley 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon Sift the flour and a pinch of salt and pepper into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and add the egg. Whisk gently and gradually add the water, stirring constantly to a smooth batter. Stir in the...

...need to start again). Then mix the yeast mixture with half the oil. Sift the flours and V2 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix well and knead on a floured board until smooth. Cut in half, then roll...

...warm place for 10 minutes, or until frothy. Place the flour, walnuts and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture. Mix to form a dough, gather into a ball, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth....

...it is dead, and you will have to discard it and start again, Sift the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, Make a well in the centre and add the oil, 60 ml (2 fl oz/1/4 cup) warm water and the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture...