A survey by London bakery and baking school Bread Ahead* suggests the nation is torn, with half of us not on board the mince-pie breakfast train (spoilsports). As for other pie-based opinions…
14
…is the average number of mince pies eaten per person each year, but only 13% make their own
Over a third
...believe mince pies should only be eaten from 1 December (but a fifth would scoff them any time)
Three quarters
...prefer their pies warm (we agree). Cream is the top accompaniment, followed by custard and brandy butter
14%
...think their first mince pie marks the starts of the festive period – ahead of Christmas adverts or wrapping gifts
1 in 20
...said the best place to enjoy a mince pie is tucked up in bed. Sweet dreams!
BOOK A MINCE PIE WORKSHOP with Bread Ahead ahead of Christmas (or choose from workshops on doughnuts, croissants, sourdough and more – online and in person) at breadahead.com
SHOW OF SUPPORT
The team behind #CookForSyria have launched #CookForIran to draw attention to Iranian people’s ongoing protest for human rights and women’s rights. Supported by industry figures such as Yotam Ottolenghi, the social campaign encourages people to share Iranian recipes and eat, cook, host and act to keep the spotlight on the country.
Restaurants, bars and bakeries are invited to add an Iranian ingredient, dish or twist to their menu, while food lovers can host a supper club or bake sale. For recipes and ways to support, including a link to Amnesty International’s petition to the UN Human Rights Council, follow @CookForIran on Instagram. →
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