French breakfast muffins with honey and thyme butter

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

Happiness is a perfect pudding made with simple ingredients and a winning recipe, say the founders of Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles. Here, they share some of their favourite sweet treats

SERVES 8 | PREP 10 MINS PLUS COOLING | COOK 20 MINS | EASY 10g butter, softened, for brushing200g plain flour, plus extrafor dusting100g polenta1½ tsp baking powder200g caster sugar1 large orange, zes

Stephanie Hafferty explains how to make these warming and wonderful treats

Mushrooms are hard to resist at this time of year, full of rich flavours for food that comforts

Potager casserole PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 20 minutes ...