Bread basket packed with layers

INGREDIENTS 100g sourdough starter 380ml warm water 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt 500g strong white bread flour TOPPINGS 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 ripe plums, stones removed and cut into quart

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

Often, it’s the supporting roles that command the most attention – like these glorious starters, sides and sauces

Boxty potato pancakes, crusty pies and ploughman’s platters: hearty autumnal recipes inspired by traditional Irish pub food

These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti