Something for the weekend

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

It’s no accident that treacle tart is beloved at Hogwarts, where students enjoy the best of British foods. This economical, comforting pudding was a cornerstone of high tea across the country in the 1

Expect lots of admiring comments when you round off your celebratory meal with an impressive prep-ahead dessert

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

Get the mixing bowls out for traditional cakes and bakes that will fill your home with warming aromas as they cook

As a child, a treacle tart appealed mainly because of its sweet and sticky texture. As an adult, that intense sweetness can be a little overwhelming – a bit saccharine. In this version I wanted to kee