Sweet pastry

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

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

The ultimate in comfort food and ideal for Autumn

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

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

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