World’s largest empire biscuit unveiled by Scottish jam company Sean Murphy September 26, 2017 In the News, Producers Jam and curd maker, R&W Scott produced the biscuit, which is 36 inches in diameter and weighs an incredible 18 kilos, in Carluke at an event marking the countdown to this year’s Jam and Ham Festival,...
Syrian baker set to expand Edinburgh bakery following huge demand for his traditional bread Sean Murphy September 25, 2017 In the News, Producers Abdullah Razzouk set up in Taza Bake in August 2014 in Leith, after struggling to find any suppliers of traditional Syrian fare in Scotland. After investing money to buy ovens and kick start the bakery -...
The best Twitter reactions to last night’s Great British Bake Off Rosalind Erskine August 30, 2017 Food, General, In the News With the Bake Off back on our screens, there was always going to be a mixed reaction to the new presenters, judge and the show's new home of Channel Four. The ad breaks gave viewers a chance to air their...
Campbell’s bakery Recipe: Spiced shortbread biscuits Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 22, 2016 Food, Recipes Spiced shortbread biscuits Put the caster sugar, butter and salt into mixing bowl and then cream together till light in colour. Sieve flour, cornflour, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Add to mixing bowl...
Scotland’s first dedicated bake school launches in Crieff Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 29, 2016 In the News, Producers Following on from the recent resurgence of interest in baking and bread making skills, and the fact that the business has just trained two award-winning apprentices, Campbells, which was established in 1830,...
Scottish baker’s hyper-realistic cakes prove to be a huge hit online Emma O'Neill September 16, 2016 Producers Glasgow based Christie Howieson has been posting the realistic cakes on her Facebook page, but gained national attention after popular social accounts Talking Baws and The Sports Bible shared an image of a...
Record on cards for Great British Bake Off launch Sean Murphy August 22, 2016 Food, In the News Audiences for the hit cookery show are among the biggest on British television, with ratings regularly topping 10 million. Last year’s final was the most-watched show of 2015, with 15.1 million people...
Sue Lawrence recipe: Date crumble shortbread Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 8, 2016 Date crumble shortbread 1 Place the first six ingredients in a pan and bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes or until the dates are soft. Remove from the heat, tip...
Traditional Scottish recipe: Dundee Cake Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 8, 2016 Food, Recipes Dundee Cake or Dundee cupcakes 1 Cream the butter, sugar and orange zest thoroughly until light and fluffy (I do this in my food mixer) then beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a teaspoon of the weighed...
Call for bakers to rise to the North Berwick Cake Off Challenge Scotsman Food and Drink Staff July 22, 2016 Food, In the News Taking place at the inaugural Fabulous Food Fest in North Berwick this August, the Friday 29th July deadline for Cake Off applicants is fast approaching. Accomplished bakers, Verity Sinclair and Gareth...
