HALEN MÔN BLOG
Advent jam filled double deckers (Doppeldecker)
INGREDIENTS Makes 32-35 350g (2²⁄₃ cups) plain (all-purpose) flour plus extra for dusting ¼ tsp baking powder Pinch of fine sea salt 125g (½ cup plus 1 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temp 180g (1 cup) caster (superfine) sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg, plus 1 egg...
Very crispy roast potatoes
INGREDIENTS Serves 4-6 as a side 1kg floury potatoes, such as King Edward, peeled 60ml neutral cooking oil, such as vegetable or sunflower 1 lemon, peeled and halved around the middle 5-6 sprigs of thyme Pure sea salt, for finishing Black pepper Any roast worth its...
An interview with master baker Richard Bertinet
To celebrate the launch of his new, online Bread Making home baking online course with BBC Maestro, we caught up with well-loved and respected baker Richard Bertinet. Richard first fell in love with baking as a 14-year-old apprentice in his native Brittany, but has...
Caramelised onion and greens pie
INGREDIENTS Serves 6 For the pastry 125g cold salted butter (or 125g unsalted butter, plus ½ teaspoon sea salt), plus extra for greasing 250g 00 flour 4 tablespoons ice cold water For the filling 50g salted butter (or 50g unsalted butter, plus ¼ teaspoon sea salt) 1/4...
Paprika and lime butter corn on the cob
INGREDIENTSServes 4 as a side 4 ears of corn Olive oil, for brushing ½ teaspoon Pure Sea Salt in a Finer Flake Black pepper 100g salted butter (or 100g unsalted butter and ¼ teaspoon Pure Sea Salt in a Finer Flake), at room temperature Zest of a lime and juice of ½...
The perfect oven chips
INGREDIENTSServes 4-6 1kg floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper or King Edward 60ml vegetable oil 5 sprigs rosemary, leaves chopped 1 teaspoon Pure Sea Salt Black pepper The key to the perfectly crisp oven chip is to save the seasoning until the end of cooking. This...
Jin Môr has won a bronze award!
''Classic nose with citrus freshness on the palate, softness to the mouthfeel with sweetness of ginger spices. The finish is surprisingly complex with sweet spice reappearing. " 2021 IWSC judges -- We are so happy to have been awarded a bronze medal in this year's...
Chargrilled courgettes, whipped feta and coriander chutney
INGREDIENTSServes 4 as a side or part of a bbq 6 large courgettes, sliced lengthwise into thick strips 150ml extra virgin olive oil Pure Sea Salt Black pepper For the whipped feta 200g feta 200g thick Greek yogurt 50ml extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zest and juice...
BBQ mackerel with quick pickled cucumbers and charred lemon salad
INGREDIENTSServes 4 For the fish 4 mackerel fillets, skin on, boned 2 tablespoons oak smoked water 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed Pure sea salt Cracked black pepper For the cucumber 1 medium cucumber, cut lengthways with water...
Leek and potato galette with hazelnut pastry
INGREDIENTSSERVES 6 For the pastry 50g hazelnuts, toasted 125g wholemeal spelt flour 125g plain flour 125 cold butter, cubed Pure sea salt in a finer flake 2 tbsp very cold water For the filling 200g Pembrokeshire Earlies, or new potatoes2 tbsp olive oil 1 large...