BAKING TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE WHOLE YEAR THROUGH.

# Give your oven a good clean before Christmas. # Read the entire recipe before you begin, so nothing is missed. # Check correct sized pans are used for a recipe... never guess the size of your pan. # Follow the intstructions on your recipe for greasing and lining of cake pans, this will keep your cake moist and stop it from over browning. # Make sure all your ingredients are measured accurately and level, using standard measuring cups, jugs and spoons. # Always have the eggs and butter / marg at room temperature. # Try cutting dried fruit with wet kitchen scissors or a knife. # You can substitute different liqueurs or spirits in a recipe to macerate fruit.