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Christmas baking/cooking thread.

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    #62
    Loughc
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    Seen this on a Facebook group tonight too nice not to share.

    My first #Christmasrecipe one if the easiest and one of favourites

    BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FUDGE

    How about something BAILEYS & FUDGY for the weekend.

    BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FUDGE
    - SO DELICIOUS.. You have to try it.. just 5 INGREDIENTS!!!!!!!


    ******RECIPE*****
    600G MILK OR DARK CHOCOLATE - ~ (don’t use cooking choc, I used 5-6 bars of normal Tesco own brand milk chocolate)
    1 x 375g tin condensed milk
    Pinch salt
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    100ml Baileys

    Line a 7” square tin with baking paper
    1. Break up the chocolate and melt slowly in a pot, add in the condensed milk and stir gently to melt together.
    2. Add in the vanilla extract, salt and the Baileys and stir to combine.
    3. Pour into prepared tin and leave in the fridge to set for 2 hours. Cut into small pieces


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    #63
    limnam
    Registered Users Posts: 9,152 ✭✭✭limnam


    washiskin wrote: »
    Just looking through Nigel Slater's The Christmas Chronicles at the moment.....he has a recipe for mascarpone mince pies. Can't wait to try them.


    Last years? or does he have a new book?


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    #64
    CheerLouth
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Seen this on a Facebook group tonight too nice not to share.

    My first #Christmasrecipe one if the easiest and one of favourites

    BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FUDGE

    How about something BAILEYS & FUDGY for the weekend.

    BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FUDGE
    - SO DELICIOUS.. You have to try it.. just 5 INGREDIENTS!!!!!!!


    ******RECIPE*****
    600G MILK OR DARK CHOCOLATE - ~ (don’t use cooking choc, I used 5-6 bars of normal Tesco own brand milk chocolate)
    1 x 375g tin condensed milk
    Pinch salt
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    100ml Baileys

    Line a 7” square tin with baking paper
    1. Break up the chocolate and melt slowly in a pot, add in the condensed milk and stir gently to melt together.
    2. Add in the vanilla extract, salt and the Baileys and stir to combine.
    3. Pour into prepared tin and leave in the fridge to set for 2 hours. Cut into small pieces

    You're killing me Loughc! That sounds amazing! I'm trying to be good and think of the wedding dress but man, it's hard. I love fudge! Must not make until nearer Chrismtas or it will be Operation "Let the dress out" :D :pac:


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    #65
    Loughc
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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    You're killing me Loughc! That sounds amazing! I'm trying to be good and think of the wedding dress but man, it's hard. I love fudge! Must not make until nearer Chrismtas or it will be Operation "Let the dress out" :D :pac:

    When's the wedding?


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    #66
    CheerLouth
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    Loughc wrote: »
    When's the wedding?

    Not until July but I'm a bridesmaid for my cousin Christmas week so striving not to be the fat bridesmaid! It's a struggle :(


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    #67
    Loughc
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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    Not until July but I'm a bridesmaid for my cousin Christmas week so striving not to be the fat bridesmaid! It's a struggle :(

    Ah no! Fecking cousins!! I had a wedding to attend on the 28th of December previously the suit was bet onto me :D


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    #68
    Toto Wolfcastle
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    I was uninvited to a Christmas wedding once and I was delighted. :D Ain't nobody got time for trying to fit into a dress at Christmas, and it's frowned upon to wear slippers to a wedding.


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    #69
    CheerLouth
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    I think the chances of me being uninvited are slim tbh. She has a dress bought for me....there is no escape :pac:

    Although it will be a great day!


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    #70
    CheerLouth
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    Christmas Puddings are on! :D

    I'm on a roll this year!


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    #71
    Loughc
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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    Christmas Puddings are on! :D

    I'm on a roll this year!

    Which is ironic as I am a Christmas Pudding this year and if you tip me over then I'm on a roll.... :pac: :eek:


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    #72
    chuckles30
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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    Christmas Puddings are on! :D

    I'm on a roll this year!
    Was just thinking about them this morning - my mother has always done them, but due to an accident earlier in the year she doesn't have full use of her right arm, so I don't really want her moving big pots of boiling water around.  So now I have to diplomatically offer to do them myself. 
    Do you still do boil them?  I know someone told me last year they microwave them.......but I'm sceptical about that.   Has anyone here ever done that?


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    chuckles30 wrote: »
    Was just thinking about them this morning - my mother has always done them, but due to an accident earlier in the year she doesn't have full use of her right arm, so I don't really want her moving big pots of boiling water around.  So now I have to diplomatically offer to do them myself. 
    Do you still do boil them?  I know someone told me last year they microwave them.......but I'm sceptical about that.   Has anyone here ever done that?

    You could microwave them to reheat only. They need hours of boiling to cook properly.

    If worried about heavy pots of water, then try this. Bring kettle of water to boil. Put pudding in a roomy pot on ring. Pour boiling water in beside bowl to at least half way. Cover with tight fitting lid and simmer gently for 3 to 4 hours. If you’ve got the heat right, you shouldn’t need top up. Once cooking time is done just turn heat off. Remove pudding once water is cool enough to safely do so.


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    #74
    SarahLil
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    Cheerlouth if you need anyone to sample tasting them I will happily oblige

    Anyone making puddings for the first time?


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    #75
    CheerLouth
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    chuckles30 wrote: »
    Do you still do boil them?  I know someone told me last year they microwave them.......but I'm sceptical about that.   Has anyone here ever done that?

    Mine have been boiling away merrily since 10am. They'll be done around half three/fourish. :D


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    #76
    OUTDOORLASS
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    I (think) I am....I say every year I.l make one, and never get round to it. I said earlier on this thread that I was going
    to make one, which has put pressure on me to fulfill. (I.v put the pressure on myself..not you elves....)

    Bought the ingredients for Cakes and Puds this morning, so I.l prob mix them tomorrow. I.v often mixed the fruit,
    apples/oranges, whiskey and spices in a bowl, and left them for up to 2 weeks, before I got chancce to bake.
    Ingredients marinade nicely....


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    OUTDOORLASS wrote: »
    I (think) I am....I say every year I.l make one, and never get round to it. I said earlier on this thread that I was going
    to make one, which has put pressure on me to fulfill. (I.v put the pressure on myself..not you elves....)

    Bought the ingredients for Cakes and Puds this morning, so I.l prob mix them tomorrow. I.v often mixed the fruit,
    apples/oranges, whiskey and spices in a bowl, and left them for up to 2 weeks, before I got chancce to bake.
    Ingredients marinade nicely....

    While that fruit is marinading, steal some to use in a bread and butter pud. DIVINE.


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    #78
    B0jangles
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    chuckles30 wrote: »
    Was just thinking about them this morning - my mother has always done them, but due to an accident earlier in the year she doesn't have full use of her right arm, so I don't really want her moving big pots of boiling water around. So now I have to diplomatically offer to do them myself.
    Do you still do boil them? I know someone told me last year they microwave them.......but I'm sceptical about that. Has anyone here ever done that?


    We always cooked ours in a pressure cooker, so if you have one you're comfortable using, it's a quick and tidy option.


    Secret alternative: Aldi's ordinary pudding, I think they cost about 4.99 for the big one, is really really good. It's rich and fruity and deeelicious!


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    #79
    CheerLouth
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    They're done!


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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    They're done!

    Wowsers. Can we come over now?


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    #81
    SarahLil
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    It’s looks fab


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    #82
    OUTDOORLASS
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    Wow CheerLouth, it looks gorgeous, very even....


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    #83
    Posy
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    That's gorgeous looking! :)

    Are you going to put it back in it's pudding bowl for storage?


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    #84
    CheerLouth
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    Thanks guys! :D
    Posy wrote: »
    Are you going to put it back in it's pudding bowl for storage?

    No, I wrapped them in two layers of greaseproof and then tinfoil


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    #85
    ace_irl
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    Hi everyone, I was in home-store and more at the weekend and picked up some Christmas sprinkles half price. I can't find a link to them on the website but they're little candy cane sprinkles and holly's. I think they were €1.50. I bought a few packs of them for making biscuits for the tree. I can post a photo of them later if anyone is interested!


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    #86
    Loughc
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    ace_irl wrote: »
    I can post a photo of them later if anyone is interested!

    Yes please! :)

    I can't wait to do some Christmas Baking this year.


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    #87
    ace_irl
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Yes please! :)

    I can't wait to do some Christmas Baking this year.

    Perfect! I'll do that tonight when I'm home. I think most of their baking stuff is on sale at the moment. I might need to go get more!


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    ace_irl
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    Alrighty, I’ve attached a picture of the sprinkles I picked up in Home store and more. They also had little ginger bread ones that I’m gonna get at the weekend. They’re so cute I nearly don’t want to use them!


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    #89
    Loughc
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    ace_irl wrote: »
    Alrighty, I’ve attached a picture of the sprinkles I picked up in Home store and more. They also had little ginger bread ones that I’m gonna get at the weekend. They’re so cute I nearly don’t want to use them!

    They’re adorable. Perfect festive toppings.


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    #90
    Jude13
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Seen this on a Facebook group tonight too nice not to share.

    My first #Christmasrecipe one if the easiest and one of favourites

    BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FUDGE

    How about something BAILEYS & FUDGY for the weekend.

    BAILEYS CHOCOLATE FUDGE
    - SO DELICIOUS.. You have to try it.. just 5 INGREDIENTS!!!!!!!


    ******RECIPE*****
    600G MILK OR DARK CHOCOLATE - ~ (don’t use cooking choc, I used 5-6 bars of normal Tesco own brand milk chocolate)
    1 x 375g tin condensed milk
    Pinch salt
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    100ml Baileys

    Line a 7” square tin with baking paper
    1. Break up the chocolate and melt slowly in a pot, add in the condensed milk and stir gently to melt together.
    2. Add in the vanilla extract, salt and the Baileys and stir to combine.
    3. Pour into prepared tin and leave in the fridge to set for 2 hours. Cut into small pieces

    Trying this tonight


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    #91
    dudara
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    I baked the Christmas cake on Monday night using one of my mother’s recipes. It’s got pineapple and almonds in it, so is not as dark as your traditional cake, but it’s delicious. I’ve baptised the cake with whiskey and I’ll wrap it up tight this evening.

    I probably won’t ice it. I think I’ll make marzipan, cover the cake, glaze it and then toast it lightly to get a bit of colour. I loathe shop bought marzipan and fondant icing and I honestly won’t eat a cake that uses them. If I was to ice the cake, I’d use classic royal icing.


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