Recipes by Dan Beasley-Harling: Recent Episodes
Dan Beasley-Harling
As beautiful as decorated cookies look, they can be very fiddly to make, and require some genuine artistic talent. But you’ll be amazed how easy it is to create this fabulous floral cookie bouquet! And I know you probably think…
This traditional French Christmas cake is one of my all time favourites, and having made various iterations of it over the last few years, I’ve finally settled on this signature version. And with the benefit and hindsight of subsequently teaching…
Surely you can’t improve upon the chocolate brownie, can you? Whilst there is always a place in my heart for simple classic bakes, I feel that the humble brownie is in need of a little… adult elevation. And this may…
This sweet twist on the classic Irish soda bread, is flavoured with maple syrup and cinnamon, and studded with dried cherries for some punchy sourness. The flavours are quite reminiscent of a traditional hot cross bun, and it’s just as…
Soda bread is perhaps the easiest introduction to the world of bread making, as it requires no kneading, and no lengthy proving. In fact, all the leavening is given to the bread by the baking soda that gives the bread…
Florentines are a little finicky to make, but are some of the most delicious biscuits that you’ll ever eat. Whilst some modern recipes include flour, the classic version is a simple caramel mixed with fruit and nuts, and then backed…
Look out for my new YouTube video soon, where Jon Jenkins teaches me how to bake classic Welsh treats – Bara brith and Welsh cakes!
There are few cakes that are more beloved and more ubiquitous that the classic lemon drizzle, and rightfully so. Simple to make but packed with flavour, this is the perfect cake for that mid afternoon tea break, giving you the…
Nothing says summer quite like sweet and ripe strawberries, enjoyed in the quiet shade of a lazy afternoon. And when it comes to summer desserts, I like to keep things simple too. This strawberry tart has become a summer staple…
This simple Dorset apple cake is my mother’s favourite, and I can always expect to be offered a slice when I stop by. The chunks of apple give bursts of flavour as well as a moist crumb, so it’s about…
After years of tinkering with granola recipes, this is my current favourite. In fact, I’ve stopped looking for ways to improve it; I know what I like, and I’ve found it! Making granola is super easy, and it gives you…
These perennial Easter favourites are so easy to make, even the youngest children can help make them. And best of all, these chocolate nests are ready in 15 minutes, so even those with very short attention spans can enjoy making…
The first step towards making your own sourdough, is a starter. And it’s not just great for sourdough; it’s perfect for adding depth of flavour to all of your bread recipes, especially pizza! Look out for that recipe shortly…
I wanted to create a sourdough bread recipe that is super easy to follow and execute. This was the best I could manage! The ingredients for sourdough are very simple, and getting a good result is all about technique. This…
This Italian bread is not exactly steeped in tradition, and was invented to compete with the increasingly popular French baguette in 1982. Despite its culinary youth, ciabatta has become very popular because of its fantastic flavour and impossibly airy texture.…
Bread and butter pudding is a classic English dessert, and a favourite way to use up stale bread and withering fruits. It may not be glamorous, but it is incredibly warm and comforting. Although traditionally made with sultanas, I recommend…
The Italians are the undisputed masters of dessert breads, and pandoro definitely does not disappoint. It’s the less famous sister of panettone; there’s no dried fruit, just gently scented sweetness, and an impossibly soft and fluffy crumb. To me, this…
I’m always looking to improve my recipes, and I’m delighted to say that I’ve managed to simplify my recipe for Pain de Mie significantly, without compromising any of the quality. Although you don’t absolutely need a Pullman pan (a pain…
Focaccia is a simple bread, that requires very little skill to make. That doesn’t mean you can’t make it look pretty, though; studding the dough with olives, tomatoes, and herbs will not only give great flavour – it can turn…
This recipe is just three ingredients, so it’s about as simple as it gets. But who wouldn’t adore this love sausage?! Doesn’t it look inviting?!