Delia smith christmas book recipes

What should you be cooking this month? This recipe is from Delia’s Cakes. All Delia’s recipes are tested thoroughly using conventional ovens. For fan-assisted ovens, if you are not able to switch off the fan function, delia smith christmas book recipes suggest you reduce the temperature by 20 degrees centrigrade, or check the manufacturer’s handbook, although cannot guarantee the results in the same way we can for conventional ovens.

Now gradually fold in the pre-soaked fruit mixture, chopped nuts and finally the grated lemon and orange zests. Bake the cake on the lowest shelf of the oven for 4 hours until it feels springy in the centre when lightly touched. 45 minutes longer than this, but in any case don’t look at it for 4 hours. Cool the cake for 30 minutes in the tin, then remove it to a wire rack to finish cooling. Armagnac or brandy, then wrap it in parchment-lined foil and store in an airtight tin.

Dried fruits: We have discovered a supplier who will provide everything you need with superb quality, for example pinhead currants, which are smaller and contain fewer seeds, Lexia raisins which are made from dried Muscat grapes, whole candied peels and many others. Do need to change any quantities or cooking times to make a square version? Christmas cake clarification and why brown paper? I want to thank Delia and your team for that wonderful recipe.