Bread & Dough

Keep the sweet tooth troop happy with our collection of sweet dough recipes. We defy you to walk past a tray of our <a href="/recipes/cinnamon-buns">cinnamon buns</a> fresh from the oven and not pinch one. 
 
Start the day with a toasted <a href="/recipes/teacakes">currant teacake</a> or a <a href="/recipes/chocolate-and-pistachio-breakfast-wreath">chocolate and pistachio breakfast wreath</a> - put the ‘mmm’ into good morning with these sweet dough recipes.

There are so many sweet dough recipes waiting for you to try at Baking Mad. From teacakes to brioche, bake something sweet and tasty today

Sweet Doughs

From breadsticks to brioche, sourdough to pizza dough - we have a medley of bread and dough recipes to see you through from breakfast to dinner.&nbsp; 
 
Love a 'pop in the breadmaker' bake? Or perhaps more of a 'get stuck in and sticky' <a href="/recipes/bacon-and-cheese-loaf">hand baked loaf</a>? Whatever type of baker you are, bread baking apprentice to artisan extraordinaire we have the best bread recipes.

Making your own bread from scratch is incredibly satisfying. We also have pizza dough recipes, doughnuts and so much more. Try them out today.

Bread Recipes | Easy & Delicious Bread & Dough Recipes

Fill your house with the aroma of freshly baked bread

There are lots of ways to make a cake; dress it up with decorations or celebrate its full naked glory. A ‘drop of vanilla’ birthday cake, "one more slice" banana bread or decadent chocolate cake recipes. Rolled. Stacked. Filled. You bake the rules. 
 
For beginners, the classic <a href="/recipes/lemon-drizzle-cake">Lemon Drizzle cake</a> is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Or for more experimental bakers, stack the tiers high and fill the cakes with hidden surprises. When cake is life, not just for birthdays, we say let’s get baking.

Baking a cake is a fine art, but one that can be mastered by many. Browse through our cake recipes and find the perfect one for you.

Cake Recipes | Easy Cake Ideas

Old Favourites & Classic Cakes

Cakes

Chocolately truffles, creamy fudge, the fluffiest marshmallows, we defy not to become giddy like a child in a sweet shop with these sweet recipes.&nbsp; 
 
From nostalgic sweets, <a href="/recipes/white-chocolate-snowies">snowies</a> and <a href="/recipes/chocolate-nutella-mice">chocolate mice</a> to <a href="/recipes/turkish-delight">Turkish delight</a> and <a href="/recipes/peppermint-creams">Peppermint Creams</a>, the hardest decision will be which one to try first. Pick n Mix to your hearts delight or share the love creating the greatest Willy Wonkeriffic edible gifts for friends and family.

The most exciting confectionery and sweets recipes including Turkish delight & chocolate fondant are on Baking Mad. Pick your favourites and make them today

Confectionery Recipes | How to Make Homemade Candy Sweets & Chocolates

Try your hand at making homemade confectionery recipes

Confectionery

Crunch, snap or dunk. However you like to eat your biscuits, we have something for everyone. Our irresistible 5* Millies <a href="/recipes/copycat-chocolate-chip-millie-s-cookies">chocolate chip cookie recipe</a> is a must for all cookie lovers. You call it eating the whole batch, we call it taste testing.&nbsp; 
 
When it comes to biscuit recipes, go simple with <a href="/recipes/shortbread-fingers">shortbread</a> or spice up your life with <a href="/recipes/gingerbread-dough">gingerbread</a>. There's even a <a href="/recipes/dog-biscuits">dog biscuit recipe</a> for your pampered pooches.

Cookies and biscuits can often be confused, but either way, they are delicious and easy to make. We have loads of recipes for you to try out. Happy baking

Cookies And Biscuit Recipes | How to Make Easy Biscuit & Cookies at Home

Fill up your biscuit tin!

Cookies & Biscuits

Mini or mighty, one in a jar, for the best cupcake recipe you needn't look that far.&nbsp;Vanilla, Oreo, Biscoff? Chocoholics, all hail the 5* <a href="/recipes/mary-berry-chocolate-cupcakes">Mary Berry chocolate cupcake recipe</a>.&nbsp;Keep kids busy with <a href="/recipes/chocolate-cake-pops">cake pops</a> and <a href="/recipes/simple-fairy-cakes">fairy cakes</a>. We even have <a href="/recipes/feta-cheese-and-herb-cupcakes">savoury cupcakes</a> to jazz up lunchtime. 
 
Mad about muffins? From blueberry to banana muffin recipes; the tastiest way to sneak in your 5 a day. <a href="/recipes/gluten-free-chocolate-and-cherry-muffins">Gluten free muffins</a>, <a href="/recipes/vegan-blueberry-muffins">vegan muffins</a>, you will be spoilt for choice.

Cupcakes and muffins both have a place in our hearts and they’re similar in looks and how they’re baked. Here are our favourite cupcake and muffin recipes.

Cupcakes & Muffin Recipes | Easy Recipes & Best Bakes

Bake a batch & share with friends!

Cupcakes & Muffins

All about the heavenly desserts? Whatever the season or occasion we have dessert ideas from summery meringues, pavlovas to panna cottas. In winter snuggle down with warming and comforting puds, whether it be&nbsp;a humble crumble or creamy rice pudding. 
 
If cheesecake is your kryptonite we suggest you look away now - from <a href="/recipes/new-york-baked-cheesecake">New York Vanilla</a> to <a href="/recipes/toblerone-cheesecake">Toblerone</a>, our selection is guaranteed to leave you weak at the knees.

Desserts come in many shapes and sizes. Baking Mad has a full collection of dessert recipes that you simply have to try. Get them here.

Dessert Recipes | Easy Desserts for Every Occasion

Browse dessert recipes for every occasion

Desserts

Ice cream recipes have never been simpler, no ice cream maker needed! Maple fudge, strawberry ripple, mint choc chip and rum – no need to be so vanilla (although this is also yummy). Serve in an <a href="/recipes/arctic-roll">arctic roll</a>, <a href="/recipes/fruity-knickerbocker-glory">knickerbocker glory</a>, <a href="/recipes/ice-cream-cookie-sandwich">cookie sandwich</a> or an indulgent ice cream cake, guaranteed smiles all round.
It’s not just ice cream recipes; granitas, sorbets, frozen yoghurts and ice lolly recipes. Lots of icy delights, so free up your freezer.

Discover the perfect homemade ice cream & ice lolly recipes with the latest tips, and learn how to make anything from vanilla ice cream to an ice lolly.

Homemade Ice Cream & Ice Lolly Recipes | Easy Frozen Homemade Treats

There's nothing better than homemade ice cream...

Homemade Ice Cream & Ice Lollies

Fluffy <a href="/recipes/buttercream-icing">basic buttercream </a>(or frosting) really is the icing on any cake. Simple to whip up, satisfying to gobble up. Master a buttercream recipe and experiment with flavours, or add cocoa for the best <a href="/recipes/salted-chocolate-buttercream">chocolate buttercream</a>. 
 
From rainbow buttercream, roses or ruffles, we have the piping tips and techniques to grow your decorating skills. More of an icing traditionalist?

Try one of our many icing & buttercream recipes and make something delicious today Learn how to make the perfect icing or buttercream filling for your cake.

Icing & Buttercream Recipes | Simple & Easy Sweet Toppings

From royal icing to fondant icing and flooding, we have it all

Icing & Buttercream

You can’t beat homemade, bursting with fruit and veg. <a href="/recipes/lemon-curd">Lemon curd</a>, <a href="/recipes/orange-and-whisky-marmalade">Orange and Whiskey marmalade</a>, <a href="/recipes/glitter-strawberry-jam-with-champagne">glitter Strawberry jam</a> - your toast has never tasted so good. 
 
Revolutionise your tarts and pies with chutneys, curds, jams and jellies that will have your friends begging for the recipe. It couldn't be simpler with our friendly tutorials, you'll know how to make jam in no time.

Discover jams, marmalade, chutneys & other preserve recipes on Baking Mad. Jams & preserves are a key part of many traditional cuisines all over the world.

Jams, Marmalades & Chutney Recipes | Easy Homemade Preserves

Are spreads and preserves your jam?

Jams, Marmalade, Chutneys & Preserves

Traditionally <a href="/recipes/basic-pancakes">thin crepes</a> or thick and fluffy <a href="/recipes/american-pancakes">American Pancakes</a>? Stack with berries, maple and bacon, or fill with spinach and ricotta. 
 
Keto, Vegan or Gluten Free, the humble pancake is flipping fabulous whatever the occasion. For the ultimate batter indulgence, a mountain of waffles drizzled with syrup or a plate of cinnamon Churros dipped in chocolate. Heavenly.&nbsp;

Pancakes aren't just for Shrove Tuesday. From crÃªpe to American style, discover the variety of exciting pancake and pancake batter recipes on Baking Mad.of exciting pancake and pancake batter recipes on Baking Mad.

Pancakes & Pancake Batters

Pancakes are for life, not just for Pancake Day

Pancakes & Crepe Batters

Whether you need a simple shortcrust pastry recipe, fabulous filo or puff perfection, we have something for everyone. Even Vegan potato pastry. 
 
Learn <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-blind-bake-pastry">how to blind bake pastry</a> and once you have mastered the basics, tart it up to your hearts delight. Travel the world from Danish pastries to French Pastries, Austrian Strudels to Greek Spanakopita. Sweet or savoury. Steak pie or apple pie. We have more swirls, rolls and turnovers than a gymnast.

Looking for a easy, tasty pastry recipe? You've come to the right place From Yorkshire puddings to apple pies, discover the many recipes on Baking Mad.

Pastries, Pies & Tart Recipes | Easy Ideas for Best Savoury Bakes

Grab your rolling pins and let’s get baking.

Pastries, Pies & Tarts

How to make scones has never been easier with our foolproof tips and tricks on how to rub together butter and flour. Whether you’re “jam then cream” or vice versa there's something for everyone. 
 
Sweet or savoury. Cheese scones galore. Marmite lovers will go crazy for our <a href="/recipes/cheese-and-marmite-scones">Cheese and Marmite scones</a> - the ultimate taste sensation. Bring your ‘A’ game to afternoon tea with these easy scone recipes. The yummiest fruit scones, calorie conscious, buttermilk and <a href="/recipes/gluten-free-afternoon-scones">gluten free scones</a>.

Three scones on a plate filled with jam and cream with pot of jam and knife with cream

Discover our easy scone & shortcake recipes from Baking Mad & find your favourite scone recipe. Learn the secrets of this traditional English treat

Scones & Shortcake Recipes | Baking Mad

Once they’re scone, they’re scone

Scones & Shortcakes

We have the perfect accompaniment to any pud - velvety <a href="/recipes/vanilla-custard">vanilla custard</a>. Or for a touch of nostalgia, a spoonful of feel-good <a href="/recipes/pink-custard">pink custard</a>. 
 
For ultimate indulgence, our <a href="/recipes/salted-caramel-sauce-three-ways">salted caramel sauce</a> is pure heaven. Drizzle on ice cream, or hide inside melt-in-the-middle puds; it’s also tasty eaten secretly by the spoonful. Gift these sweet sauces to your loved ones and you will be guaranteed friends for life.

Find the most delicious sweet sauces recipes on Baking Mad. Whether you're looking to make bread, caramel or cranberry sauce, you can try one here today

Sauces & Condiments | Simple Homemade Sauce Recipes

Feeling Saucy?

Sweet Sauces

Can we tempt you with a traybake? Breath-taking brownies, blissful blondies, fabulous flapjacks. Maybe our millionaires shortbread recipe? Crunchy biscuit base, velvety caramel and sweet chocolate to finish. 
 
Is your mouth watering yet? Traybakes are a cinch with kids - like our ‘anything goes’ <a href="/recipes/biscoff-rocky-road">Rocky Road recipes</a>, simple to make and scrumptious to snuffle. You're in the right place for the yummiest traybake recipes.

Traybakes are a delicious collection of baked cakes, slices and squares that are baked in a tray and then sliced up into portions. Find your traybake match here.

Traybake Recipes | Easy Flapjacks & Best Brownies

Deliciously simple traybake recipes

Traybakes

Get hands-on with these family-friendly recipes for hundreds &amp; thousands of fun. From your wonky wing <a href="/recipes/easy-fairy-cakes">Fairy Cakes</a> to your 'are they ready yet?' <a href="/recipes/copycat-chocolate-chip-millie-s-cookies">Copycat Millie’s Cookies</a>. Trust us when we say you’ll have the entire family waiting by the oven until the timer goes off.
Looking for something quick and easy that doesn't scrimp out on flavour? Try our <a href="/recipes/mars-bar-squares">Mars Bar Squares</a>,&nbsp;they’re quite literally out of this world!

Family baking recipes are easy for kids to handle with mom or dad’s supervision. Have a look through our child-friendly baking recipes and get baking with the fam.

Family Baking | Family Baking Recipes | Baking Mad

Family baking is all about messy fingers and smiley faces

Family Baking Recipes

Recipes

Tips & Tricks

These Teacakes fill our kitchens with the most delicious smell and taste just as good. A great recipe for beginners, we like ours toasted and smothered in butter and jam. Made in just six steps with Allinson's sweet dough. For fans of savoury bakes, try our <a data-item-id="6223c994-5fae-51f7-be15-8d55835179da" href="">Wholemeal bagels</a>, made with Allinson's wholemeal dough-perfect for breakfast.

Teacakes

We all know that homemade hot cross buns are the best and they’re worth the effort. In this recipe we show you how to make traditional hot cross buns which are filled with fruit. Who doesn't love a warm hot cross bun served with lashings of butter? These currant buns are to be enjoyed all year round, not just for Easter. 
 
Need a helping hand? Learn everything from <a data-item-id="411cd2c4-6262-5a8a-a343-6b28d5140564" href="">how to knead dough</a> right through to <a data-item-id="1c895d3e-9e10-579c-a4b6-3fea51e346d2" href="">piping the cross on the top of the buns.</a>

Hot Cross Buns

These deliciously indulgent iced fingers are a wonderful cheeky afternoon treat for all of the family. Beautifully soft dough, drizzled with sticky icing and oozing full of vanilla cream and jam…bliss!

Iced Finger Buns

These sourdough hot cross buns are really delicious. Hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday. These are sweet and spicy and easy to make. They've been made using a sourdough starter in place of yeast to make the dough rise. First you need your <a data-item-id="d4746239-a760-52a7-8d50-9d0e075ecdb8" href="">sourdough starter</a>. Once made, you can eat your buns warm on the day or freeze them for up to 2 months.&nbsp;

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns

Our friend John Whaite was inspired by a trip to Stockholm when he created this cinnamon bun recipe. John shares with us that it’s important to include the cardamom as well as the cinnamon to get the authentic flavour. This recipe is very much like a warming cuddle in every mouthful. If you're after something carby and scrumptious, then put the kettle on, this is the perfect yummy recipe, just for you.

Cinnamon Buns

Our soft and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls made with Allinson's sweet dough. This recipe uses deep muffin tins so the caramel and cinnamon pool at the bottom of every roll for extra-added flavour. Great for confident bakers and fans of warm, spicy flavours, we like ours with a cup of coffee mid-morning or shared with friends. 
 
Beginner bakers may like to try our <a data-item-id="19ac3d4e-f4b7-5943-a388-02087d7bdf10" href="">Teacakes&nbsp;Recipe</a>, also made with Allinson's sweet dough. 
 
Tips for making the best cinnamon rolls: 
 
1. Don't overheat the milk 
Make sure to let the milk cool once you've brought it to the boil, otherwise, it could kill the yeast. A good tip is to dip your finger in the milk- it should feel warm but not hot. 
 
2. Which yeast should I use? 
We recommend Allinson's Easy Bake Yeast as it'll give your dough a quick rise. The yeast can be added with the flour straight from the pack and will become activated as soon as it meets the liquid.&nbsp; 
 
3. Which milk is best? 
We would always use whole milk to make these delicious cinnamon rolls, however, you can substitute non-dairy milk. 
 
Find out below how to make easy cinnamon rolls from scratch!

Cinnamon Rolls

This delicious sweet bread is infused with hints of orange and chocolate all twisted together to make an awesome flavour combination. This is definitely one to try at your next coffee morning and a great way to use up any chocolate leftovers after Christmas or Easter.

Chocolate & Orange Northumberland Twist

Picture this - warm sticky buns straight from the oven and a hot cup of tea or coffee... If this sounds like the perfect time out then what are you waiting for? This Maple &amp; Cinnamon Sticky Buns recipe is a must try recipe, give it a bake - you won't regret it.&nbsp;

Maple & Cinnamon Sticky Buns

These vegan hot cross buns are so easy to make. They don't contain any dairy which makes them completely vegan. Hot cross buns are traditionally made around Easter time and this recipe will have the whole family enjoying a tasty tradition. These buns will last for 3 days in an airtight container. If you'd like to freeze them, slice them horizonally in half beforehand. This will make it easier to toast them straight from the oven without needing to defrost them first.

Vegan Hot Cross Buns

We love sweet bread bakes and our Cinnamon and Raisin Swirl made with Allinson's white dough is a firm favourite. Great for confident bakers, we like ours with a cup of coffee, the perfect complement to the warm, spicy cinnamon and juicy sweet raisins. Fans of our Cinnamon and Raisin Swirl will be sure to love our <a data-item-id="c45da536-3e6b-5fe7-b21e-b99962548184" href="">Cinnamon Buns</a> made with Allinson's dough.

Cinnamon & Raisin Swirl Bread

These hot cross buns have a mixture of spelt, oats and strong white bread flour. They contain lots of fruit which packs a punch for flavour.&nbsp; If you're looking for a more nutritious version of the classic hot cross bun, then this is the recipe for you.

Lighter Hot Cross Buns

If you love the flavours and spices of a hot cross bun loaf you should try this delicious bread maker recipe. A slice of this loaf tastes great toasted for breakfast or enjoyed with a nice cup of tea. If you don't have a bread machine simply follow our recipe&nbsp;from Step 8 onwards.

Hot Cross Bun Loaf

A lovely rich, sweet bread with chunks of chocolate inside.&nbsp;Bake this chocolate bread in a savarin ring mould for an impressive shape to the baked bread.

Chocolate bread 

Who doesn't love an iced finger? The combination of a slightly savoury dough with a sweet glazed topping? It's the best of both worlds!&nbsp; But they don't have to be boring - why not make them stand out from the crowd a little and add a fun twist?

Twisted Iced Fingers

This fruit and spice loaf is so yummy, and can be enjoyed all year round not just at Christmas.

Fruit and spice loaf

These festive stollen cinnamon rolls are a twist on a timeless classic. There's nothing better than the smell of these freshly baked, warm spiced stollen cinnamon rolls in the run up to Christmas. Made in eight easy steps, this recipe will fast become a family favourite.&nbsp;

Festive Stollen Cinnamon Rolls

Wow your family with this beautiful chocolate and pistachio bread wreath, filled to the brim with lovely yum nutty and chocolatey flavours. A feast for the eyes and stomach, this is one for special occasions. If you don’t have a sweet tooth (apparently there are some of us?!) then try our <a data-item-id="b5c51625-51dc-5a04-96ae-70a5e4789c8c" href="">Wholemeal Wreath&nbsp;Recipe</a>&nbsp; made with Allinson's wholemeal dough- slightly simpler to make and just as tasty and beautiful.

Chocolate & Pistachio Breakfast Wreath

In this recipe, we show you how to make vegan stollen. This recipe uses vegan butter as a substitute so you can still enjoy the same festive treats as everyone else! For the best stollen, make 2-3 weeks in advance as it matures with flavour over time. Store in baking parchment in an airtight container at room temperature.&nbsp;

Vegan Stollen

Filled with dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips these are a real treat for Easter Sunday. They are simple to make, with plenty of opportunity to get the kids mixing, kneading and glazing. We've included two videos in this recipe to help you with the kneading and &nbsp;adding the symbolic crosses to the tops. These buns will keep for 2 days in a sealed container and are delicious toasted.

Cranberry & Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

A lovely sweet loaf with a hint of orange and subtle kick of ginger, this deliciously moreish loaf is one that you will want to bake time and time again.