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

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

Bread & Dough

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

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 | Child-Friendly Baking Recipes | Baking Mad

Family baking is all about messy fingers and smiley faces

Family Baking Recipes

Recipes

Tips & Tricks

Try these yummy strawberry jam tarts, the kids will love them. They are easy to bake and delicious to eat. Alternatively you can fill them with lemon curd instead of jam.

Strawberry Jam Tarts

Bake a trip down memory lane with this retro bake. A firm school favourite, sweet pastry base topped with jam and cornflakes. Best served drizzled in a large helping of custard.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cornflake Tart

This cheese and onion pasties recipe is perfect for a summer picnic. Best eaten hot from the oven, but are also good cold or can be reheated. We've included a classic video below to show you how to make the pastry.

Cheese & Onion Pasties

A Cheese and Tomato Quiche, a classic combination of flavours that works wonderfully. Serve with salad for a light lunch or with new potatoes and vegetables for quick dinner. This is perfect made with homegrown tomatoes and creamy cheddar cheese. We've added a video to this recipe to show you how to bake the pastry case blind with baking beans. Watch it below.&nbsp;

Cheese & Tomato Quiche

This steak pie is so yummy and is a perfect winter warmer.&nbsp; Why not give it a try, make it for yourself or for friends. Make it easy using ready-made <a data-item-id="05b32076-6077-5805-a9c7-894bfe5b60b5" href="">shortcut pastry</a>.

Traditional steak pie

This classic French apples tart has a layer of buttery apple puree underneath golden slices of apple. &nbsp; For this you will need a 10" (25cm) round loose bottomed fluted flan tin.

Apple tart

This filling and comforting Suet Crusted Beef &amp; Onion Pie has a rich minced beef filling and a light and fluffy suet crust on top. Its a wonderful winter warmer and simple to make too.

Suet Crusted Beef & Onion Pie

Little tarts of jammy sweetness.&nbsp; Perfect to make with a selection of homemade jams.&nbsp; Afternoon tea is just not the same with out jam tarts!

Mini Jam Tarts

This Fearne Cotton recipe is the queen of all tarts. Bejewelled with raspberries and a vegan chocolate smooth filling, you'll find yourself saying " just one more slice". The crust is light yet sturdy and the filling is dairy free yet beyond creamy. The crunch of the pastry combined with the creaminess of the filling, topped with the sharp raspberries, makes every bite moreish and heavenly. You're going to love this.

Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Tart

This traditional Welsh pudding is delicious served hot or cold with a generous amount of cream.

Welsh Amber Pudding

Making puff pastry couldn't be easier, follow our guide and impress your friends.&nbsp; Will they be able to tell the difference between shop bought and homemade?! Don't forget to freeze any leftovers to use again on a rainy day.

Puff pastry

Fancy a flash back to your school days? This delicious fudge tart will take you there. Even if you don't remember this from your childhood you are going to want to add this recipe&nbsp;to your favourites.

Fudge Tart

A great way to finish off a meal is with a delicious slice of warm apple pie, served with custard, cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Apple Pie

An all time favourite, this Proper Quiche Lorraine recipe is ideal for summer evening al fresco dining and those last minute Sunday picnics. Taken from Eric's 'Tart It Up' book. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Proper Quiche Lorraine

These pastry tarts are named after the village of Ecclefechan in Dumfries and Galloway and have a treacly filling of dark muscovado sugar, dried fruit and cherries.

Ecclefechan tarts

Salmon, mushrooms and leeks combine to make this fish pie a delicious dinner.&nbsp;Serve hot with your choice of salad or vegetables.

Salmon, mushroom and leek pie

This gorgeous lemon tart, or tart au citron in French,&nbsp;is so versatile it can be&nbsp;perfect for a special dinner party or simply a picnic in summer. The lovely buttery pastry and zesty filling is wonderful served with a scoop of clotted cream.

Lemon Tart

Filled with jam and topped with a ground almond frangipane, this classic tart is delicious served cold. Top it with flaked almonds before baking if liked, or alternatively top with icing.

Simple Bakewell Tart

A fantastic taste of the Caribbean. These Jamaican Beef Patties are a really good alternative to Cornish Pasties and they pack in the flavour. Serve your patties with traditional Caribbean Hardo Bread or simply have as a snack on their own. The wholemeal flour adds a light nutty taste to compliment the meaty filling and if you can handle the heat you can add some Scotch Bonnet peppers to the beef filling.

Jamaican Beef Patties

This refreshing zesty tart is so simple to make and can be prepared in advance and left in the fridge overnight. Perfect for a stress free dinner party pudding.

Lemon fridge tart

With our helpful how to’s, tips and tricks you will soon learn <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-blind-bake-pastry">how to blind bake</a>, knead and create simple pastry that you can roll out for every bake. 
 
Simple <a href="/recipes/shortcrust-pastry">shortcrust pastry</a> recipe? <a href="/recipes/wholemeal-shortcrust-pastry">Wholemeal shortcrust</a> version? Searching for perfect <a href="/recipes/puff-pastry">puff pastry</a>? Look no further. The whole family will line up to taste test.

Whether you're looking for puff, shortcrust, dessert or wholemeal pastry, our range of simple recipes have you covered. Try one today with Baking Mad

Basic Pastry Recipes

Mastering basic pastry skills will unlock a whole new world of baking

Basic Pastry

Fill with sweet apples, sticky fruit jam or mix it up with mincemeat or even mini chunks of marzipan. Roll it, fold it, tuck it. Homemade <a href="/recipes/danish-pastries">Danish pastries</a> are a little extra effort, but completely worth it, you won't want to buy shop-bought again. 
 
The beauty of homemade pastry is you can prep and freeze in advance ready for when those surprise house guests pop by.&nbsp;

We've got sweet and savoury covered in our Danish pastry range. Try one of our easy to follow recipes and bake something delicious today

Danish Pastry Recipes

Bring your ‘A’ game to brunch with a plethora of homemade Danish pastries.

Danish Pastries

Profiteroles, croissants and croquembouche are just a few French recipes on offer. Whilst some may be trickier in technique the extra effort is rewarded with the taste. 
 
With recipes created by French pâtissier Eric Lanlard, such as <a href="/recipes/choux-parisienne">Choux Parisienne</a>, <a href="/recipes/cornetto-alla-cremas">Cornetto Alla Cremas</a> and <a href="/recipes/chocolate-mille-feuille-with-blackberries-and-cassis">Mille Feuille</a> these recipes are authentic and delicious.

Enjoy croissants, eclairs and pain au chocolat as part of our French choux pastry range. Try one today with an easy to follow recipe. Delicious

French Pastries | Baking Mad

There’s no need to travel to France to enjoy fine French pastries

French Pastries

The yummiest homemade shortcrust pastry wrapped around flavoursome fillings. Keep it classic with our 5* foolproof <a href="/recipes/cheese-and-onion-pasties">cheese and onion</a> combo or try the Hairy Bikers <a href="/recipes/vegetarian-pasties">vegetarian potato pasty</a> - the results will be ‘mmm’.

Have a look at our pasty range and find the perfect addition to your summer picnic. We like them fresh from the oven but they're equally as tasty cold.

Pasty Recipes

Once you’ve tried these pasty recipes you will be dreaming about them all week long

Pasties

Quiches are so much more than beige party food, especially the homemade variety. Quiche recipes are surprisingly simple. Satisfyingly scrummy.&nbsp; Crispy shortcrust pastry case filled with a silky filling packed with flavour. 
 
From how to <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-blind-bake-pastry">blind bake pastry</a> to <a href="/baking-tips/how-to-line-a-pastry-case-and-bake-it-blind">filling your pastry tin</a>, we will guide every step of the way with tips and how to tutorials. Master the basics with our <a href="/recipes/cheese-and-tomato-quiche">cheese and tomato quiche</a> or personalise to your heart's content.

Perfect with a salad for a light lunch or with new potatoes and vegetables for dinner. Try one of our quiche recipes today

Quiche Recipes

Surprisingly simple. Satisfyingly scrummy quiche recipes.

Quiche

Take your picnics up a notch with homemade pork pies and sausage rolls. For a special touch, Candice Brown’s <a href="/recipes/black-pudding-sausage-rolls">Black Pudding Sausage Rolls</a> are a recipe to marvel over. 
 
Breathe new life into dinner time with our pie recipes; from traditional <a href="/recipes/traditional-steak-pie">steak pie</a> to <a href="/recipes/fish-pie-with-leek-and-chorizo">fish pie with chorizo</a>. Christmas leftovers will be a thing of the past with our <a href="/recipes/turkey-ham-and-leek-pie">turkey, ham and leek pie</a>. Can we tempt you with a luxurious <a href="/recipes/individual-beef-wellington">Beef Wellington</a>?

Pies, rolls or plaits, take your pick Begin with the Baking Mad selection of recipes that will provide tasty meals for all occasions.

Savoury Pies, Rolls & Plaits

Rolls, swirls, plaits and pies, we have them all.

Tart up your picnic with dinky quiche lorraines, they're sure to be the star of the show. Party food has never been tastier with mini <a href="/recipes/roasted-balsamic-red-onion-and-feta-tarts">red onion and feta tarts</a>. Or for a lighter summer dinner, enjoy a slice (or two) of Candice Brown’s <a href="/recipes/salmon-prawn-and-asparagus-tart">Salmon, Prawn and Asparagus Tart</a>. 
 
For the dreamiest of starters Eric Lanlard’s <a href="/recipes/lancashire-fig-tart">fig tart</a> is sure to tickle those taste buds.

Giving your sweet tooth a rest? We have a great selection of savoury tarts to bake. From crab tarts to quiche Lorraine, check them out today

Savoury Tarts

 We just can’t resist these scrummy savoury tart recipes

If that doesn’t get your mouth watering we don’t know what will. If you're searching for a lighter option, you will love our <a href="/recipes/apple-strudel">low calorie strudel</a>; apples, almonds, cinnamon and spice, with a hint of Half Spoon. 
 
It’s not just the strudels that are filled with great stuff, our recipes are packed with handy pastry tips to arm you with all you need to become a pastry guru.

Check out our mouth watering strudel recipes. Drizzle your strudel with cream and custard to end your dinner party the right way. Bake one today

Strudel Recipes

Oh Strudel. Sweet tasty fillings encased in layers of crispy pastry

Strudels

From cherry pie to apple pie, bitesize or jumbo slice, our fruit pie selection will make it tough to pick just one. For a taste of autumn try our <a href="/recipes/pumpkin-pie">pumpkin pie</a> or <a href="/recipes/mini-pecan-pies">mini pecan pie</a> recipe. Our <a href="/recipes/mississippi-mud-pie">Mississippi Mud Pie</a> recipe is a winner for chocolate lovers. 
 
Not a pastry fan? Our simple <a href="/recipes/key-lime-pie">key lime pie</a> with its buttery biscuit base and zesty filling will put a smile on everyone’s face.

There's no better way to conclude your dinner party or spruce up your afternoon tea than with a selection of sweet pies. Take a look at our recipes

Sweet Pies

Hey sweetie pie, we've some delicious sweet pie recipes we think you're going to love.

Chocoholics will love our rich <a href="/recipes/chocolate-tart">chocolate tart</a>. Or perhaps a <a href="/recipes/lemon-tart">lemon tart</a> for the fruity ones? Step back in time with cornflake tart, treacle tart and fudge tart. Egg custard and Bakewell tarts are sure to please the masses. 
 
Keep the kids entertained with our simple <a href="/recipes/giant-jam-tart">jam tart</a> recipe or sweeten up breakfast with <a href="/recipes/pop-tarts">homemade pop tarts</a>. Our vegan-friendly <a href="/recipes/vegan-chocolate-ganache-tarts">chocolate ganache tarts</a> are beautiful showstoppers that will wow everyone.

Our sweet tarts collection provides a combination of tradition and innovation. All the recipes are equally delicious and gorgeous to look at. Get baking