SARAH RAINEY BAKES

This recipe is based on pastéis de nata, or Portuguese custard tarts, an authentic - and incredibly delicious - delicacy made from baked...

I love fruit and nut chocolate almost as much as I used to love the ads for Cadbury's Fruit and Nut. The ones with the man canoeing down...

Crisp, golden and toasty on the outside, slightly chewy in the centre – coconut macaroons are the BEST. If you've never tried them you...

The sun's out, it's Friday afternoon... and all anyone cares about is the football tomorrow. Life's too short to spend it slaving away in...

Today, dear bakers, I want to talk to you about Fifteens. Now, I grew up in Northern Ireland. And much as I love my Motherland, it's not...

These mellow yellow pots are like little bursts of summer – fresh, citrussy sponge with a gooey centre and a sticky lemon curd glaze on...

Bank Holiday baking is my favourite kind of baking. You've had a lie-in, the out-of-office is on and the whole day stretches ahead, full...

This simple, one-layer cake is dense, moist and syrupy. It uses almonds instead of flour, which gives it a rich, toasty texture, and...

This comforting, fruity pud reminds me of my childhood: something warm and stodgy to tuck into on a chilly evening, preferably drenched...

How do you improve an Oreo cookie? By deep frying it, of course. Crunchy, chocolatey batter on the outside, with an oozy, creamy centre,...

Crisp, buttery, light as a pillow... these little beauties are to die for. I first tasted them in Madrid, where no bakery is ever without...

This comforting pudding is a twist on the traditional teatime snack – and a handy way of using up leftover hot cross buns. There are so...

Bittersweet dark chocolate and crunchy ginger biscuits... is there any better combination? These little after-dinner pots are creamy,...

Half-soup, half-toastie, this bowl of hearty goodness will transport you somewhere cosy and warm on a cold day. I love French onion soup,...

My name is Sarah and I am a Nutella addict. There. I said it. I could eat Nutella on EVERYTHING - on toast, in sandwiches, in my coffee,...

This simple sponge cake is a secret showstopper. It may look plain but it's sweet, light and fluffy as a cloud. Serve it for afternoon...

There is, apparently, a story in China that pizza-lovers the world over have the humble spring onion pancake to thank for their favourite...

When I was little, Rice Krispie buns were my FAVOURITE. Obviously I loved eating them - no party was worth going to if there weren't...

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a lovely Christmas... and here's to all the exciting baking adventures ahead in 2018. I know it's meant...

These sparkling, jewelled jellies are the perfect festive dessert - especially if you're looking for something a little different to...