Baking in Australia

Australia is not particuly famous for its baked goods however they do have some of there own creations. For example Lamingtons. Lamingtons are a sweet treat perfect for parties or afternoon tea. Coconuts are widely available in Australia and grow on treesw on the beaches.
The recipe follows below:




125g butter, softened                            
1 cup caster sugar                       
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract                            
3 eggs                   
1 3/4 cups self-raising flour, sifted                       
1/2 cup milk                      
 2 cups desiccated coconut                            

Icing:

3 1/2 cups icing sugar mixture                            

 1/4 cup cocoa powder                             

  1 tablespoon butter, softened                            

  1/2 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 3cm-deep, 20cm x 30cm (base) lamington pan. Line with baking paper, leaving a 2cm overhang on all sides. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture may curdle)

Sift half the flour over butter mixture. Stir to combine. Add half the milk. Stir to combine. Repeat with remaining flour and milk. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth top. Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack. Cover with a clean tea towel. Set aside overnight.                            

Make icing: Sift icing sugar and cocoa into a bowl. Add butter and boiling water. Stir until smooth.                           

Cut cake into 15 pieces. Place coconut in a dish. Using a fork, dip 1 piece of cake in icing. Shake off excess. Toss in coconut. Place on a wire rack over a baking tray. Repeat with remaining cake, icing and coconut. Stand for 2 hours or until set. Serve.

Recipe from taste.com.au

Photo from: http://cafechocolada.blogspot.ie/2008/12/lamingtons-filled-with-vanilla-custard.html

Fairy Bread


Fairy Bread is eaten at little childrens birthday all of the world. It is a very simple thing to make.




Colourful sprinkles
White sliced pan
Butter


1. Butter the bread
2. Sprinkle sprinkles over the bread
3. Enjoy!
Photo from http://www.thekitchn.com/too-cute-fairy-bread-from-down-115658