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Introducing our New Range of Tasty Sprinkles
Not only do our fabulous NEW sprinkles add a beautiful finish to your creations, but are absolutely bursting with flavour, adding a little extra oomph to your bakes!
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Top Baking Trends for 2022
Here at Queen we live and breathe all things baking. Over the past 120 years we’ve seen trends come and go, revivals and some that should have stayed buried. We’re always looking ahead for what’s to come in the baking world and have put all our knowledge into the baking trends you’ll see this year. Hero image credit: Michelle Bessudo
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New Zealand
Best Winter Bakes
As the balmy, warm days of Summer and Autumn start to turn into the chilly morning air of Winter, it’s only right that we rug up in a blanket next to our loved ones, and tuck into some delicious, comforting bakes. We hope you enjoy keeping out of the cold with these oh-so-sweet and super comforting desserts, as much as we enjoyed creating them!
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Vanilla
Recipes to Bake with Kids
Whether it’s making a meal or baking a cake, preparing and eating something you’ve made together is great way to bond as a family. Baking tasks can inject a little bit of math and science into the day, with the added bonus of something sweet at the end! We’ve put together a list of recipes ranging from quick and easy biscuits, to some educational bakes that can encourage a little learning within the baking process.
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Your Top Baking Ingredient Questions Answered – Pantry Basics
So, you’re an expert at eating cake, but how about making it? Today we’re taking a deep dive into all things baking, answering all your important ingredient questions to help you become a more savvy and confident baker. While you may already know a few of these tips, it’s always good to brush up on the why – baking is a science, after all!
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10 Ways to Save a Bake Fail
We’ll be honest, baking can be a little intimidating, even more so when it doesn’t turn out exactly as you expected. Even at Queen, we’ve had our fair share of “bake fails” and “not quite rights!” Take a breath and relax, it’s all part and parcel of the wonderful world of baking – we all have our off days.
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Sponge Cake
12 Secrets to The Best Sponge Cake
If there’s one thing we know for certain here at Queen, it’s that many bakers find classic sponges equally delightful and intimidating! Here’s our top twelve tips for sponge cake perfection, taken from the wisdom of the Queen Kitchen, the talented Donna Hay and much loved Country Women’s Association.
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Choosing the Perfect Vanilla for your Recipes
We know that choosing vanilla can be a little daunting at times. Read on as we help you decipher when to choose extract or paste for your recipes!
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