Lesley Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Packet batter mix Sarah - I'm speechless now - and that doesn't happen often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Live is too short to make Batter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Sarah!! If I can make batter, anyone can!! I use an economical recipe from an old 1930s cookbook which never fails for either toad in the hole or yorkshire puds. 4oz plain flour 1 egg 1/2 pint milk Make sure that your oil is nice and hot in the tin you're using and it shouldn't stick and also make sure that the oven temperature is hot enough to cook it all the way though. I've had soggy batter before when I've forgotten to put the temperature up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 I Know, I know I have made it before, but then I always seem to have no flour..... So I keep a pack in the cupboard & it works really well I am not usually into conveniences like this - honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Don't worry about it Sarah. My Mum has bought Aunt Bessie's in the past ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 We had some at my Dads last weekend - they were suprisingly good - in fact I praised him on his baking skills THEN saw the packet on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I know! They are rather nice, aren't they and brilliant if you're struggling with Christmas Dinner so I did let Mum off but it's a standing joke with us now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Chunkin- get a really good non stick or emamel baking tray.They are expensive, but they are worth every penny I always use packet batter mix And I add a chopped red onion about 5 mins before I put the batter mix in - it always comes out a treat Actually - I agree with Sarah on this. At least with a packet mix you are virtually guaranteed success. It's better than having all toad and no hole. (Apologies to all you purists.... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkin Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Thank you all for your advice! Looks like toad-in-the-hole will be on our menu this week Will try Kate's recipe first (and make sure I'm using my best dish/hot oil etc) and if I still stuff it up it'll be packet mix next time We can get really good sausages from a farm close by and it's easy to make a veggie alternative Getting hungry now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 (Apologies to all you purists.... ) I'm not a purist ! I just find it's cheaper to do it myself. Just call me CheapsKate! Years ago, I used to buy mixes for things until I realised I could do it myself at a fraction of the cost! It's also more fun and yes, I do have disasters! Quite a lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 It's also more fun and yes, I do have disasters! Quite a lot ! I don't believe that Kate! I have this image of you hurrying round a kitchen throwing things into various bowls, juggling eggs, managing three ovens and having everything turn out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 My kitchen's only big enough for one oven and I don't even have a microwave!! The hurrying and juggling's about right but things do come out of the oven looking nothing like they did in the recipe book though sometimes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophieam101 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 That book is da best I have made the butter and truffels and am in the middle of making bread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Apart from Sophie - well done with the cooking Sophie .........how can you all come on a post about the River Cottage Cookbook and talk about packet batter? HFW will be round taking his books back (sorry Kate - I know you make your own as well ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 well, I started the thread saying how good the book is ,but I brought up the packet batter too........ Just one of lifes little conveniences & it works for me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 You'll be at me today then Lesley - I used frozen yorkshires Don't tell anyone will you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Ohhhhhhh - Gina! And I thought I was naughty with my packet batter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Don't worry Gina! We won't tell. You and my Mum can be in the Frozen Yorkie Users Club ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Glad I'm not alone in my terrible attempt at making yorkies from scratch....and people keep telling me how easy it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 OK OK - I give up! I can make an OK batter/yorkshires but Carl makes excellent yorkshires - so I let him make them I use mine for pancakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Paul Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hello, I was thinking about getting this book but I do not have any children. Does anyone recommend it still? I really like river cottage, is this book especially for children cooking or would it be ok for me as well? Thanks Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yes, definitely Paul. It's a good basic book with clear instructions for all the essential things you need to be able to cook plus some interesting and tasty recipes too. I love the book and use it a lot even though I've been cooking for years . It's nice to look at too - it's quite unlike all the other River Cottage books in layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think what Kate's implying here is that it's a good book for us blokes. Y'know, basic cooking, clear instructions, nice pictures - she just dressed it up a bit that's all. You'll find a lot of this type of female chauvinism on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
