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Reaching the final of Masterchef 2007 was a rollercoaster of emotion, with huge highs and lows, but I loved every minute and learnt a huge amount. I owe a great deal to John and Gregg who had faith in my ability when I did not believe in myself. Since competing on the programme my life has changed considerably. I now write cookery columns for two magazines, give cookery demonstrations and am just working on my 13th cook book - unlucky number for some but not for me!!! I love all forms of country cooking, using seasonal and locally sourced produce. This blog is to enable me to share with you a few of my recipes and baking ideas. Enjoy Hannah xxxx

Monday 12 September 2011

Doughnut recipe testing is in full swing. I now only have about 10 more recipes to do and in the words of a song from Eliza Doolittle ("By Jove I think she's got it") light fluffy doughnuts are now being produced in my kitchen - they even have the traditional white line around the centre. To say I am proud is an understatatement particularly given that my first weekend of doughnut making was a bit of a disaster - think stodgy balls of greasy dough and you wouldn't be far wrong! Luckily with a few hints and tips from a very kind man who works for a certain world famous doughnut company, I believe I have perfected the home doughnut! On yesterdays menu were rose petal doughnuts, coffee doughnuts, pecan pie doughnuts and coconut doughnuts. Luckily we were joined in our mamoth tasting session by Bree (who competed with me on Masterchef and I am sure would have got to the final had I not beaten her!) and her lovely boyfried Mark, some friends from the village and Mum and Mike. We also had pumpkin scones, pistachio meringues and coconut brownies - all new recipes being tested - talk about inviting people round to be guinnea pigs!!! Everything got the thumbs up which is good news! Can you hear the table in our new dinning room actually groaning under the weight of the food?






2 comments:

Anna at the Doll House said...

I often make doughnuts: the ones with a hole in the middle, not filled with jam.

They are wonderful straight out of the pan, encrusted in sugar but quickly become tough when they cool down.

On the other hand, the bakeries here in The North make filled doughnuts and call them Berlineboller (Berlin Buns). My favourites are filled with vanilla custard: irresistible.

Anna

JK said...

Hannah,

Hope you are well! JK here, from masterchef some years ago! Did the professional series last year, now that was a challenge!

Anyway, I would love to connect. I am finally going full time into the foodie world, getting a website / blogging etc built and set up....

I am in Denver right now to see my little girl (7 yrs) and her mum, and promised to make cookies. That is what made me think of you, the UK's most inspired baker! Send me a recipe if you have one, I am sure you have a little trick to make them all the more yummy. My details are kelliher.j@btinternet.com or skype john_k72. Take care lovey. xx