Baking & Bread
Bread, flatbreads, pastry and loaf cakes - the baking basics that stretch a low-cost kitchen and make the most of your own eggs, bananas and berries. Where a recipe uses homegrown ingredients, it links to the matching grow guide.
Easy Bread Loaf
Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 12
Soft Flatbreads
Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 8
Shortcrust Pastry
Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min · Serves 8
Banana Bread
Prep 15 min · Cook 55 min · Serves 10
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special equipment for these baking recipes?
No - a bowl, a baking tin or tray and an oven are enough for every recipe here.
Why bake from scratch?
Home baking costs a fraction of shop-bought bread and pastry, and it puts your own eggs, fruit and herbs to work.