Christmas Spiced Shortbread Who doesn't love shortbread? A pointless question, unless you're vegan or avoiding gluten, I suppose—but even then, surely the idea of it still sounds good! Shortbread feels inherently festive to me. Maybe it’s the buttery richness or its association with colder months. I wanted to take this classic treat closer to Christmas, inspired by the warm spices and bright citrus notes of the season. Think Christmas Pudding, Christmas Cake, Mince Pies, or Stollen—there’s something about cinnamon, clove, and allspice that perfectly complements winter’s chill. For my festive version, I’ve added a mix of spices, citrus zest, and a small twist: raisins soaked in Cointreau for a hit of fruity sweetness and orange flavor. (Feel free to switch up the soaking liquid—rum, hot tea, or even water will do.) A quick note on clove: it’s a potent spice, and not everyone loves its strength. If that’s you, reduce it to 1/4 teaspoon. I’ve also added almond extract for a subtle...
Bakehouse News: August 2023 Another segment I’m looking forward to developing is the Foodie News, we’re going to take a stroll over the previous month and highlight a few stories that I’ve come across relating to this site and food; this site is a home for people who enjoy their food, not politics, so there will be a wide birth from that where possible. Ommni’s Bakehouse goes live! Arguably the most important story off the month is that this blog went live! This would’ve been a July thing if it weren’t for a bit of medical hijinks, but we got there. First its first evolution this will be a mix of takes primarily on baking, but with a spin on food in general, you don’t only have to bake bread. Current plans are a four-week cycle of events, recipes, book or course reviews, and news. As I said this a plan, subject to change, but this feels like reasonable amount of content to crack on with in conjunction with the drudgery of a working life. A profile page will be coming shortly, f...