Wicklewoods Leek Bake Gluten Free Food

WICKLEWOOD'S INDIVIDUAL CHEESE AND LEEK TARTLETS (GLUTEN F

Steps:

• Make the pastry by sifting the flour mix, xanthan and salt into a bowl, rub in the fats.
• When the mixture resembles breadcrumbs add beaten egg and water bring together into dough. (Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough becomes too wet compensate by adding a touch more flour mix.).
• Wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 190c 375f.
• Grease and lightly flour 6 4" tartlet tins.
• Roll pastry dough until 1/8" thick and cut 6 rounds of pastry using a 5" cutter.
• Carefully line the tins, repairing any gaps or holes with scraps of leftover pastry, prick the pastry several times with a fork and return to the fridge to chill for a further 15 minutes.
• Line the tins with parchment paper and baking beans and bake for 6-8 mins after which time remove the beans and parchment paper and return to the oven for a further 2mins, set aside.
• Reduce the oven to 180c 350f.
• Over a medium heat cook the onion in the 1oz butter until just soft, add the leeks and thyme, continue to cook until soft and tender.
• Divide leek mixture between flans.
• In a large bowl mix eggs, cream, seasoning and mustard together and pour over leek mixture.
• Divide cheese between tarts.
• Bake for 15 mins or until set.
• Serve warm or cold.

WICKLEWOOD'S GINGER NUT BISCUITS (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160°.
• Cream the butter and both sugars together until soft.
• Mix the eggs, molasses and cider vinegar together.
• Add to the creamed butter and sugar and blend well.
• Sieve the flour, spices, xanthan gum, and baking soda into the butter and molasses mixture and stir until the flour is just incorporated. ( do not over mix).
• With a teaspoon an a very clean finger, evenly place a heaped teaspoon full of the mixture on a lined baking sheet, approximately 1 inch apart.
• Flatten the dough slightly by gently patting with a palette knife dipped in water.
• Dredge the biscuits with a very light dusting of granulated sugar(Optional).
• Bake for 15 mins, they will still appear soft, but they do crisp up when completely cool.
• Leave to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack to cool .

WICKLEWOOD'S GLUTEN FREE SCOTCH EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180c.
• In a bowl, mix the sausage meat with the herbs and season well and divide into four portions.
• Prepare 3 shallow bowls, one containing the seasoned rice flour, one for the beaten eggs, and the other breadcrumbs.
• Take a boiled egg; roll it in the flour,.
• Cover the egg in a sausage meat portion.
• Roll it in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs.
• Repeat this process for all the boiled eggs, set aside for five minutes.
• Double dip the eggs in the beaten egg and breadcrumbs one more time for extra texture.
• In a heavy based pan, heat the oil and, place the eggs in the oil and fry gently, turning regularly, for 5-6 mins or until they are golden brown and crispy
• Transfer to a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven for a further 10 minutes.
• Serve hot or cold.

WICKLEWOOD'S BREADED MUSHROOMS (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add water and mix until a smooth batter has formed.
• With a dry paper towel, gently wipe the mushrooms to clean off any debris.
• Dip mushrooms into the batter and coat evenly, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
• Roll the mushrooms in breadcrumbs until coated thoroughly.
• Repeat until all mushrooms are coated.
• Heat oil to 365 degrees. Deep fry mushrooms in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

WICKLEWOOD'S GLUTEN FREE GLAMORGAN SAUSAGES

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the leek, shallot, garlic, herbs, cheese, seasoning and zest and juice of the lemon with the 6oz of breadcrumbs.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together with the mustard powder.
• Set aside 1 tablespoon of egg mixture and add the rest to the cheese and leek mixture, mix to a stiff paste.
• Roll out 8-10 sausages, dip in the reserved egg mixture and roll in the remaining 3 oz. of breadcrumbs.
• Lightly brush the sausages with sunflower oil and grill under a medium heat for approximately 15 mins turning regularly until crisp and golden.
• Serve warm with chutney or relish.

WICKLEWOOD'S SPICY GLUTEN FREE WALNUT AND DATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180.
• Grease and lightly flour a 1lb loaf tin.
• Cut a length of greaseproof paper half the width of the loaf tin and twice the length, line the tin lengthways ensuring it overlaps at the ends.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth, slowly add the beaten egg.
• Heat the milk in a saucepan, add the oil, syrup and treacle until melted, and then beat into the butter mixture, along with the 1 ½ oz chopped walnuts.
• Sift in the flour, baking powder and spices and mix well.
• In a pan, heat the dates, water, lemon zest and juice until boiling, reduce heat and simmer until soft.
• Remove from heat and puree with a blender until smooth.
• Place half of the cake mix in the bottom of the loaf tin, ensuring not to remove the lining paper, level with a palette knife.
• Spread the date puree over the cake mix, almost to the edges of the tin.
• Cover with the remaining cake mix.
• Bake for 25 mins, don't remove from tin.
• Mix all the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the cooked cake, return to the oven and bake for a further 15-20 minutes.
• Leave to cool for 10 mins before using the overlapping greaseproof paper to remove the cake from tin and transferring to a cooling rack.

WICKLEWOOD'S LEMON RASPBERRY BARS (GLUTEN AND SUGAR FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Spray an 8 x 8-inch-baking tray generously and lightly dust with flour.
• Mix together flour, sweetner, lemon zest and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Add butter and rub in between your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
• Pour the mixture into the baking tray and press evenly over the base.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Set aside to cool.
• Mix sweetner and flour in a large bowl.
• Add egg, lemon juice and zest and mix well.
• Spread rasperry jam evenly over warm crust.
• Gently pour lemon mixture over jam.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until set.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool before placing in refrigerator.
• Chill in refrigerator 2 hours, cut into squares before serving.

WICKLEWOOD'S SUGAR FREE AND GLUTEN FREE APRICOT SPONGE

Steps:

• Soak your dried apricots overnight in the 500ml of water.
• Preheat your oven to 180 deg C/ 350 deg F/gas mark four.
• Pour the apricots and water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
• Gently simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and liquidise.
• Beat butter, eggs and honey into the apricots.
• Sieve in the flour and mix well.
• Spoon into a greased cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.
• Remove from cake tin, transfer to a cooling rack and make frosting.
• In a large bowl, beat together the butter, vanilla and cream cheese.
• Add the sweetener a cup at a time and mix until blended.
• When the cake is thoroughly cooled, top with cream cheese frosting.

WICKLEWOOD'S TRIFLE SPONGES (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190c and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the eggs, sugar and zest until the mixture is thick and has doubled in volume.
• Gently fold in the flour mix.
• Place the mixture in a large piping bag with a 1/2in nozzle and pipe 3" lengths of batter onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Dust with caster sugar and bake for 6-8 mins until golden brown.

WICKLEWOOD'S GLUTEN FREE LEMON SURPRISE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180c,
• In a bowl, beat the butter lemon zest and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg yolks, flour and baking powder, beat well together.
• Gradually add the milk and lemon juice. (Don't panic if it curdles).
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs whites until they form stiff peaks.
• Using a metal spoon, gently fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture.
• Pour into a greased 2 pint ovenproof dish.
• Place the dish in a ban Marie and bake for 45-50 minutes.