Q1

How to make bread

Answer

The first time you bake your own loaf, it can seem daunting, but we've got all the recipes you need to learn to make homemade bread – from a step-by-step basic white loaf recipe or a batch of homemade bread rolls, to experimenting with a plaited wholemeal spelt loaf. If you don’t have any yeast, try making soda bread or these 3-ingredient spiced flatbreads, perfect for dunking in dips, tagines or curries. If you've only got a small amount of flour, try making cornbread using polenta or fluffy cloud breads with no flour at all.

Q2	How to make scones
Answer	If you are getting into baking, scones are a brilliant starting point. A basic scone recipe requires just butter, flour, sugar and milk for a simple dough – follow our perfect scone recipe, then top generously with cream and jam (you choose which goes first!). Once you’ve mastered the classic, try adding different flavours, from Marmite and bacon for savoury twist to sweet blueberries.

Q3	How to make gnocchi
Answer	Run out of pasta and searching for an alternative? Making homemade gnocchi is simpler than you think and a perfect kitchen project for a quiet weekend. Follow our step-by-step homemade gnocchi recipe for all the top tips on making this classic Italian dish. The gnocchi itself needs just four ingredients, then add your favourite pasta sauce.

Q4	How to cook a cake in a mug
Answer	Need a sweet treat for one? Make the most of your microwave and whip up a quick cake in a mug – perfect for when you’re running low on baking ingredients or need something sweet fast. Take your pick from a molten chocolate cake, blueberry cobbler or jam doughnut cake – all made in a mug and ready in under 10 mins.