Baking basics – a recipe for amateur bakers to succeed

Baking basics – a recipe for amateur bakers to succeed

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Fancy some Christmas treats in the middle of July, August or even September? Why not? It doesn’t have to be the festive season to try out Christmas cake recipes. Not only will you have something tasty, but you’ll also hone your baking skills. Baking fundamentals are the paving stones of delicious baked goods. Once you … Read more

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10 Ingredients every home baker should have in their fridge and pantry

10 Ingredients every home baker should have in their fridge and pantry

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Before you can call yourself a home baker, there are a few pantry and fridge staples that you need to have. Here are the 10 items every home baker should have: Flour As the name suggests, plain all-purpose flour is the ingredient that forms the basis of most sweet and savoury bakes. Without plain flour, … Read more

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Warm things up with the Stork Heritage Bake Book

Warm things up with the Stork Heritage Bake Book

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The weather isn’t cooperating anymore, the cold is slowly creeping in and taking over from the warm climate of seasons past. The beautiful mornings with the sun shining through your windows, filled with plenty of outdoor fun are being replaced by misty window panes, cups of hot chocolate and blankets. We need some baked comfort … Read more

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Make the Lockdown a Little Sweeter at Home

Make the Lockdown a Little Sweeter at Home

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You may not be able to leave your home to spend time with all your loved ones during the lockdown, but that does not mean life needs to be dull. You can still bring sweet celebrations and fun into your home. Here are some genius ways that you can keep the good times rolling during … Read more

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Baking trends for 2020

Baking trends for 2020

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Adding flavour to the new year are these baking trends that are going to take this year and the beginning of the decade by storm. Some are bold, some are brilliant, and some are plain baffling – one thing is for sure though, these trends will certainly leave their mark on the world of food. … Read more

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Alternative Christmas Baking Ideas

Alternative Christmas Baking Ideas

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Most people can already guess what’s going to be on their plates this Christmas: braaied meat with plenty of salads, and trifle or pudding for dessert. There’s nothing wrong with sticking to the script, but if you’re looking for Christmas recipes with a twist, you’ve come to the right place. Naartjie and Cinnamon Christmas Cookie … Read more

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3 Baking Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

3 Baking Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

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The baking experts from Stork bring you some helpful hints on how to avoid three common baking mistakes even the most seasoned pros make. Recipes Can Be Tricky – Read Them Properly Experts recommend that you focus on the grammar used in the recipe. For example, if a cake recipe calls for “1 cup of … Read more

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THOSE LITTLE BIG WINS

THOSE LITTLE BIG WINS

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This Heritage Month, we are revisiting and celebrating the proudest moments in our nation’s history. From awe-inspiring moments entrenched in our South African souls, to the smallest win that fills us with pride. Special moments are not only the ones the whole world gets to see. These are the little-big wins that are shared with … Read more

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The Science of Baking

The Science of Baking

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Good bakers are sometimes better scientists than they are chefs. Because unlike a cooking recipe that you can adjust as you go along, good baking relies on an innate understanding of how ingredients work together to create the desired result. If you’re cooking a stew, you can fiddle with the salt and pepper as it … Read more

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Baking local, baking fresh!

Baking local, baking fresh!

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Stork Bake understands your desire to find the best quality ingredients – the juiciest strawberries, the ripest bananas, the most vibrant figs or the most fragrant naartjies. Be inspired by the taste and colours of fresh South African seasonal ingredients to give your baked goods a local flavour. Local is most definitely lekker! Why not … Read more

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How to give your baked goods a Halloween twist

How to give your baked goods a Halloween twist

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It’s that time of the year where Halloween is creeping up on us, and spooky parties are in full swing. Here are two spine-chilling Stork Bake tips for the perfect nightmarish party! Set the scene: Make sure your party creates an eerie atmosphere with props like toy spiders and paper ghosts. Use dim lighting, with … Read more

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Milk Rolls

Milk Rolls

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Need a recipe for sweet Milk Rolls? Try our tried and tested recipe for delicious home baked bread rolls today. Stork – Love to Bake.

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