NELLY'S MENTOR PROFILE
Hi, I'm nelly.
I'm a mentor in Cake, Pie, European
I'm from Morpeth
Check out my website http://lifedreamsandcupcakes.blogspot.com/
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My Cake Corner
Why I want to be mentor in this category:
Ive learnt alot from bakespace, id like to help others do the same!
What inspires me in this category:
the look on someones face when they see/eat a cake you've baked is all the inspiration i need!
Experience:
Im an expert in both baking from scratch and eating cake!
Biggest Lesson Learned:
always sift your flour and sugar, makes for a lighter cake.
Books, classes, teachers that have helped me:
i have a vast library of baking cook books!
Education, Awards, Pro Experience:
i bake alot in my spare time, i experiment till i get it right!
My Tips:
- Always allow the cake to cool fully before trying to remove it from the pan, its worth being patient!
My Pie Corner
Why I want to be mentor in this category:
i love to help others, i dont know everything yet but what i do know i'll share!
What inspires me in this category:
my Granny was an amazing pastry maker, i like to think i take after her.
Experience:
I make a mean Lemon meringue pie! and love nothing more than making pastry by hand!
Biggest Lesson Learned:
always measure your ingredients properly!
Books, classes, teachers that have helped me:
Bakespace is obviously the best resource, but i also use old family recipes.
My Tips:
- for pie crust pastry, always use cold butter!
My European Corner