340g (12oz) self raising flour ¼ tsp salt 55g (2oz) caster sugar 85g  (3 oz) butter or  margarine 125ml (1/4pt) milk 60 ml (4 tbsps) Natural yoghurt Pre heat oven to 200 degrees and lightly grease a baking tray. Mix flour salt sugar in a bowl and rub in the butter till it looks…
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 4Cs Multi Purpose Bread  Recipe by Mike Wood   300 grams strong white bread (or wholemeal if you prefer) 8 grams dried yeast 1 tsp of  sugar/honey/sweetener 1 tbsp butter or cooking spread 1 tsp salt About 300mls of warmish water.   Place flour in a bowl. Put yeast, sugar, salt,and butter around edge of…
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Well, we’ve had quite a lovely summer and some fantastic cruising but all that is coming to an end for a lot of boaters. Many parts of the system will be restricted (if they are not already) due to the annual lock closures and maintenance programmes. Mustn’t grumble – soon be spring! What we have…
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