The dough scraps can be kneaded again, rolled out on a floured counter top, cut out and baked into gingerbread men.

By clicking here, you can download a template of gingerbread houses for a mug. .

Pinch the seams well to let out air bubbles and avoid leaks when baking.

To make your own Pumpkin Butter: search Cookidoo® for the recipe in our Pumpkin and Spice collection.

Filone is considered an ‘everyday’ bread in Italy - a simple yeast bread eaten at mealtimes. The name filoni comes from the Italian word for 'line' as the bread is shaped into a long stick. This recipe is for mini versions with the addition of green olives for an extra flavour dimension. You’ll need lots of flour when shaping this sticky dough into individual sticks before serving as an accompaniment to soup or salad.

Search Cookidoo® for Apple Wheat Starter recipe in our Artisan Bread collection.

Do a vinegar wash to thoroughly clean your mixing bowl before whipping the egg whites: Insert butterfly whisk , then place 500 g water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar into mixing bowl and mix 30 sec/speed 4 . Remove butterfly whisk , empty mixing bowl, rinse with hot water and dry.

Baking weights can be replaced with 16 oz dry beans.

Make any extra marzipan stars into biscuits for a delicious festive snack. Bake biscuits for an extra 10 minutes (180°C).

Egg whites: An egg white separated from the yolk weighs 30 g on average. Only use egg whites from freshly separated eggs.

Baking weights can be replaced with 16 oz dry beans.

Kirsch is a clear, colourless brandy made from cherries. You can find it at most bottle shops.

Any leftover marzipan shapes that are not used on top of your tarts will need to be baked for an extra 10 minutes (180°C).

These little French pastries have been around for centuries, but became a popular breakfast staple in the nineteenth century. Delicious served warm, with or without a preserve of your choice.

Serve with vanilla sauce, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Shop-bought gluten-free plain white flour can be used. Alternatively, make your own flour in your Thermomix®. Search for the recipe on Cookidoo®.

Apples that are slightly sour, not too ripe, are ideal for the apple strudel. In Australia, Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples are ideal.

These cookies are very delicate, handle with care when icing.

To flambé the dessert, heat a small amount of rum in a saucepan until warm. Carefully, using a long match or long-reach lighter, light the rum and pour slowly over the top of the meringue.

Serve with vanilla sauce, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

These little French pastries have been around for centuries, but became a popular breakfast staple in the nineteenth century. Delicious served warm, with or without a preserve of your choice.