Bigger Bolder Baking with Gemma Stafford
13 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Mum’s Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe (Brown Bread) for St. Patrick's Day
A classic Irish brown soda bread made with a blend of whole‑wheat and white flour, tangy buttermilk, a touch of egg, and butter for a tender crumb. No yeast, quick to mix, and baked with the traditional cross and "fairy" holes. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day you crave hearty, rustic bread.
Gemma makes Irish Soda Bread in IRISH (w/Subtitles)
A quick, traditional Irish soda bread made with just a few pantry staples—flour, baking soda, buttermilk, and butter. No yeast needed, and the bread is brushed with buttermilk for a beautiful crust. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day you crave a hearty, rustic loaf.
The Easiest No Knead Baguette Recipe
A simple, no‑knead baguette recipe that relies on an overnight fermentation to develop flavor, chew, and airy crumb. Using high‑protein bread flour, a tiny amount of instant yeast, and a few easy steps, you’ll get bakery‑quality French‑style baguettes at home.
Sheet Pan Pancakes (No Flipping, One Pan)
Fluffy, golden buttermilk pancakes baked all at once in a sheet pan. No flipping required and each quarter can be customized with different toppings like dark chocolate chips, strawberries, blueberries with lemon zest, and raspberry jam with cream cheese. Perfect for busy mornings, holidays, or feeding a crowd.
How to Make Homemade Marshmallow Fluff - Gemma's Bold Baking Basics Ep. 4
A simple, no‑flour, no‑gelatin marshmallow fluff made from sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla. Perfect for topping desserts, filling cakes, or spreading on toast.
My BEST EVER Pie Crust Recipe
A simple, buttery pie crust that comes together quickly using frozen butter grated directly into the flour. Chill for an hour for perfect texture, or freeze for up to eight weeks.
How to Make 5 Flavored Cream Cheese Recipes (Easy & Delicious!)
Learn how to make smooth, fresh homemade cream cheese from full‑fat milk and lemon juice, then transform it into six delicious flavored spreads – chive & garlic, sun‑dried tomato & basil, smoked salmon & dill, strawberry, and chocolate. Perfect for bagels, crackers, or as a versatile dip.
The Easiest Marshmallow Fondant Recipe On The Internet
A quick and inexpensive homemade fondant made from just marshmallows, powdered sugar and a splash of water. Perfect for cake decorators of any skill level, this marshmallow fondant is soft, pliable and can be colored to any hue. Store it in the fridge for months and have a ready‑to‑use covering for any celebration cake.
How to Make the BEST Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe
A simple, four‑ingredient homemade ricotta cheese made from whole milk, cream, salt and lemon juice. This fresh Italian whey cheese is perfect for lasagna, cannoli, pasta, or as a creamy spread. The method uses a pot, cheesecloth and a gentle acid to coax curds, then drains them for a silky texture.
How to Make Crème Fraîche with ONLY 2 Ingredients!
A simple, two‑ingredient homemade crème fraîche made with pasteurized heavy cream and plain yogurt. Perfect for both sweet and savory dishes, it ferments at room temperature for 48 hours and then chills in the fridge for a silky, tangy finish.
Easy Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)
A simple, no‑bake marzipan recipe that uses ground almonds, powdered and granulated sugar, egg yolks and almond extract. Perfect for shaping into fruits, vegetables, or covering holiday cakes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 8 weeks.
Make Traditional Ube Jam For All Your Favorite Ube Recipes (Homemade Ube Halaya)
A silky, tropical‑flavored Ube (purple yam) jam made with evaporated milk, condensed milk, coconut milk, butter and a hint of lemon. Perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into ice cream, or layering in cheesecakes.
Make Chocolate Guinness Cake (And Learn Some Irish Slang!)
A moist, fudgy chocolate cake infused with Guinness stout, finished with a glossy chocolate‑butter glaze. Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any celebration, this easy‑to‑make cake combines classic Irish flavors with a rich chocolate punch.