
One of the best things about our latest cookbook, Dairy Diary Favourites, is the bakes.
These best-loved tried-and-tested recipes have been cooked countless times across the land, and they are truly scrumptious.
The cookbook is crammed full of fabulous comfort food, which is just perfect for warming you up on Bonfire Night.
Here’s our selection for November 5th,
or indeed any autumnal evening when
you’re in need of a little comfort food.
Enjoy folks – I’m convinced you will!

Perfect for outdoor feasts and teatime treats, these crisp wrapped sausages from the 2007 Diary are a popular choice with everyone.
These gorgeous little morsels are a great snack for a chilly day! These perfect Pigs In Blankets are a Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
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Savoury Muffins
Calories 351 per portion
Fat 22g (11g sat) per portion
These fluffy muffins from 2007, flavoured with bacon and chives and served with a tomato butter, are perfect for elevenses when you fancy a savoury fix.
Ingredients
- Rindless streaky bacon rashers 175g (6oz), chopped
- Fine cornmeal 110g (4oz)
- Plain flour 175g (6oz)
- Baking powder 1 tbsp
- Finely snipped chives 3 tbsp
- Butter 150g (5oz)
- Eggs 2, beaten
- Milk 225ml (8fl oz)
- Sun-dried tomatoes 40g (1½oz), finely chopped
Instructions
- In a dry frying pan, gently fry the bacon until lightly browned and crisp. Leave to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°fan/Gas 7. Line a muffin tray with muffin cases.
- Sift the cornmeal, flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl, mix in 2 tablespoons of chives and the bacon, then make a well in the centre.
- Melt 75g (3oz) of the butter, mix with the eggs and milk, then pour into the flour. Mix gently, then spoon into the muffin cases and bake for 15–20 minutes until well risen, lightly browned and springy to touch.
- Meanwhile, blend the remaining butter with the tomatoes and the remaining chives. Serve with the warm muffins.
Cook’s tips. Unlike other bakes, muffins need only the minimum of mixing to get a light fluffy texture. Too much stirring and they will be heavy.

Crunchy and utterly moreish, this peanut brittle is wonderful served with a hot cup of coffee. This delicious Crunchy Peanut Brittle is a Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
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AUNTIE LOU’S BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING
Moist and packed full of fruit, you can guarantee everyone will want a second square of this bread pud from the Dairy Diary recipe collection.