So here's a little tutorial I've wanted to do for a little while. Biscuits (or cookies in the US) can come in all shapes and sizes, but it's often difficult to find cutters in the shape you want. At Christmas last year I spent ages just trying to find a star shaped one! But it's surprisingly easy to make your own, and then you can make them any shape you like. All you need is...
I forgot to take the photo until after I'd already cut up the pan, but it's very straightforward. Just cut the sides off a cheap, usually disposable aluminium roasting pan, then mark up lines around 1 inch apart. Cut down the lines, cutting the base into strips. Next, design your shapes. After the success of my Lady Grey Cupcakes and toppers I decided another tea themed treat would be perfect, what better for afternoon tea after all.



I think they could actually do with a bit more icing, but my cheap icing bag had broken and was making quite a mess.
So give it a go, the possibilities are endless... How about an animal, some people, or even buildings? All these funny shaped buildings popping up in London could make a novelty tea-time treat.
Emily Kate.