Planning an afternoon tea? Here are 10 of our best recipes to make it go with a bang.
Sandwiches are a given at afternoon tea, but you're not going to need a recipe to figure out how to fill two slices of bread with cucumber and ham.
Be more adventurous and try this loaf by Paul Hollywood, hollowed out and filled with peppers, aubergines and courgettes.
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A robust sandwich that suits winter weather, or guests with a big appetite. These pulled pork sandwiches are stuffed with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese.
They are delicious with a cup of tea or coffee, or perhaps something stronger?
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Vegetarians deserve a sandwich of their own at an afternoon tea so how's about this toasted treat?
Take firm, dark aubergines and char-grill them. Choose rustic bread, slice thickly, and fill your sandwiches with the aubergine slices and goat's cheese.
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Prosciutto ham and cheddar cheese swirled up in pastry with fresh basil. These delicious buns take a while to make, but if you're looking to impress your friends they're the ideal choice. Use blue cheese and grilled vegetables for a fantastic vegetarian alternative.
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Let's move on to the sweet stuff. First up is this traditional sponge recipe with whipped cream and strawberry jam in the centre.
This cake is practically mandatory at all afternoon tea occasions.
After all, who could say no?
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Fruity cakes are particularly nice served outside on a summer's day. Complement this sticky orange and vanilla upside-down cake with a cup of lemony tea. The cake is made with a mixture of almond meal and flour, so it's just about as moist and sticky as a cake can get.
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These sandwiches are not quite as they appear. The 'bread' is thinly sliced white chocolate cake, and the spread inside is a white chocolate ganache. Use fresh British strawberries and mint leaves, remembering to grind a little black pepper on top of the strawberries.
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Great British Bake Off finalist Luis Troyano has reimagined the Battenberg cake with new Persian flavours and a fresh colouring. He describes the combination of rose and pistachio as "really fragrant," and says that it works very well with the jam and marzipan.
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It's simply not a good afternoon tea without scones aplenty. Delicious both hot and cold, these scones are made with ginger yoghurt to give them an extra bite. John Torode suggests using black cherry jam but feel free to select your favourite.
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A rich cake that combines dark chocolate and coffee for a deliciously moist result. You could add a little cardamom, chilli or orange zest, depending on your personal preference. Don't go for cheap chocolate, get the best quality you can find – you won't regret the investment.
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