Food
Eric Lanlard answers your questions!
by Anne Robinson
Master patissier Eric Lanlard joined us for a hugely successful LIVE Twitter chat on Monday 23rd November.
Eric covered a range of subjects from the secret to shiny icing, inspiring ideas for easy Christmas bakes, and tips for baking the perfect Christmas cake.
Here's a sample of some of the answers!
Fuss-free Christmas morning baking
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Favourite savoury tart filling?
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Boxing day pud for the whole family
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The secret to shiny icing
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Christmas canapes
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Bored of mince pies?
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Gorgeous gluten-free cakes
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The perfect fruit cake
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Ideas for edible gifts
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Eric's latest book Home Bake is out now (Mitchell Beazley, £20).
Don't forget you can see Eric at his Miele masterclass - click here for more information.