Glazing with egg wash Skill level : Easy Equipment you will need for this technique pastry brus Using salt in your egg wash will ensure it is the right consistency in Paul Hollywood’s ...

Creaming butter by hand Skill level : Easy Equipment you will need for this technique Wooden spoon Mixing bow ‘Creaming’ means combining sugar with a solid fat, such ...

Breaking chocolate Skill level : Easy   A simple and mess-free way of breaking chocolate into pieces is to bash it repeatedly against a hard surface while it’s still ...

Peeling prawns Skill level : Easy Equipment you will need for this technique Sharp knife Peeling prawns makes them ideal for stir-frying or for adding to sauces and curries. -Tear ...

Cleaning and de-bearding mussels Skill level : Easy Equipment you will need for this technique Colande If your mussels are covered in mud or barnacles, rub handfuls of them together ...