I'm quite particular about my baking conditions. I like to bake in the afternoon but not before 3. Baking in the morning is also ok but it then somehow seems like more of a necessity than an indulgence. And baking in the evening is wrong - I don't know why it just is. I'm also quite particular about the music I listen to whilst I bake. (perhaps this is connected to the indulgence part?) Mostly I listen to Peggy Lee but Dizzy Gillespie I find also works well. For me baking needs something that's upbeat but soothing and not too distracting. I am also most happy to bake when it's a bit grey and dreary outside and therefore feels most warm and cosy in.
I think I am particular about these things as someone who is gluten intolerant cake or biscuits are an indulgence. I only have them when I've had time to do some baking so therefore the conditions must be right. Although I am greatly appreciative of the supermarket's 'freefrom' ranges, and on the whole their products are good, few of the cakes and biscuits live up to expectations (except for sainsbury's doughnuts but these are also a treat at £1.99 for 2...) and as with 'glutenous' cakes I think home-made is always better.
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