London Oven
British Baking For American Kitchens
London Oven
British Baking For American Kitchens
At London Oven I am sharing traditional British bakes designed for the US kitchen.
At London Oven I am sharing traditional British bakes designed for the US kitchen.
Meet The Founder
Hey! I'm Noreen
Hi, I’m Noreen and I created LONDON OVEN as a way of sharing my love of baking with those who love to bake but might not be sure on where to start. Anything new can be intimidating, I hope to demystify the world of baking and encourage you all to give it a try. My family and I moved from the UK to the US in 2018. And part of that huge transition was trying to find the equivalent recipes and ingredients for the things I loved to bake. However, the problem was, my recipes did not translate. Grams versus cups, icing versus frosting, and who knew almond flour and ground almonds were the same thing! to In American kitchens.
Watch Us Bake
Step into the Kitchen with Noreen
Baking Key Terms
Sift
Sift: running the flour through a sieve to loosen, eliminate lumps and helps to create a lighter sponge.
Fold
Fold: mixing gently with a spatula to avoid losing the air bubbles in the bake.
Cream
Cream: mix ingredients thoroughly and at hide speed, typically with a mixer, typically with a mixer using butter and sugar
Toothpick Test
Toothpick test: poking your cake with a toothpick or skewer to test if the cake is cooked in the center. When the toothpick comes out dry the cake is cooked, when it's wet with cake mix, it needs more time!
Dust
Dust: placing a powder like substance, typically flour, powdered sugar, or cocoa powder in a sieve and then shake over your cake or cookie for a finishing touch.
Softened Butter
Softened butter: a step below melting. You can either microwave your butter in the microwave for a few seconds or leave your butter out of the fridge at room temperature (about an hour) to get the softened texture.
Unsalted butter
Unsalted butter: this is preferred in baking because it's easier to manage your flavors and salt content when you add the salt yourself.
Grease Baking Dish
Grease baking dish: smearing butter or using spray oil over your baking dish to ensure your baked goods do not stick to the pan.
Simmer
Simmer: a step below boil. You want to see tiny bubbles in your liquid, large popping bubbles and you have gone too far.
Recipe Book
15 of my favorite recipes curated specially for you. Easy to follow, visuals with each bake, with great tips or fun facts about British culture surrounding the recipe. And of course, all in US measurements and ingredients. Perfect for new or experienced baker, makes a really thoughtful gift.
- Ebook $9.99
- Hardback $24.99
What They Say!
"London Oven made baking easy for me. Noreen’s clear instructions and glossary helped me understand techniques like folding and sifting. My first Victoria sponge turned out perfectly. I finally feel confident baking from scratch, and my family loves the results every tim
Nathaniel J.
"Thanks to London Oven, baking has become a family tradition. The recipes are simple, fun, and reliable. My kids love helping in the kitchen, and we’ve learned so many tips. It’s more than baking — it’s quality time and delicious memories together!"
James p.
"Baking used to intimidate me, but London Oven changed that. Noreen’s step-by-step recipes and baking glossary gave me confidence. Now I bake without fear, and my friends can’t believe I actually make cakes from scratch. Simple, approachable, and fun!"
Clara J.
