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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Simple 2-ingredient air fryer recipe makes perfect bread in just 5 minutes
Baking bread doesn't have to be complicated, with this recipe using just two ingredients and takes minutes to cook Making bread can seem intimidating - a precise art requiring exact measurements and endless patience. But one recipe creator has shared that you only need a couple of minutes and two simple ingredients to get the job done, reports the Express. So if you're a complete beginner who's nervous about having a go, journalist and content creator Laura's (@cakeontherun) method doesn't need any kneading or proving time. You can whip up a small loaf using two ingredients you've likely got sitting in your cupboard already. In an Instagram post from May 2024, she showed how this straightforward recipe can also be prepared in a popular kitchen gadget. If you're short on time, Laura demonstrated that this mini loaf can be cooked in the air fryer. You can also create a gluten-free version of the bread. Laura explained that to make a gluten free bread loaf, use gluten free bread and a third of a teaspoon of xanthan gum. One person commented: "I have to try it." Samuel wrote: "Thanks, so simple! Could you recommend cooking it in the microwave, in order to save fuel costs? Cheers." So if you're fresh to bread making and fancy testing out a quick, easy recipe, here's what you'll need to do. Mini bread loaf Ingredients 6 tbsp self raising flour 4 tbsp yoghurt Method Combine flour and yoghurt in a bowl to form a dough. Dust your hands with flour, shape into a ball, knead briefly and then roughly form a loaf or thick sausage shape with your hands. It shouldn't be overly sticky. Air fry the bread on air fry mode at 200 °C for five minutes. Laura noted that air fryers can differ, so if the loaf is still a bit doughy, bake for a few more minutes. If you don't have an air fryer, oven bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Enjoy immediately.
Belfast Telegraph
01-08-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
‘I could barely get a day's worth of stuff in it': Concerns raised over reduction of bin sizes in Co Antrim council
Concerns have been raised by Co Antrim residents over a planned reduction in the size of black bins in the local council area. The change to bin arrangements in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council area will see traditional black bins replaced with smaller versions. It is being billed by officials as a way to assist and actively encourage households to take part in recycling. However the move has sparked frustration among local households, who feel as if they have been left in the dark ahead of the roll out of the scheme in September. One resident of the area – Laura Moreland – said: 'We were supposed to be told three months ago, but were only informed this week.' 'Most of Newtownabbey voted for it, so Antrim has to get it too.' Laura added: 'Ballymena had those smaller bins, and now they are getting their old ones back. 'My bin would be full all the time. If I had any more rubbish, I would have to take it to the skip myself. 'I could barely get a day's worth of stuff in it. They [the reduced bins] are the size of boxes.' As part of the change, Antrim and Newtownabbey Council is holding 20 drop-in information sessions across Antrim, Crumlin, Randalstown, Templepatrick, and Toome, starting Monday, 4th August. The council said these are to enable residents to drop in and speak to council staff about the new scheme and to allay any concerns or queries they may have. The new wheelie box recycling scheme is being rolled out in September. A spokesperson for the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council said: 'With the increased collection of recyclable materials through the new scheme, households should notice a significant decrease in the waste they are throwing into the black bin. 'Council Waste Officers are also happy to assist any resident with their queries or concerns, including offering a house visit. Residents can contact the Council to ask for additional support as required.' 'The Council has adopted a policy that supports households that require additional capacity, for example, requests for additional bins will be considered for larger households or households with medical waste or nappies,' added the council. 'Approved residents will receive two 180L black bins to accommodate additional capacity requests made through application to Council. All households can also purchase additional recycling or organic bins to assist with any additional recyclable or compostable waste they may produce.' The council spokesperson also added that this change is necessary to meet their 'ambitious waste recycling targets (70% by 2035) set out in the Climate Action Bill for Northern Ireland'. 'The Council is rolling out an increased capacity of 180 L, weekly collections for recyclable materials to all households in the legacy Antrim area,' they added. News Catch Up - Friday 1st August 'The weekly collections, combined with the size of the container and increased opportunity to recycle materials that currently cannot be recycled in the blue co-mingled recycling bin, means households will be able to recycle even more materials and will generate less non-recyclable waste. 'Instead of reducing the frequency of black bin collections, the Council will be introducing new streamlined bins on a continued fortnightly collection. 'The change is also following Government policy direction to collect recyclable materials separately, so that we can maintain a high recycling quality and ensure that over 75% of our materials can be recycled locally, boosting the Northern Ireland Economy.'
Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
'We had unique idea to store all our kids' toys – it was seriously game-changing'
A mum explained she came up with a unique way to store her children's stuff, and rather than buy shelving or storage boxes, she decided to do something very smart A mum shared how she wanted to make some extra storage space in her children's room, so rather than buy some boxes to put their toys in, she decided to put a hole in the wall. But she did warn others it may not be possible for them, if they also wanted to try the same thing. Laura Avery, who posts her house renovation pictures on Instagram as @theaverycottage, shared "there was a lot of prep that went into this build," urging people to not "try this until you have verified that you are structurally able to, and add a pony wall". She explained: "We gained so much space for the room with this built in! All our kids' toys are stored in there, and we don't have chests and bookshelves in the room." Over the top of the video, she wrote: "Maybe instead of shelves for toys we should cut a hole in the wall and put them in there. But make it pretty." The video showed the whole messy process, with ripping everything out, painting it, and adding the drawers where items could be stored. She then showed a before and after – and the results were amazing. It gave so much more space than the room had previously. In the comments, people said it was "genius," with another writing: "Our walls are sloped and angled just like this in our upstairs, with no storage. This idea would be so great!" One woman wrote: "I'm lucky enough to now own the house my granddad built. My girls' bedrooms, which were my mum's and aunt's rooms, have built-ins like this. "They each have 9 LARGE drawers with an open shelf above. Plenty of storage for teen wardrobe, keepsakes, toiletries, even their extra sheets and towels. Storage like this is amazing. Highly recommend!" "Why make shelves when you can just make holes?" a mum joked. Somebody else complimented: "Literally amazing! I'm always looking for ways to build more storage, while maximising space." For those wondering what a pony wall is, which Laura mentioned, it's also known as a half wall or knee wall, is a short wall that does not extend all the way from the floor to the ceiling. It is typically used to divide spaces within a room, provide support for countertops or railings, or create a visual separation without completely closing off an area. Pony walls can be found in various places in a home, such as between a kitchen and living room, along staircases, or in bathrooms to separate a shower from the rest of the space. They offer both functional and decorative benefits by defining areas while maintaining an open and airy feel.
