GREAT STARTS

Sweet and savoury breakfasts that help count down to Christmas

Rudolph cinnamon rolls

SERVES 6

1. Preheat the oven according to the directions on the pack of cinnamon rolls/ swirls that you are using. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.

2. Separate the cinnamon rolls/ swirls and place on the baking tray, ensuring you leave enough space between them to allow them to grow in the oven.

3. Gently pull the outer piece of dough away from the rest and carefully mould it to resemble two reindeer antlers. Make sure you press firmly between and on the outside of the antlers to help them keep their shape during baking.

4. Place in the oven and bake according to instructions on the packet.

5. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before topping with the icing - we like to cover only Rudolph's face with icing and leave the antlers without.

6. Place a red M&M or sweet on Rudolph's face for his nose.

Christmas Day sweet tarts

SERVES 6

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170 °C fan/gas mark 5, and line 2 baking sheets with greaseproof paper.

2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and flour and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and the milk and set aside.

3. Roll out one of the puff pastry sheets into a rectangle about 30 x 20cm. Cut into 6 squares, each approx 10 x 10cm.