Bread & Cakes

"An accessible and easy-to-follow comic book cookbook for the home baker, with key breadmaking steps and tips, guidelines for starting and maintaining a sourdough starter, recipes for classic loaves, and more--from the author of Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast"--

A classic and comprehensive cookbook revealing how to source, cook and enjoy fruit throughout the year in both sweet and savoury recipes.

This is a love story between sugar and spice.Spice is often the party girl, the loud, bold, exuberant element in the mix. A generous swirl of woody-sweet cinnamon elevates a simple bun, pistachio green baklava is made otherworldly with the headiness of rosewater and a truly fiery gingerbread is thunder and wonder in the mouth. There is also another art, more subtle yet equally seductive. Married with sugar, spice can provide a delicate fragrance, hard to put your finger on but one that gives backbone to a dish. It can balance tartness and bring sweetness so you can tone down the sugar. Flavours can be enhanced by a thoughtful addition from the spice cupboard, making chocolate more chocolatey and fruit taste more of itself. Added not in shouts, but in whispers, an intrigue of spice deepens allure. In this book, we'll explore how to unlock flavours, and how to marry them to make much more than the sum of their parts.Floral and fruity spices pair well with rich fats. Warming spices like ginger and clove play off treacly brown sugar. Anise sweetens, lemony coriander seed brightens and herbaceous notes pick out complexity in chocolate. A suspicion of nutmeg cuts the sweet creaminess of custard for a more rounded tart, and a whisper of cardamom makes inky poached plums jaunty and interesting. The chapters are divided by flavour to guide you towards a dessert or bake that is bright and zippy, floral and fragrant, or dark and spicy. Recipes include spice switches so, as you develop a nose for the flavours, you can be creative and playful with your combinations.

Step into a world of flavour and fun as award-winning ice cream maker, chocolatier and dessert chef Terri Mercieca reveals the magic behind her most sought-after desserts.

A Book About Bread teaches you how to make perfect baguettes and sourdough loaves by taking bread baking back to basics.

Bake Off finalist Ruby Bhogal is here to show us the flexible approach to cooking tasty sweet treats. She brings us 50 like-for-like recipes, offering the same bake but with a plant-based and non-plant-based version, making the recipes are achievable and the results mouth-watering. There are no sacrifices here - every last bite is delicious!

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 TASTE CANADA AWARDSA GLOBE AND MAIL BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEARVegan chef and artisan bread-maker Ed Tatton shares techniques and 100 recipes for making naturally leavened sourdough loaves, small breads, and earth-friendly small baked goods.Sourdough bread is naturally vegan—flour, water, and salt transformed into extraordinary, delicious bread. Ed Tatton, vegan chef, artisan bread-maker, and co-owner of the popular vegan café and bakery BReD with Natasha Tatton, has been baking and refining his recipes and techniques for naturally leavened sourdough for many years—including a wide array of boules, baguettes, loaves, flatbreads, buns, and pizza. As required, he uses plant-based alternatives in some savoury and sweet sourdoughs that would traditionally include dairy (butter, milk, or buttermilk) including panettone buns, hot cross buns, sticky buns, cinnamon buns, English muffins, brioche, and babka. Inside BReD, you’ll find these perfected recipes to start your journey in bread-making; along with a detailed sourdough starter guide with step-by-step visuals on making and maintaining a sourdough starter, levain, mixing, shaping, and baking methods.BReD is a complete plant-based book for bakers that goes beyond just making bread. Experienced bakers and novices alike can take their baking to the next level with gorgeous vegan baked goods from cakes, muffins, and scones to biscuits, cookies, and tarts. Passionate about a vegan lifestyle for the benefit of all people and the planet, the book also includes gluten-free recipes (bread and other baked goods), discard starter recipes to further zero-waste efforts, and an offering of dips, spreads, and accompaniments to complement the breads.

It's always the right time for chocolate.50 choc-focused recipes, from super easy to-die-for hot chocolate to layered cakes and choc pops. This is a chocolate lover's paradise.

"Instantly satisfy your cravings with a collection of sweet and savory bakes that are delicious and easy to make. Trusted baker Yossy Arefi promises simple recipes that require minimal effort with big rewards. Almost every treat can be made in under one hour, in one bowl, and with no fancy ingredients or equipment--leaving you with less time in the kitchen and more time for snacking! Its approachable, crowd-pleasing style makes it the perfect introduction to baking too, even for kids"--]cProvided by publisher.

Happiness in a Mug Cake is exactly that—mug cakes built to satisfy your cake cravings, all ready in your microwave in an instant. With fun flavors like mint chocolate or white chocolate and blueberry, and staple classics like carrot cake or apple crumble, whatever mood you're in, we have the cake for you. No mess, no fuss, no waste, no expense. Just add your ingredients, mix, then wait for the ping and tuck in!

Spectacular Recipes for Time-Honored German SweetsMake the decadent German desserts of your dreams with this incredible collection from Audrey Leonard, the baker and photographer behind the popular Red Currant Bakery blog. An homage to Audrey's German heritage and her oma's baking, every delectable recipe in this book adds a modern flair to beloved, traditional German flavors. From cherished classic cakes and streusels to delightful sweet breads and festive holiday cookies, each recipe is sure to leave you with a new appreciation for the sweeter things in life.

From the Subtle Asian Baking community comes Modern Asian Baking at Home, must-have recipes for beloved sweet and savory treats found across Asia. Explore new ingredients, surprising techniques, and interesting textures through lush photography and rewarding recipes that include exciting yet familiar contemporary bakes with innovative Asian twists. The results are unforgettable delights like miso-mochi brownies and spicy gochujang flourless chocolate cake. There's even a recipe for homemade boba! This is the perfect cookbook for anyone nostalgic for Asian desserts as well as hobbyist and avid home bakers interested in using vibrant ingredients like miso, matcha, pandan, and soy sauce to expand their repertoires. No passport is needed when you can easily create and experience popular Asian sweets and one-of-a-kind Asian-influenced drinks, custards, cakes, and frozen treats at home. Recipes include: Quick Microwave Mochi Fluffy Japanese Pancakes Lemony Matcha Macarons Tangzhong Milk Bread Vietnamese Egg Dalgona Coffee Steam, fry, boil, and bake your way through this straight-from-the-heart collection of recipes!This book is #veryasian

The ultimate guide to making, baking and decorating jaw-dropping cakes from Instagram and Youtube sensation Georgia's Cakes.

"Devour delicious homemade breads, cookies, cakes, and more baked right in your air fryer with these 175 quick and easy recipes. Baking at home has never been faster or more convenient thanks to the unique convection power of an air fryer. In The 'I Love My Air Fryer' Baking Book you'll find 175 recipes for the tastiest baked goods, from breakfast staples like muffins, cinnamon rolls, and donuts to breads, rolls, and biscuits to treats like cookies, cakes, hand pies, and more. You'll find easy-to-follow instructions for how to bake in your air fryer and make your air fryer baking a success each and every time. Upgrade your sandwiches with homemade bread, start your day with muffins that are tasty and nutritious, or indulge in a decadent molten cake. With The 'I Love My Air Fryer' Baking Book you'll be able to create the very best baked goods using the speeds and convenience of your air fryer." --

Learn to bake your own bread with the acclaimed Le Cordon Bleu school.

Introducing 'Jane's Patisserie Celebrate!', a captivating book penned by the talented Jane Dunn. Published in 2022 by Ebury Publishing, this book invites readers into the world of culinary arts like never before. As the title suggests, this book is all about celebrations and the joy of baking. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, Jane's Patisserie Celebrate! is bound to inspire you with its delightful recipes and baking techniques. Jane Dunn, known for her unique style and creativity, beautifully blends the art and science of baking in this book, making it a must-have for every baking enthusiast. So, get ready to explore the world of patisserie and celebrate the joy of baking with Jane Dunn's latest masterpiece. Published by Ebury Publishing, this book is a testament to Jane's expertise and passion for baking.

Learn Pastry Recipes from Professional Cook Baker BettieI wish I had this book when I started baking! Its not only a collection of amazing recipes, but it answers the why to your baking questions.Gemma Stafford, chef, author, and host of Bigger Bolder Baking#1 Bestseller in Professional Cooking, Pastry Baking, Cake Baking, Pies, Desserts, and CookiesDo you find baking difficult, or are you just not sure how it works? This cookbook is your new go-to baking book full of pastry recipes and more.Baking from scratch can be hard. The science of baking is a particular science that requires precise measurements and steps. But with professional cook Kristin Hoffman, aka Baker Bettie, the science behind baking becomes second nature! Baker Betties Better Baking Book is like a lifetimes worth of baking classes. This baking book lays a foundation of basic baking skills and tools for mastering cake, cookie, pie, and pastry recipes that are sure to boost your baking confidence.Learn top tips from a professional cook. Consider Baker Betties Better Baking Book your at-home culinary and baking classes guide. This baking book goes beyond the recipe by teaching the science behind baking, from measurements, techniques, and step-by-step processes, to directions on how to use base recipes to create endless drool-worthy baked goods. This book ensures that you are able to tackle any baking task, such as pastry recipes, making cakes, baking pies, making cookies, and cake decorating with confidence!In this baking book, learn more about:The science of baking from a professional cookFoundational baking techniques and mixing methodsHow to bake from scratchHow master formulas are used to bake a ton of delicious and easy recipes!If you enjoyed books like Beginner's Baking Bible, Small Batch Baking, or Nadiya Bakes, youll love Baker Betties Better Baking Book!

If there is only one book meant for you and your mixer, this is the one! With KitchenAid, making cakes and pastries has never been easier!Discover 80 recipes for cakes and pastries to sweeten any time of the day, from breakfast to special occasions, not to mention brunch and afternoon tea.With your KitchenAid mixer, Liege waffles, ham croissants, sweet potato pancakes, raspberry macarons, iles flottantes, even Paris-Brest will turn any break into a moment of joy that is worthy of sharing!

The Scientifically Guaranteed Guide to Better Baked GoodsFor every flawless cake you bake, are there three that come out of the oven dry, deflated or dense? Do your cookies crumble and cheesecakes crack? You're not alone! A lot of bakers struggle with selecting the right ingredients or choosing the right method and temperature to yield flawless end results. With this book, One Sarcastic Baker creator Dikla Levy Frances is here to help you recognize your baking mistakes and learn how to get the best results-the scientific way. She teaches you the chemistry behind successfully baking everything from cakes to cookies to breads with approachable explanations and simple formulas so easy that anyone can create these sweet experiments.Learn the molecular breakdown of basic ingredients like flour, butter and sugar, and how they react with each other to make the baked goods you love, like Triple Coconut Cake and Monday Night Football Cookies. Explore how mixing methods like beating vs. whisking vs. stirring affect your final product, and which method is best for the particular treat you're trying to make, like Almond- Chocolate Pound Cake or Reese's® Peanut Butter Quick Bread. Discover how different temperatures transform ingredients into the baked goods of your dreams, and how to use more or less heat to create everything from creamy, never-cracked Funfetti® Cheesecake to the perfect pie crust. Each section is also accompanied by scrumptious recipes to help you practice your newfound knowledge.Improve your technique tenfold with simple, science-based tips that'll have your baked goodies looking like masterpieces every time. Whether you're a kitchen amateur or baking pro, you're guaranteed to perfect your craft with Dikla's approachable methodology and mouth-watering recipes.

The essential reference from the internationally renowned cake designer. Known for her signature sugar flowers and her glorious wedding cakes, Jacqueline Butler has shared her tips and techniques in this beautifully illustrated guide. Bakers at every level can find clear, easy-to-follow directions to create a distinctive, contemporary look for their cakes. Covering single-tier, multi-tier, and premade arrangements, Butler reveals her secrets for lilacs, lavender, dahlia, freesia, camellia, and many other floral creationsplus advice on tools, supplies, and coloring.

Celebrate dessert's like never before with this all-encompassing baking book that explores innovative flavour combinations of puddings, pastries and more!"First and foremost, make it delicious. Your goal is to make even those who 'don't do desserts' lick their plate clean - it has to be delicious from first to last bite."Award-winning pastry chef Anna Higham brings you a revolutionary recipe book that gives dessert a new name! Let Anna help you learn how to approach creating a dessert as you would do savoury cooking: by engaging your senses, tasting, seasoning, and letting your ingredients shine.Exploring key ingredients season by season, this baking bible can really help you to understand the "how" and "why" of dessert cooking, whilst teaching you how to work with fruit, grains, fats and chocolate, top tips on how to construct a dessert, how to interrogate seasoning, structure, and texture to magnify flavour and taste.With passion and puddings on every page, you can explore:-Over 150 base recipes and over 40 plated dishes including bakes, tarts, jams, mousses, meringues, ice creams and more-87 recipe and produce photographs, and illustrated openersSo whether you've taken up baking during lockdown and looking to broaden your palate, or you're already a professional, looking to expand your knowledge and skill-set in dessert-making, The Last Bite celebrates a whole new approach to modern desserts, which is sure to delight. From ricotta ice cream and roasted peaches in the summer, to apple crisps and pear sorbet in the autumn, transition effortlessly into rhubarb rice pudding and puff pastry in the winter, before indulging in milk meringues and prune purees in the springtime. No other book on the market approaches dessert cooking at the same level that chefs consider savoury cooking, and author Anna Higham is making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. After learning her trade at The Gordon Ramsay Group, Anna took roles at Gramercy Tavern in New York and Lyle's and Flor in London. She is winner of the baking category at the 2019 Young British Foodie awards, and was named as one of Code Hospitality's 100 Most Influential Women in Hospitality 2020!

A complete and comprehensive Southern baking book from one of the South's best and most respected bakers, Cheryl Day.