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Baking
Previously published as Complete Baking
- GenresCooking
512 pages, Paperback
First published August 25, 2003
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June 19, 2017
"Over 400 step by step breads, muffins, cakes, pies, tarts, cookies and bars."
I "borrowed" this book from my mum when I got interested in baking - particularly in breads. There are bread recipes for sourdough, different rye breads, graham bread, barley bread, breadsticks, baps, cobs, sticks, plaits, grain breads, oatmeal bread,,soda breads, herb breads, breads with cheese, ham, courgette, sun dried tomato, olive, saffron, spinach & bacon, prosciutto, onion, walnut, prune, orange, apricot, apple, potato, pumpkin, banana, sweet potato, corn, focaccias, bloomers, malt loaf, flowerpot loaves, bara brith, more than a dozen specialised french breads, pumpernickel, Vort Limpa, lusse Brod, Knackerbrod, danish Crown, Julekage, Pan de Cebada, Pan Gallego, Ensaimadas, Polenta bread, Scroll, Pane Toscano, Schiacciata, Christopsomo, Tsoureki, pitta bread, Challah, bagels, monkey bread, fantans, barbari, Mexican Bread of the dead, rotis, naan...
I'm going to be busy with that lot for a while, and that's only a quarter of this beautifully illustrated book!
The recipes seem to work well in terms of timing and quantities of ingredients, which are given in metric and there's a useful equipment, ingredients and techniques section at the front. It does lack conversion information between different types of measure, which means fiddling with my electronic scales a bit.
My mum wants it back but I keep "forgetting..."
I "borrowed" this book from my mum when I got interested in baking - particularly in breads. There are bread recipes for sourdough, different rye breads, graham bread, barley bread, breadsticks, baps, cobs, sticks, plaits, grain breads, oatmeal bread,,soda breads, herb breads, breads with cheese, ham, courgette, sun dried tomato, olive, saffron, spinach & bacon, prosciutto, onion, walnut, prune, orange, apricot, apple, potato, pumpkin, banana, sweet potato, corn, focaccias, bloomers, malt loaf, flowerpot loaves, bara brith, more than a dozen specialised french breads, pumpernickel, Vort Limpa, lusse Brod, Knackerbrod, danish Crown, Julekage, Pan de Cebada, Pan Gallego, Ensaimadas, Polenta bread, Scroll, Pane Toscano, Schiacciata, Christopsomo, Tsoureki, pitta bread, Challah, bagels, monkey bread, fantans, barbari, Mexican Bread of the dead, rotis, naan...
I'm going to be busy with that lot for a while, and that's only a quarter of this beautifully illustrated book!
The recipes seem to work well in terms of timing and quantities of ingredients, which are given in metric and there's a useful equipment, ingredients and techniques section at the front. It does lack conversion information between different types of measure, which means fiddling with my electronic scales a bit.
My mum wants it back but I keep "forgetting..."
August 18, 2024
Martha Day’s Baking is an absolute treasure and one of the most wonderful reads I've come across. Packed with a diverse range of recipes, from classic favorites to creative new ideas, it’s the perfect go-to book for any baking enthusiast. The clear instructions and beautiful illustrations make it easy to follow, ensuring success with every bake. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this book is an invaluable resource that you'll find yourself reaching for time and time again.
August 22, 2018
Excellent reference on all things baking! Hundreds of well-researched recipes.
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