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The Flexible Baker: 75 delicious recipes with adaptable options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan bakes
This beautiful new baking book is full of foolproof and delicious recipes where ingredients can be substituted to suit all dietary requirements and eating preferences.
The latest title in the highly successful Flexible Ingredients series, in this book award-winning food writer and chef Jo Pratt presents a wide and delicious range of bakes including sweet & savoury, cakes & traybakes, biscuits & cookies, pastries, puddings & deserts.
Each recipe also includes flexible adaptations that can help cater for a variety of allergies, intolerances and lifestyle choices.
The recipes include delights such asSmoky bacon scones with salted maple butter, Festive almond, olive oil and orange cake, Sweet onion and blue cheese swirls, Chicken & chorizo sausage rolls, 'Sourdough' for the impatient, Multi-millionaire's shortbread, Warming Pecan pumpkin pie and Salted honey & pistachio puddings.
Each page also includes a clear dietary index covering everything from gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free cooking and veganism, so the reader can see at a glance which recipe suits their requirements, without compromising flavour or appeal.
There is always something deeply satisfying about the act of baking, from preparation through to the beautifully baked finished product. With Jo's new book, you can also be guaranteed to create something delicious and moreish every time.
The latest title in the highly successful Flexible Ingredients series, in this book award-winning food writer and chef Jo Pratt presents a wide and delicious range of bakes including sweet & savoury, cakes & traybakes, biscuits & cookies, pastries, puddings & deserts.
Each recipe also includes flexible adaptations that can help cater for a variety of allergies, intolerances and lifestyle choices.
The recipes include delights such asSmoky bacon scones with salted maple butter, Festive almond, olive oil and orange cake, Sweet onion and blue cheese swirls, Chicken & chorizo sausage rolls, 'Sourdough' for the impatient, Multi-millionaire's shortbread, Warming Pecan pumpkin pie and Salted honey & pistachio puddings.
Each page also includes a clear dietary index covering everything from gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free cooking and veganism, so the reader can see at a glance which recipe suits their requirements, without compromising flavour or appeal.
There is always something deeply satisfying about the act of baking, from preparation through to the beautifully baked finished product. With Jo's new book, you can also be guaranteed to create something delicious and moreish every time.
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January 23, 2022
With most cookbooks, there are recipes in this that I would use and those that I would not. There are also some that have ingredients that I have no idea where I would find them. But that is where improvising comes in.
I liked how this cookbook not only showed the different measurements, but it also shows how to customize them to make them gluten free and food allergy friendly.
There are also yummy looking pictures and easy to follow directions. There were several that left me drooling all over my kindle and I will be making them!
Baking is my therapy, and I can't wait to dig in, roll up my sleeves and try some new recipes.
Great cookbook with many options and dishes that will delight!
Thank you to White Lion Publishing and Edelweiss who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I liked how this cookbook not only showed the different measurements, but it also shows how to customize them to make them gluten free and food allergy friendly.
There are also yummy looking pictures and easy to follow directions. There were several that left me drooling all over my kindle and I will be making them!
Baking is my therapy, and I can't wait to dig in, roll up my sleeves and try some new recipes.
Great cookbook with many options and dishes that will delight!
Thank you to White Lion Publishing and Edelweiss who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
April 16, 2022
This cookbook was good in concept but only fair in execution for me. The idea is that each of the recipes has adaptations listed for making it gluten free, vegetarian, egg-free, etc. It doesn't have adaptations for every need, just a couple per recipe. In many cases, there wasn't a gluten free adaptation or it involved swapping out "gluten free puff pastry." I have never in my life seen that available in any store, though that may be a thing in the UK where the author is. She also assumes oats are a fine substitution and they are for some, but many GF people react to oats (even GF ones).
I love the color photos of the recipes and they do seem like delicious recipes. There are lots of savory ones, not just sweets. I was often frustrated that there weren't adaptations for the recipes I'd actually want to make though. I didn't expect to be able to convert most to anything my husband and I could eat since we're keto, but most of them weren't ones we could satisfactorily convert for our gluten free kids either. Still a fun cookbook. I'd recommend checking it out from the library or using the peek inside option to see if it's a good fit for your needs.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
I love the color photos of the recipes and they do seem like delicious recipes. There are lots of savory ones, not just sweets. I was often frustrated that there weren't adaptations for the recipes I'd actually want to make though. I didn't expect to be able to convert most to anything my husband and I could eat since we're keto, but most of them weren't ones we could satisfactorily convert for our gluten free kids either. Still a fun cookbook. I'd recommend checking it out from the library or using the peek inside option to see if it's a good fit for your needs.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.
March 17, 2022
When I was a vegetarian, I said I would never go vegan because I love butter and cheese too much. Classic irony – a few years ago my body decided that it doesn’t like dairy (beans, nuts, and coconut are also in the no go party). So I’ll still never be a vegan because I’m no longer a vegetarian, but I also can’t eat butter and cheese. Insert cry/laugh emoji here. Baking is very important to my mental health and it’s been tough figuring out how to bake without dairy. I spent decades perfecting my pie crust and buttercream games. I have been teaching myself how to bake dairy free through trial and error because I’ve had a hard time finding resources for dairy free baking that doesn’t replace dairy with soy (a bean product), nuts or coconut. When I saw The Flexible Baker available for request on NetGalley, I smashed the request button.
What’s good: I love the concept of The Flexible Baker. I am in favor of cookbooks that encourage experimentation and respect for other people’s food needs and choices. What it does well is indicate at the beginning of a recipe if it is vegan, nut/sesame-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and/or gluten-free. At the end of every recipe, Pratt provides some “Flexible” options. The options might be for a flavor swap, how to make something vegetarian or vegan, or -free. Not every recipe is adaptable to every food sensitivity.
What’s not as good: I wish that there had been a section at the beginning about how to work with some of the allergen free options. I am assuming that this cookbook is intended for people who are not experts in gluten free or dairy free baking. I am not an expert in gluten free or dairy free baking, but I have done it enough to know that swapping in a plant based dairy or gluten free options sometimes requires adjustments. I know nothing about substituting to replace eggs. I don’t know how to use chia seeds or aquafaba, and didn’t feel confident based on what is in this book.
Lately I’ve done more dairy free baking, and in my experience, plant based butter needs to be kept colder than dairy butter to make a good pastry. It has a lower melting point and the whole thing can go from flakey to solid very quickly. Using plant based butter impacts flavor. The whole wheat pastry crust I made with vegan butter was fine for texture, but tasted like nothing. I now add a little extra salt, a spice, or some nutritional yeast to give flavor. I’ve also found that pastry and cookies made with vegan butter go soft by the next day. They are best eaten the same day. I was a little disappointed to see that Pratt didn’t suggest replacing the butter and milk in the brioche and other enriched doughs. I’ve had fewer issues making enriched bread doughs vegan than pastry crusts.
US cookbook buyers should know that Pratt is British and uses British terminology. You can make caster sugar by running your regular granulated sugar through a blender or food processor for a minute to make it finer. I don’t know what availability is like in the UK, in my area vegan puff pastry is pretty widely available, but gluten free puff pastry is not. I wish Pratt had taken the time to include some recipes for vegan and gluten free puff pastry, since she uses those a lot as a substitute. But I don’t know that that is what other readers would want.
I received this as an advance reader copy from Quatro Publishing Group and NetGalley. My opinions are my own.
What’s good: I love the concept of The Flexible Baker. I am in favor of cookbooks that encourage experimentation and respect for other people’s food needs and choices. What it does well is indicate at the beginning of a recipe if it is vegan, nut/sesame-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and/or gluten-free. At the end of every recipe, Pratt provides some “Flexible” options. The options might be for a flavor swap, how to make something vegetarian or vegan, or -free. Not every recipe is adaptable to every food sensitivity.
What’s not as good: I wish that there had been a section at the beginning about how to work with some of the allergen free options. I am assuming that this cookbook is intended for people who are not experts in gluten free or dairy free baking. I am not an expert in gluten free or dairy free baking, but I have done it enough to know that swapping in a plant based dairy or gluten free options sometimes requires adjustments. I know nothing about substituting to replace eggs. I don’t know how to use chia seeds or aquafaba, and didn’t feel confident based on what is in this book.
Lately I’ve done more dairy free baking, and in my experience, plant based butter needs to be kept colder than dairy butter to make a good pastry. It has a lower melting point and the whole thing can go from flakey to solid very quickly. Using plant based butter impacts flavor. The whole wheat pastry crust I made with vegan butter was fine for texture, but tasted like nothing. I now add a little extra salt, a spice, or some nutritional yeast to give flavor. I’ve also found that pastry and cookies made with vegan butter go soft by the next day. They are best eaten the same day. I was a little disappointed to see that Pratt didn’t suggest replacing the butter and milk in the brioche and other enriched doughs. I’ve had fewer issues making enriched bread doughs vegan than pastry crusts.
US cookbook buyers should know that Pratt is British and uses British terminology. You can make caster sugar by running your regular granulated sugar through a blender or food processor for a minute to make it finer. I don’t know what availability is like in the UK, in my area vegan puff pastry is pretty widely available, but gluten free puff pastry is not. I wish Pratt had taken the time to include some recipes for vegan and gluten free puff pastry, since she uses those a lot as a substitute. But I don’t know that that is what other readers would want.
I received this as an advance reader copy from Quatro Publishing Group and NetGalley. My opinions are my own.
November 17, 2023
Just to let people know, all the recently published books that I have rated 1 or 2 stars have been deleted or hidden. Even if I have had 40+ likes for the review it is hidden beneath the one star reviews.
I can't imagine who this book would be useful to, there are some nut-free recipes, some meat recipes, some gluten-free, some vegetarian, some vegan, some egg free, some dairy free.....
It seems pointless to any of those groups to have a book with a handful of recipes in and the others you can't or don't want to use. Some of the finished products looked poorly executed, a swiss roll that didn't really have more than a full turn in the sponge and had leaked its filling, it might taste great but I wouldn't be happy with that if I was photographing finished bakes for a book, especially as these are described as fool-proof bakes, you don't really want to show one that hasn't worked. Nothing in here I would want to make.
I can't imagine who this book would be useful to, there are some nut-free recipes, some meat recipes, some gluten-free, some vegetarian, some vegan, some egg free, some dairy free.....
It seems pointless to any of those groups to have a book with a handful of recipes in and the others you can't or don't want to use. Some of the finished products looked poorly executed, a swiss roll that didn't really have more than a full turn in the sponge and had leaked its filling, it might taste great but I wouldn't be happy with that if I was photographing finished bakes for a book, especially as these are described as fool-proof bakes, you don't really want to show one that hasn't worked. Nothing in here I would want to make.
April 12, 2022
The Flexible Baker: 75 Delicious Recipes with Adaptable Options for Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, and Vegan Bakes by Jo Pratt is currently scheduled for release on April 12 2022. Covering a wide-range of bakes including sweet & savory, cakes & tray bakes, biscuits & cookies, pastries, puddings & deserts, each recipe also includes flexible adaptations that can help cater for a variety of allergies, intolerances and lifestyle choices. The recipes include delights such as: Smoky bacon scones with salted maple butter, Sweet onion and blue cheese swirls, Chicken & chorizo sausage rolls, 'Sourdough' for the impatient, Multi-millionaire's shortbread, Pecan pumpkin pie, and Salted honey & pistachio puddings. Each page also includes a clear dietary index covering everything from gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free cooking and veganism, so the reader can see at a glance which recipe suits their requirements, without compromising flavor or appeal.
The Flexible Baker is a well written and organized cookbook. I liked that both common forms of measurement were included for all recipes, so those clinging to imperial measurements and those use to or switching to metric have equal access to these recipes without having to convert. I loved the variety of bakes included in this cook book, and the amount of information included about the dietary options for substitutions and what will (or wont) work to fit the needs of those you may be cooking for. I like how easy it is to find which recipes are gluten, dairy, nut, or animal product free- and which can easy be adapted further to fit the needed restrictions. I thought the page design, photograph choices, and organization were all very well done. This is the perfect cookbook for those that love to bake while keeping in mind the dietary restrictions of those around you. The instructions, including possible substitutions, are all easy to understand and follow for novice and frequent bakers alike. If you have room on your cookbook self and love to bake then this is a great addition to a personal collection. I think it would be a great addition to library shelves so that everyone can have access to this inclusive cookbook.
The Flexible Baker is a well written and organized cookbook. I liked that both common forms of measurement were included for all recipes, so those clinging to imperial measurements and those use to or switching to metric have equal access to these recipes without having to convert. I loved the variety of bakes included in this cook book, and the amount of information included about the dietary options for substitutions and what will (or wont) work to fit the needs of those you may be cooking for. I like how easy it is to find which recipes are gluten, dairy, nut, or animal product free- and which can easy be adapted further to fit the needed restrictions. I thought the page design, photograph choices, and organization were all very well done. This is the perfect cookbook for those that love to bake while keeping in mind the dietary restrictions of those around you. The instructions, including possible substitutions, are all easy to understand and follow for novice and frequent bakers alike. If you have room on your cookbook self and love to bake then this is a great addition to a personal collection. I think it would be a great addition to library shelves so that everyone can have access to this inclusive cookbook.
February 25, 2022
The Flexible Baker by Jo Pratt is my first foray into the Flexible series of books, and I may be checking out more of them. This volume gave me what I was looking for in a cookbook.
Like many such books, we are given an idea of what "should" be in our cupboard. Most of us won't keep all of the ingredients and I didn't get the impression I was being guilted by the list. It simply suggests a variety of basic ingredients. My baking tends to be narrow in scope, so some things may never be in my cupboard. What I liked about the list were the explanations for each, why one might want, for instance, oats.
I tried two of the recipes and enjoyed both. I found them easy to follow and, although I followed the basic recipe as given, I liked having the "flexible" options (gluten-free, vegan, etc) right there with each recipe. It would have made it easy if one of them had been what I wanted.
I liked the photographs that were included. I was raised with many cookbooks that had no pictures, so I don't need pictures of each step (usually!). If that is something you like or need, you may be disappointed.
The dietary index in the back is sorted by dietary needs (dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, sesame-free, vegan, and egg-free) so you can see what recipes suit your needs in one quick glance.
I am not an experienced baker, mostly basic recipes and a couple of old family favorites. This book, while not necessarily geared strictly for the casual baker like myself, it served very well. That said, it offers a few recipes I think I would hesitate to try until I have more confidence, so I think the more experienced baker will find a lot here to add to their files.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
Like many such books, we are given an idea of what "should" be in our cupboard. Most of us won't keep all of the ingredients and I didn't get the impression I was being guilted by the list. It simply suggests a variety of basic ingredients. My baking tends to be narrow in scope, so some things may never be in my cupboard. What I liked about the list were the explanations for each, why one might want, for instance, oats.
I tried two of the recipes and enjoyed both. I found them easy to follow and, although I followed the basic recipe as given, I liked having the "flexible" options (gluten-free, vegan, etc) right there with each recipe. It would have made it easy if one of them had been what I wanted.
I liked the photographs that were included. I was raised with many cookbooks that had no pictures, so I don't need pictures of each step (usually!). If that is something you like or need, you may be disappointed.
The dietary index in the back is sorted by dietary needs (dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, sesame-free, vegan, and egg-free) so you can see what recipes suit your needs in one quick glance.
I am not an experienced baker, mostly basic recipes and a couple of old family favorites. This book, while not necessarily geared strictly for the casual baker like myself, it served very well. That said, it offers a few recipes I think I would hesitate to try until I have more confidence, so I think the more experienced baker will find a lot here to add to their files.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
October 30, 2022
The Flexible Baker: 75 delicious recipes with adaptable options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan bakes is well focused towards helping bakers make delicious recipes in ways that meet their dietary restrictions. The beginning of the cookbook has good introductory information, including items to have in the pantry/ refrigerator and how to use them. There is also a list of symbols that are used throughout the book to designate recipes as gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and so forth.
There are not a lot of recipes, but many look appetizing and seem easy enough to adapt to an individual's needs. The author includes a flexibility part with the recipes - how to substitute and utilize different ingredients, which I like. It can be very difficult to adapt recipes, especially gluten free ones, as one cannot often straight substitute ingredients. The recipe sections include:
Savoury: delectable dishes from sausage rolls to protein-packed muffins
Breads: from gluten-free, to shaped, to wholesome loaves
Cakes and Traybakes: from cupcakes to celebratory bakes
Biscuits and Cookies: delicious items like sandwich biscuits and cookies
Pastries: all sorts of delectables made with different pastry doughs
Puddings and Desserts: from classics to soon-to-be new favorites
Overall, this cookbook was written for a UK audience, so I needed to Google some of the unfamiliar terms and ingredients. The Flexible Baker is a good way for those looking for adaptable bakes to not get so overwhelmed, so I would recommend it for that reason alone.
Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this cookbook was entirely my own.
There are not a lot of recipes, but many look appetizing and seem easy enough to adapt to an individual's needs. The author includes a flexibility part with the recipes - how to substitute and utilize different ingredients, which I like. It can be very difficult to adapt recipes, especially gluten free ones, as one cannot often straight substitute ingredients. The recipe sections include:
Savoury: delectable dishes from sausage rolls to protein-packed muffins
Breads: from gluten-free, to shaped, to wholesome loaves
Cakes and Traybakes: from cupcakes to celebratory bakes
Biscuits and Cookies: delicious items like sandwich biscuits and cookies
Pastries: all sorts of delectables made with different pastry doughs
Puddings and Desserts: from classics to soon-to-be new favorites
Overall, this cookbook was written for a UK audience, so I needed to Google some of the unfamiliar terms and ingredients. The Flexible Baker is a good way for those looking for adaptable bakes to not get so overwhelmed, so I would recommend it for that reason alone.
Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this cookbook was entirely my own.
March 21, 2022
Whether you must adhere to dietary restrictions or have dietary preferences, The Flexible Baker is a marvelous book to turn to, a compendium of sweet and savoury baking information and recipes using appropriate ingredient alternatives. I have celiac disease so absolutely must avoid even tiny hints of gluten. Cross contamination is rife (which should be emphasized in any cookbook containing gluten free recipes) so I cannot eat at anyone's home or eatery unless strictly gluten free. Thankfully baking is one of my passions! Along with ingredient information, the author's baking inspirations and lovely recipes, this book also tempts with delectable photography.
The recipes I am most eager to try include Breakfast Muesli Loaf; Chipotle and Cheddar Cornbread; Lemon and Blackberry Layer Cake (in August with juicy fresh berries); Sticky Lime and Passion Fruit Cake; Festive Almond, Olive Oil and Orange Cake; Viennes Hearts and Tropical Meringue Roulade. But I could close my eyes and point to a recipe and know I would enjoy it.
Whether you are a new baker or an experienced baker, you will certainly make beautiful discoveries with this inspirational book. Most recipes are simple and few contain tricky-to-find ingredients. And in many cases all you need to do is use them as a basis and build on them.
My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion and NetGalley for the privilege of baking from this incredible book! I look forward to the next in the series.
The recipes I am most eager to try include Breakfast Muesli Loaf; Chipotle and Cheddar Cornbread; Lemon and Blackberry Layer Cake (in August with juicy fresh berries); Sticky Lime and Passion Fruit Cake; Festive Almond, Olive Oil and Orange Cake; Viennes Hearts and Tropical Meringue Roulade. But I could close my eyes and point to a recipe and know I would enjoy it.
Whether you are a new baker or an experienced baker, you will certainly make beautiful discoveries with this inspirational book. Most recipes are simple and few contain tricky-to-find ingredients. And in many cases all you need to do is use them as a basis and build on them.
My sincere thank you to Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion and NetGalley for the privilege of baking from this incredible book! I look forward to the next in the series.
November 13, 2022
Nowadays it seems that every family has someone who is on a special diet. Not only is it a pain to cook and bake for them, but most of us need to also cook and bake for the others members of the family who shouldn’t have to suffer just because one person can’t eat something. Jo Pratt, award winning cookbook author, has solved that problem in a great cookbook, The Flexible Baker: 75 delicious recipes with adaptable options for gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan bakes
Since Pratt is a veteran cookbook author, she understands what most people want to bake and eat, and has presented mouthwatering recipes that everyone will like. The recipes in this cookbook are written in the traditional manner, and are easy-to-follow; cooks from beginning to advanced will easily be able to follow them and turn out picture-perfect results. Pratt is from the UK, but the ingredients are written in grams, ounces, and US cups to make it easy for everyone.
Having baked from Pratt’s previous cookbooks, I can vouch that these delectable recipes will turn out perfectly. This beautiful cookbook features photographs that will make it difficult to decide what to make next. Every time I peruse this cookbook, my baking queue gets longer. This cookbook is perfect for everyone who wants to bake something fabulous.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
Since Pratt is a veteran cookbook author, she understands what most people want to bake and eat, and has presented mouthwatering recipes that everyone will like. The recipes in this cookbook are written in the traditional manner, and are easy-to-follow; cooks from beginning to advanced will easily be able to follow them and turn out picture-perfect results. Pratt is from the UK, but the ingredients are written in grams, ounces, and US cups to make it easy for everyone.
Having baked from Pratt’s previous cookbooks, I can vouch that these delectable recipes will turn out perfectly. This beautiful cookbook features photographs that will make it difficult to decide what to make next. Every time I peruse this cookbook, my baking queue gets longer. This cookbook is perfect for everyone who wants to bake something fabulous.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
April 7, 2022
Cookbooks are a struggle for me to review; they're very personal and individual. What I like others may not, through no fault of the book itself. Having said that, this one had some great features. The food photography was beautiful, with clear, bright pictures, which I greatly appreciate in a cookbook. I also liked that it didn't cater to one specific dietary style; it wasn't gluten free, or vegan, or "typical", but had options to try and accommodate various dietary needs. I also appreciated its flexibility in measurements, with ingredients provided in various measurement conversions (grams, ounces, cups). Overall, it was just very inclusive.
The recipes were clear and easy to follow; while some ingredients were a little on the exotic side (elderflower cordial isn't readily available at my grocery store), most items are easy to find. It's important for US bakers to realize the author is from the UK, and read the full recipe instead of just the title to fully undertand it (I had no idea golden raisins were also called sultanas).
This is a cookbook I would buy, and use regularly.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
The recipes were clear and easy to follow; while some ingredients were a little on the exotic side (elderflower cordial isn't readily available at my grocery store), most items are easy to find. It's important for US bakers to realize the author is from the UK, and read the full recipe instead of just the title to fully undertand it (I had no idea golden raisins were also called sultanas).
This is a cookbook I would buy, and use regularly.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
March 7, 2022
Ever wanted to bake but you need it to be gluten-free or vegan or just don't like the fillings then this is the book for you. Every recipe has a section in it called Flexible and depending on the recipe it might be to make it vegan or gluten-free or to have a flavor swap. For example on the Irish Soda Bread, if you are vegan Pratt recommends swapping the dairy milk with oat milk and it will behave the same with the lemon juice for the souring effect. If the alteration requires different cooking times or degrees she provides that as well. The Pavlova is a great example, if you want vegan pavlova she tells you not just what in each element needs to be swapped but what needs to change in the cooking process as well.
This book includes everything from breads to cookies and cakes to pastries but if you prefer salty to sweet the book starts with savory items from rolls and pasties to tarts and scones. There are so many items I cannot wait to bake and while I do not have any specific dietary restrictions I look forward too some vegan variations and I think I might start with the dairy-free vegetarian Sweet Potato and Chestnut Cornish Pasties.
This book includes everything from breads to cookies and cakes to pastries but if you prefer salty to sweet the book starts with savory items from rolls and pasties to tarts and scones. There are so many items I cannot wait to bake and while I do not have any specific dietary restrictions I look forward too some vegan variations and I think I might start with the dairy-free vegetarian Sweet Potato and Chestnut Cornish Pasties.
February 9, 2022
This is a beautifully executed cookbook full of wonderfully English type bakes. The author has been kind enough to include US and Metric measurements for all the recipes. This cookbook has some very intriguing recipes such as Smoky Bacon Scones with Salted Maple Butter, Sourdough for the Impatient, Chocolate Truffle Cake, Key Lime Cream Puffs, Mint Chocolate Chip Puddle Cakes (or lava cakes as we know them in the US), and much more! The most interesting part of this cookbook is that the author offers options and substitutions to adapt for dietary requirements with simple swaps of ingredients and she has other published cookbooks offering this same “flexible recipe” concept! Every recipe includes a dietary index to indicate gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free and vegan. There is a good variety of sweet and savory bakes to choose from and the photographs are simply lovely. Publication date is April 12, 2022.
Thank you Netgalley, Quarto Publishing Group/White Lion, and Jo Pratt for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you Netgalley, Quarto Publishing Group/White Lion, and Jo Pratt for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 22, 2022
The Flexible Baker is a total revelation!
This is a great resource for tweaking recipes to to make them vegan-friendly, gluten / dairy / nut-free. It is so simple and time-saving and takes the stress out of baking dishes for food intolerances.
The photographs throughout the book of the baked goods looks great and very appetising. The recipes are divided into baking categories including: Breads; Cakes and Traybakes; Biscuits and Cookies; Pastries; Puddings and Desserts.
I particularly liked the fact that the recipes themselves are very straightforward and that it is just a case of switching out a couple of ingredients at most to make them suitable for people with food intolerances or who are following a plant-free diet.
I made the All-in-one chocolate fudge cake flexibly - making changes to make it dairy-free. The cake turned out really well and I can’t wait to try other recipes!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, for the ARC for a fair and honest review.
This is a great resource for tweaking recipes to to make them vegan-friendly, gluten / dairy / nut-free. It is so simple and time-saving and takes the stress out of baking dishes for food intolerances.
The photographs throughout the book of the baked goods looks great and very appetising. The recipes are divided into baking categories including: Breads; Cakes and Traybakes; Biscuits and Cookies; Pastries; Puddings and Desserts.
I particularly liked the fact that the recipes themselves are very straightforward and that it is just a case of switching out a couple of ingredients at most to make them suitable for people with food intolerances or who are following a plant-free diet.
I made the All-in-one chocolate fudge cake flexibly - making changes to make it dairy-free. The cake turned out really well and I can’t wait to try other recipes!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, for the ARC for a fair and honest review.
February 13, 2022
I do not like baking very much because I am not the type of person to follow recipes to the letter. I have a tendency to swap things around, use ingredients I prefer, add a spice or fruits here and there, speed up the cooking method and that is terrible for baking which is sooo precise in method, timing and measurements. So when I saw this cookbook I knew this was for me!
I need forgiving recipes and alternative suggestions, and this book provides. The list of alternative ingredients is impressive and the options offered are rather nice too.
There is quite a big list of breads that I know I won't use, I'm a lazy family cook, so I mainly go for the 24h no-knead bread base for all the loafs I make, even my pizzas. I like the cake and the pastry section though, you find all the classics in there so no one will get lost, and it will make it so much easier when you cook for vegan or gluten-intolerant friends.
I need forgiving recipes and alternative suggestions, and this book provides. The list of alternative ingredients is impressive and the options offered are rather nice too.
There is quite a big list of breads that I know I won't use, I'm a lazy family cook, so I mainly go for the 24h no-knead bread base for all the loafs I make, even my pizzas. I like the cake and the pastry section though, you find all the classics in there so no one will get lost, and it will make it so much easier when you cook for vegan or gluten-intolerant friends.
March 20, 2022
I absolutely loved this book, and I didn’t realise that it’s part of a series of ‘flexible’ cook books so now I’m also excited to find the previous 3 books too!
I found some really fab looking recipes inside the covers of this book that literally made my mouth water, and I can’t wait to try them out. But what makes this book even ybetter is that every recipe has notes to tell you some alternatives ingredients that you can use, which is a great idea for those people who have food intolerances or even if you just don’t have a particular ingredient in at that time.
Fabulous book and the hard cover version is definitely on my wish list to get.
I found some really fab looking recipes inside the covers of this book that literally made my mouth water, and I can’t wait to try them out. But what makes this book even ybetter is that every recipe has notes to tell you some alternatives ingredients that you can use, which is a great idea for those people who have food intolerances or even if you just don’t have a particular ingredient in at that time.
Fabulous book and the hard cover version is definitely on my wish list to get.
February 17, 2022
This one pick up my attention since I/m have been taking an interesting in baking and it has so many wonderful recipes.
What I liked best of this one was the array of things you can actually bake in an oven like I want to try breakfasts, lunch and dinners and it even has desserts too i think my oven will find at last its second life.
The muesli bread it’s so interesting really I think that’s the first one I want to try for breaksfast.
This one it’s very cool totally recommended if you want to try new things.
What I liked best of this one was the array of things you can actually bake in an oven like I want to try breakfasts, lunch and dinners and it even has desserts too i think my oven will find at last its second life.
The muesli bread it’s so interesting really I think that’s the first one I want to try for breaksfast.
This one it’s very cool totally recommended if you want to try new things.
March 22, 2022
My first look at the flexible series and it’s a gorgeous dessert book! Not only does the author give you great pictures per recipe but she gives commentary and flexible ways to cook it! A cookbook of desserts for any person and the desserts has many different renditions! Gluten free really caught my eye since this would be perfect to make different renditions and taste test to see how the differences actually taste. Novel idea and pretty perfect way to make a cookbook! Five stars!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and voluntarily left this review! Great idea!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and voluntarily left this review! Great idea!
April 6, 2022
This is a great book of fabulous easy to follow recipes, with a twist woven into each recipes for a change of flavor or ingredient to suit.
There are recipes for pies, pasties, cakes, bread, biscuits, pudding and dessert, all of which can be made with changes to ingredients to suit various dietary requirements. Love the potato Nan Bread and the spiced sweet potato strudel , there is a lot more to love in this book, especially if one entertains people with allergies to various foods. All one need is one book to cover most needs.
There are recipes for pies, pasties, cakes, bread, biscuits, pudding and dessert, all of which can be made with changes to ingredients to suit various dietary requirements. Love the potato Nan Bread and the spiced sweet potato strudel , there is a lot more to love in this book, especially if one entertains people with allergies to various foods. All one need is one book to cover most needs.
February 27, 2022
I received a copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a nice baking book!
I wish there were more pictures, but the ones included are nice. There's a variety of recipes listed in both cups and grams and there are modifications included to make things gluten free which is helpful. These recipes are largely versatile and have easy to follow instructions.
This is a nice book to flip through and find some sweet treats.
This is a nice baking book!
I wish there were more pictures, but the ones included are nice. There's a variety of recipes listed in both cups and grams and there are modifications included to make things gluten free which is helpful. These recipes are largely versatile and have easy to follow instructions.
This is a nice book to flip through and find some sweet treats.
March 6, 2022
This is the first cookbook I have seen that has the “basic” recipe printed out with pictures and tips for the “flexible” version which allows the recipe to be vegan, gluten-free, etc. for each and every recipe. I was very impressed with the amount and variety of recipes that were offered and the dietary index for each. I thank Netgalleyfor the opportunity to read and review this cookbook.
March 29, 2022
I enjoyed this. While the user must beware the measurements are in grams etc… there are conversions. There are a lot of pictures but not with every recipe. As a whole, I don’t know if I would buy this ,I would certainly eat all of it. Some of it did seem quite involved.
April 27, 2022
The absolute perfect cookbook for baking! It’s not a stodgy book by any means! At the end of each recipe there’s flexibility tips. So wonderful! And there are pictures for every recipe! I only wish it were a longer book!
March 10, 2022
This is packed full of really good recipes, The one i tried needed some adjustment with the cooking time but next will be worth making again. Lots of great photos of the foods.
March 28, 2022
*received for free from netgalley for honest review* really want to buy this book! There was not a single recipe i wouldn't try in this book!
April 11, 2022
Delicious recipes that can also be changed for any allergies or dietary needs. I enjoyed this cookbook.
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review,
I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review,
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