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What to Bake & How to Bake It

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What to Bake & How to Bake It by Jane Hornby is a delightful guide that simplifies the baking process for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The book features clear, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs that lead you through making a variety of delicious baked goods. From classic cakes and cookies to bread and pastries, it's designed to build confidence in the kitchen while inspiring creative and successful baking projects.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a straightforward approach to baking with clear recipes and step-by-step photographic guidance. Jane Hornby offers an inviting and easy-to-follow guide for both beginners and seasoned bakers, making it perfect for those who love creating delicious treats with confidence.

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What to Bake & How to Bake It

The ultimate cookbook for amateur bakers

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What to Bake & How to Bake It is the ultimate cookbook for amateur bakers looking to master the classics and expand their repertoires. Each of the 50 delicious and accessible recipes is accompanied by photographs of the ingredients, a clear image of every step, and a stunning finished dish shot, ensuring foolproof results every time.

Every element of the baker's craft is covered, from everyday cakes and cookies to special occasion breads and pastries.

Chapters include:

Simple Family Baking (such as Golden Citrus Drizzle Cake, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Vanilla Fruit Scones)

Morning Coffee & Afternoon Tea (such as Classic Shortbread, Jaffa Marble Loaf, and Seriously Chocolatey Cookies)

Special Bakes (such as Coconut Layer Cake, Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, and Cranberry Stollen)

Desserts & After Dinner (such as Tart au Citron, Classic Baked Cheesecake, and Strawberry Meringue Cake)

With an illustrated cover by Kerry Lemon and photography by Max and Liz Haarala Hamilton, What to Bake & How to Bake It is the perfect follow-up to the already successful What to Cook & How to Cook It series.

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What to Bake & How to Bake It by Jane Hornby is celebrated for its clarity, simplicity, and excellent step-by-step guidance, making it ideal for novice bakers keen to master baking fundamentals. The book is praised for demystifying the baking process with its visually appealing, detailed illustrations and clear instructions, offering a calming and accessible introduction to an array of classic and impressive recipes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714867434

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • By Liz and Max Haarala Hamilton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 1540g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Jane Hornby is an experienced food writer and cook. After training as a chef, she worked as writer and Food Editor of the BBC’s bestselling Good Food magazine for five years. The magazine is renowned for its clear, step-by-step style and for its totally foolproof recipes, which are tested many times. She has also edited several of the BBC Good Food’s bestselling 101 recipe books. Hornby is the author of the books, What to Cook and How to Cook It and Fresh & Easy, both published by Phaidon Press. Called a β€˜Gen Y Nigella Lawson’ by Glamour, she has appeared on national TV shows such as The Martha Stewart Show.

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