Baking with Fortitude

Name: Baking with Fortitude
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781526626967
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Winner of the André Simon Food Award 2021

By Dee Rettali

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Baking with Fortitude by Dee Rettali offers a fascinating glimpse into the art of baking, guided by the author's experienced hand. It delves into the principles and practices of creating delicious and unique baked goods, drawing inspiration from her innovative London bakery, Fortitude Bakehouse. The book blends traditional techniques with modern sensibilities, providing both seasoned bakers and novices with creative recipes that emphasise flavour and craftsmanship.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you enjoy exploring unique baking recipes that blend traditional methods with innovative twists, this book may appeal to you. The author's emphasis on using seasonal and organic ingredients can inspire your culinary creativity while providing practical baking tips. Perfect for those passionate about creating artisanal breads, cakes, and pastries at home.

A one-of-a-kind, handsomely-designed four-color guide to artisan baking, featuring modern approaches to old-fashioned methods.

A craft-baking book that uses groundbreaking techniques to highlight natural flavours

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WINNER OF THE ANDRE SIMON AWARD 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022

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'I love Dee Rettali's baking – she is obsessed with flavour. A bold and beautiful book' DIANA HENRY

The 90 recipes in this book are all about beautiful, natural flavours from quality ingredients like fruits and spices.

Dee Rettali is an artisan baker who, over a lifetime of baking, has honed her recipes to bring out intense flavour using forgotten craftsmanship. Dee's cakes, created for her bakery – Fortitude Bakehouse in London – are a world away from generic cakes loaded with sugar or artificial flavours.

Many of her recipes are incredibly simple one-bowl mixes, brought together by hand with no need for fancy kitchen equipment. The batter can be baked then or, to heighten the natural flavours and reduce sweetness further, left to slightly ferment in the fridge. This technique allows you to prep ahead and simply bake the cake when you want it. Some other recipes use a sourdough-like starter as a base to which any combination of seasonal flavours can be added.

Dee has roots in both Ireland and Morocco that have inspired the unique flavour combinations in her bakes, such as:

White grape and rosemary cake
Marrakeshi mint and orange peel sourdough loaf cake
Blueberry and lime little buns
Turmeric custard and roast pear brioche buns
Chilli-soaked date and oat loaf cake

This is a cutting-edge way of baking and at the same time it has antecedents in Dee's past. Growing up in rural Ireland, seasonal and no-waste baking was simply a way of life. This book brings this back to life in a thoroughly modern way.

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'This isn't just another book about baking; it's a whole new way of approaching it' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Baking with Fortitude by Dee Rettali is praised for its innovative approach to baking, focusing on intensified flavours by utilising techniques like using sourdough starters, fermenting batters, and steeping ingredients. The book is noted for its use of herbs, spices, and fruit to create unique and bold bakes, distinguishing itself from typical sugar-laden recipes. Reviewers highlight Rettali's ability to bring out deep flavours and utilise artisanal techniques, offering both simple and more complex recipes that showcase her decades of baking expertise.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526626967

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Illustration: Colour photography throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 182.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 732g

Pages: 192

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Baking & Cakes Cook Books Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Dee Rettali New Release Cook Books Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dee Rettali was at the forefront of the organic food movement, having founded Patisserie Organic in 1998, and her belief in preserving traditional crafts, using time-honoured techniques and sourcing simple, seasonal ingredients has informed the way she cooks and bakes ever since. She opened Fortitude Bakehouse in London in 2018 and has amassed a loyal following.