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First, Cream the Butter and Sugar

The essential baking companion
By Emelia Jackson
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First, Cream the Butter and Sugar by Emelia Jackson is a delightful exploration into the world of baking. The book offers a collection of delectable recipes designed to inspire both novice and experienced bakers. Packed with practical tips and vibrant photographs, it guides readers through the art of creating desserts, with a focus on perfecting classic techniques.
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If you're passionate about home baking and eager to master the art of creating delectable cakes and sweet treats, this book may appeal to you. With expert guidance from a renowned pΓ’tissier, you'll discover techniques and recipes that transform both simple and intricate desserts into culinary masterpieces.

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An instant modern classic: an exquisite baking bible with over 150 recipes for beginners and experts alike.

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'There's no better hand to hold than Emelia's to lead you to baking bliss' Alice Zaslavsky

Make baking your happy place. It's not so much a science; it's practice plus play, which becomes instinct and then art. And even the failures are delicious.

Welcome to First, Cream the Butter and Sugar - the ultimate guide for everyone who loves cake. Whether you're here for the only choc chip cookie recipe you'll ever need, or you're setting your sights on conquering an opera cake, a raspberry passionfruit tart or becoming a choux-master, Emelia Jackson has done the homework on behalf of us all.

For those who love a good homemade cake but don't love sifting flour and icing sugar (is it really necessary?) and enjoy a shortcut (do I need to wait hours for my eggs to reach room temp?), Emelia breaks down the steps that truly matter and dispenses with those that don't. Packed with advice for every level of home baker, this is the modern baking reassurance you need, whether it's the night before the birthday party or just a Sunday afternoon for baking something sweet to get you through the week.

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First, Cream the Butter and Sugar by Emelia Jackson is praised for its comprehensive guidance on baking. Readers find Emelia's expertise and reassuring instructions invaluable in achieving baking success, appreciating her approach to demystifying baking through detailed techniques and recipes.

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ISBN: 9781922351876

Publisher: Murdoch Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Murdoch Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 1711g

Pages: 408

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About the Author

Emelia Jackson loves to make people happy through butter and sugar. One of Australia's most sought-after cake designers, she is best known internationally for being victorious in the 2020 MasterChef Back to Win series, where she displayed her razor-sharp focus and generosity towards other contestants to become one of the best-loved in the show's history. After gaining a triple degree in psychology, management and marketing, Emelia applied her determination and drive to building a food career, initially as a food stylist and recipe tester, and later performing countless food demos for audiences around the world. Her focus on the perfect cake or pastry knows no bounds. Emelia lives in Melbourne with her partner and young daughter.

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