RECOMMENDED READS If you’re looking for inspiration or would like to expand your repertoire, we’ve handpicked the best of the latest cake decorating and baking books to whet your appetite. To be in with a chance of winning the giveaways, visit cakesandsugarcraft.com and go to the Cake Chat page.
Bread Ahead
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Matthew Jones, Hardie Grant, £26 (Hardback) The beguiling baking guide, Bread Ahead, promises you one thing: to transform you, regardless of your experience (or lack of), into an expert home baker. Pick and choose from over 90 fool-proof recipes, both sweet and savoury, and discover how to achieve a professional finish on your favourite bakes, all from the comfort of your own home. It’s important to note that this baking bible isn’t just about bread. Yes, there is an entire chapter dedicated to baking great bread, but
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there are also sections on pastries and tarts, doughnuts and fillings, cakes, cookies and brownies. There’s even a Christmas chapter, so you’ll always be prepared over the holidays! Whatever your skill level, Bread Ahead is sure to be your go-to title for good, classic baking.
Baking Science Dikla Levy Frances, Page Street Publishing Co., £17.99 (Paperback)
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Cakes Made With Love Pamela McCaffrey, Squires Kitchen Publishing, £40 (Hardback) If you’re in search of some beautiful cake
Do you suffer from sunken cakes or dry bakes? Do you
decorations, look no further! In her debut book,
struggle to understand where you go wrong, despite following a
contemporary cake designer Pamela McCaffrey
recipe? Well, this scientific manual offers you the answers to all your
shares a collection of single and multi-tiered
questions and will steer you on the right track to baking perfection.
projects adorned with stunning sugar flowers,
Understanding the science behind baking is vital if you want to
perfect for all occasions and events.
become a better baker. In this cookbook, Dikla breaks down the
A completely self-taught cake designer, Pamela
molecular structures of common ingredients and explores how they
opens with a list of equipment and edibles that
behave in different environments, as well as techniques to control their reactions with one another.
every sugarcrafter should have in their arsenal,
Dive deep into the 50 step-by-step recipes for both sweet and savoury goods, varying from simple classics
all of which will help you with the 16 celebration
to more challenging creations. You can read this book in its entirety or scour the pages to find information
cakes detailed in the book, as well as for any
about a specific technique or ingredient, it’s completely up to you. But by removing the mystery from
cake projects going forward. She also provides
common baking blunders, you’ll be able to take your bakes to the next level in no time at all.
comprehensive instructions for assembling and covering cakes of different sizes and shapes. Each of the 16 celebration cakes have a detailed
Easy No-Churn Ice Cream
supply list and clear images that match the steps
Heather Templeton, Page Street Publishing Co., £17.99 (Paperback)
track as you work. There’s also an abundance of
Love ice cream but have no ice cream maker? Not a problem. Baking blogger Heather’s latest book teaches you how to achieve your own homemade ice cream without the need for a machine.
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to the instructions, which will help keep you on top tips scattered throughout the book, ripe for the taking if you need a little advice. Pamela’s sleek signature style is clearly reflected throughout the pages and, whether you’re a beginner sugarcrafter or an experienced cake
Throughout the pages you’ll learn how to create flavours using the
maker looking to develop your skills, the step-by-
no-churn method. From vanilla and chocolate staples to more quirky
step tutorials with handy tips and techniques will
pairings, like using aromatic teas and carnival funfairs as inspiration.
help you create your own modern showstoppers.
With creamy textures as authentic as the store-bought equivalents,
One thing is for certain, Cakes Made With Love
the only thing you need to do is mix the ingredients, pour into a loaf tin and freeze. It’s
will become a staple that any cake decorator
as simple as that. Heather’s impressive list of frozen sweets and easy substitutions for
and sugar artist would love to have on their
making any recipe vegan or gluten-free are sure to revolutionise your ice cream game.
bookshelf.
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