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Recommended Reads Our pick of the latest cake and baking books
RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED READS
If you’re lo oking for inspiration or would like to exp and your repertoire, we’ve handpicked the b est of the latest cake decorating and baking b o oks to whet your appetite. To b e in with a chance of winning the giveaways, visit cakesandsugarcraft.com and go to the Cake Chat p age.
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Bread Ahead
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 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
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Do you suffer from sunken cakes or dry bakes? Do you struggle to understand where you go wrong, despite following a recipe? Well, this scientific manual offers you the answers to all your questions and will steer you on the right track to baking perfection.
Understanding the science behind baking is vital if you want to become a better baker. In this cookbook, Dikla breaks down the molecular structures of common ingredients and explores how they behave in different environments, as well as techniques to control their reactions with one another.
Dive deep into the 50 step-by-step recipes for both sweet and savoury goods, varying from simple classics to more challenging creations. You can read this book in its entirety or scour the pages to find information about a specific technique or ingredient, it’s completely up to you. But by removing the mystery from common baking blunders, you’ll be able to take your bakes to the next level in no time at all.
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Easy No-Churn Ice Cream
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.
Throughout the pages you’ll learn how to create flavours using the no-churn method. From vanilla and chocolate staples to more quirky pairings, like using aromatic teas and carnival funfairs as inspiration. With creamy textures as authentic as the store-bought equivalents, the only thing you need to do is mix the ingredients, pour into a loaf tin and freeze. It’s as simple as that. Heather’s impressive list of frozen sweets and easy substitutions for making any recipe vegan or gluten-free are sure to revolutionise your ice cream game.
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Cakes Made With Love
Pamela McCaffrey, Squires Kitchen Publishing, £40 (Hardback)
If you’re in search of some beautiful cake decorations, look no further! In her debut book, contemporary cake designer Pamela McCaffrey shares a collection of single and multi-tiered projects adorned with stunning sugar flowers, perfect for all occasions and events.
A completely self-taught cake designer, Pamela opens with a list of equipment and edibles that every sugarcrafter should have in their arsenal, all of which will help you with the 16 celebration cakes detailed in the book, as well as for any cake projects going forward. She also provides comprehensive instructions for assembling and covering cakes of different sizes and shapes.
Each of the 16 celebration cakes have a detailed supply list and clear images that match the steps to the instructions, which will help keep you on track as you work. There’s also an abundance of 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 maker looking to develop your skills, the step-bystep tutorials with handy tips and techniques will help you create your own modern showstoppers. One thing is for certain, Cakes Made With Love will become a staple that any cake decorator and sugar artist would love to have on their bookshelf.
