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Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes

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My eldest daughter baked this crown loaf recently and she did a brilliant job, I think Paul Hollywood would be impressed too. Whether you want to go all out for a homemade eggs Benedict or simply enjoy these fluffy English muffins warm from the oven with plenty of butter, this is a must-try recipe for any baker. At the end of the book there is a really helpful ‘Cake Decorations’ chapter which includes recipes and instructions on making almond paste, fondant icing, coulis and chocolate decorations. There's recipes for beginners and more advanced bakers, recipes that can engage kids and challenge adults.

To put it in Bake Off terms, many of the recipes tend toward Show Stoppers, with a number also presenting a Technical Challenge. Head notes are generally succinct statements about how tasty the recipe is and whether the it is a multipart affair. Not having used chocolate much for cooking, I followed the recipe which said to add 1T water (with coffee granules dissolved in it) to the melted chocolate.I am now blaming this book for an increase in weight but the pleasure of being able to present edible and attractive bakes for friends and family's acclaim is worth it. So, I don't know, I don't think it's fair to judge the entire book on this one recipe because there are so many variables that can cause a bake to go astray that aren't at all the fault of the recipe. Don't know why the recipe is worded this way - would be much better to add melted chocolate and coffee separately to the egg mixture. I still find this a solid cookbook for someone who loves Bake Off, Mary Berry, and wants to challenge themselves with recipes from one of the great bakers of the modern era. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

I am looking forward to trying my hand at her Fork Cookies, Very Best Scones and Buttermilk and Honey Cheesecake (always, always on the hunt for ways to use buttermilk). The ‘Introduction and Techniques’ chapter is a must read for any new baker, as it guides you through baking terminology and tips for success. This definitive collection from the undisputed queen of cakes brings together all of Mary Berry's most mouth-watering baking recipes in a beautifully packaged edition. At the start of the book, there is a conversion table and full chapter covering the basics – everything from what equipment you need to terminology.

I've loved Mary Berry for years now and her newly revised baking bible is worthy of a spot in your cook book collection. If you’re after a quick and easy tasty bake then I recommend you try the Date and Cherry Butter Bars. I greatly appreciated the use of one-bowl recipes and learning apricot jam is one of her secret ingredients, it shows up in many recipes and how she uses it applied to warm cakes before frosting is genius. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate.

With chapters covering cakes, cookies, traybakes, puddings, breads, celebration cakes, tarts, cheesecakes and more, Mary Berry’s Baking Bible is perfect for passionate bakers and beginners alike. When it comes to baking, there is no one we trust more than the Queen of Baking herself, Mary Berry. Great guide to so many of the "technical challenges" that Mary Berry has her contestants do on the Great British Baking Show.I used a couple of tablespoons of oil to recover the chocolate sufficiently to use, but not sure what effect it'll have on taste and texture - cake is still in oven. There must be a mistake in the list of ingredients - the recipe does not use agave nectar, just sugar. With 250 foolproof and easy-to-follow recipes, accompanied by beautiful photgraphy this baking bible is a must-have for every baker! I really had no hesitation choosing Mary Berry’s Baking Bible as my next book to feature in ‘My kitchen cookbooks’, the section of my blog dedicated to reviewing my ever growing collection of cookbooks. This is a beautifully put together updated compendium of baking recipes that is heavily weighted with British versions of desserts (teacakes and puddings and scones, oh my!

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