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The Baking Pocket Bible (Pocket Bibles) [Hardcover]

Amy Lane
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Book Description

15 Mar 2011 Pocket Bibles

The perfect gift for those who love to bake

Do you devour the classic Victoria sandwich? Fancy making your own scones for a cream tea? Or want to customise the classic cupcake?

The Baking Pocket Bible is the perfect kitchen companion to great baking. Whether you dabble in cake baking or are a seasoned home baker, this beautiful hardback gift book will be your go-to friend in the kitchen and helpful guide when out shopping for ingredients. Packed full of history on the origin of baking treats and traditions, The Baking Pocket Bible also contains a wealth of great recipes for experienced bakers and practical know-how for those new to baking including; tips on the perfect sponge, measuring guidelines and sage advice for troublesome times in the kitchen.

Whether you're looking for ideas for allergy friendly baking or for baking with children, or simply want to know what the difference is between baking powder and baking soda or how to make your own bread, The Baking Pocket Bible is full of essential baking advice for all. Inside, discover the delights of bread, biscuits and colourful Battenburg to the classic cupcake (and its comeback) through to crumpets and those all important celebration cakes for birthdays, Christmas and weddings. Brush up on your choux, filo and shortcrust pastry recipes and get your piping bag at the ready with tips on creating delectable decorations for classic and contemporary baked goods. Find out how to make the best butter icing, discover the art of sugar craft and those all important finishing touches with cherries on top.

Learn about the famous cooks that brought baking to our homes, from Delia Smith and Mary Berry to the famous cake
art of Jane Asher and the contemporary twist of Nigella Lawson, plus if you think your baking is top notch The Baking Pocket Bible will give you insights into turning your baking talents into a business. Home baking has never tasted so good, so measure out your ingredients and treat someone to the joy of baking with this beautiful guide.

"There's always room for cake" Jane Asher

"There’s so much personal pleasure and wholesomeness about a kitchen filled with the aroma of baking" Delia

"There is no love sincerer than the love of food" George Bernard Shaw

"It's no surprise: cosy, home cooking is my kind of food" Nigella

This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...

Other titles in the series: The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Jane Austen Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible, The Gardener's Pocket Bible and The DIY Pocket Bible.


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Product details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Bibles (15 Mar 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1907087125
  • ISBN-13: 978-1907087127
  • Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 99,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Review

'This book is an absolute all you need to know about baking. It also has plenty of helpful baking tips and interesting facts.' --Book Reviews for Mums

About the Author

Amy Lane is a keen cook and crafter who has recently started her own cake decorating business, Cake Shop Corner. In charge of two small girls and husband, she also has an active Twitter and blog following.


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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended 28 Mar 2011
By lucy
Format:Hardcover
What a find! This book contains a huge number of classic and new recipes as well as a wealth of handy hints and tips. I can't remember how I did without it!

I have tested several of the recipes and they not only work but have been a great success. The best bit is undoubtedly the section on what you can substitute if you are missing a seemingly essential ingredient. Great if you sometimes bake on a whim as I do. Also each recipe comes with several ideas for variations, this means a large number of recipes are crammed into a very small space.

I sometimes scorn buying cookbooks, thinking everything I need is available for free on the Internet. However this book has proved me wrong. If you want to save time and are interested in improving your baking, it is invaluble. I also think that it would also make a lovely gift. Happy baking!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A labour of love and a true treasure 3 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
It may only be pocket sized but this book punches well above its weight. Written with a lovely warmth and clarity by Amy Lane, this is a timeless book which will long remain part of my bookshelf. Amy's style is clear, unfussy and unpatronising. She clearly has a huge passion for her subject and her meticulous eye for detail shows that this book was a true labour of love.

The book is jam (no pun intended) packed with tips, insights and gems. Written by someone who understands the techniques, pitfalls and joys of baking, this book is a welcome addition to the large number of baking books on the market. The biggest compliment I can pay it is I enjoyed it as much as a "read" as I did for its actual food content...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! 11 Feb 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fabulous little book! I've liked baking for a number of years but have really got into it recently and invested in a number of baking books. This is probably one of my favourites! If you want a bright glossy book with lots of recipes and beautiful photographs, this isn't the book for you.

However if you're looking for a slightly different book, this is a must buy! With recipes, trivia, history and useful hints and tips it is fascinating. It's the kind of book you can also just sit and read as well as flick through while you're baking to look up something. There is a very useful section on baking with allergies and dietary requirements in mind such as sugar free ginger cookies, a fab recipe for my diabetic brother!

A must buy for any keen baker!

Edit: I've just tried a few recipes including the sugar cookies and they have come out perfectly, the recipes cannot be faulted.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Brillant book which gives helpful hints & tips. Explains how & why things are done in baking and tells you how to put things right if they go wrong.
Published 3 months ago by willowtree
5.0 out of 5 stars The Baking Pocket Bible
Absolutely brilliant cookbook! Discovered it in a charity shop and simply had to buy it as a gift for a family member. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Allyce Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cookbook
Great book, easy to use, easy to understand, lots of great tips - I would recommend it to anyone. Make a good gift
Published 4 months ago by julie
4.0 out of 5 stars baking pocket bible
bought as a gift. interesting little hints and tips and a handy little reference guide. but too soon to comment further.
Published 4 months ago by rokkit
5.0 out of 5 stars A cookbook must-have
This must be the most well-thumbed book in my house! I'm always delving in for a quick recipe or trouble-shooting advice. Read more
Published 18 months ago by I. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Top as a pressie
I got this as a present for my sister in law, hoping that she will like it as she likes baking cakes. Read more
Published on 19 May 2011 by BW
4.0 out of 5 stars A guide for those who can cook and who can't!
The Baking Pocket Bible is a must-have for those who love to bake! It is simple to follow, easy to understand and a joy to learn from! Read more
Published on 20 April 2011 by Lindsey L
5.0 out of 5 stars A baking classic
This little book is packed to the brim with fabulous recipes from muffins to cupcakes and roly poly to sponge pudding. Read more
Published on 12 April 2011 by Becky
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