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The long-awaited baking bible from the Hairy Bikers AKA Si King and Dave Myers.
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With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food, Si King and Dave Myers, AKA the Hairy Bikers, travel the length and breadth of Europe to discover the best baking recipes from the Continent.
From Norway to Southern Spain, the boys eat their way across ten countries, making friends and swapping recipes along the way. They discover the ultimate Black Forest Gateau in Germany, the most incredible pastries in Southern France and cook cakes that will tickle the tastebuds of all home bakers.
This is a welcome return of the Hairy Bakers. These recipes will delight and will bring a freshness to all home baking.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'd never really paid any attention to previous Hairy Bikers' output as I'd wrongly categorised them as a made-up-pairing in the mould of the Two Fat Ladies. I saw their first TV episode traveling through Norway and was absolutely riveted. The pair are proper bakers - they know why things work or not, they show you exactly what it is you should be doing and they do it with such panache and showmanship you can't help but warm to them. I'd say you'd need to see the pair at work to really appreciate the book - there are some minor differences in the recipe methodologies as recorded in print. Nevertheless, you should follow what they say/show you. The Rye bread mixture really is wet and they remind you not to add any additional flour. Do as they say because the result is a beautifully textured moist bread - not what I was expecting for a rye loaf. The potato bread recipe differs in the final proving and arrangement but it will come out lovely whatever shape you make it. I'm really pleased I found this resource as it trumps another so-called bread maker's book I also own. Compared to the relatively dry bread that comes out of my electric breadmaker all the recipes I've tried have been gorgeously moist, tasty and moreish. (A warning if you're watching your weight!)
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Absolutely outstanding!
This book oooozes delicious recipes and makes you want to put the oven on and start baking.
Each recipe is illustrated with a photo(very important)and easy and informative instructions.
The recipes I have made turned out well and as expected.
I think if you buy one book about baking it should be this-The Hairy Bikers never let you down.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AND THE BOOK OF PIES.They are My most used and appreciated cookbooks.
Thanks boys for another classic.
This book oooozes delicious recipes and makes you want to put the oven on and start baking.
Each recipe is illustrated with a photo(very important)and easy and informative instructions.
The recipes I have made turned out well and as expected.
I think if you buy one book about baking it should be this-The Hairy Bikers never let you down.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AND THE BOOK OF PIES.They are My most used and appreciated cookbooks.
Thanks boys for another classic.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book because like many others, I've been watching the TV series of the HB's 'Bakeation', and I've been enjoying it with every passing episode. My wife and I have only made two recipes so far, but we have been thoroughly pleased with both.
Therefore, I cannot comment on the entirety of the book (though kudos to those of you who have already baked every recipe), merely on the recipes I've made and how it ties into the series.
:-)
I did bake the Luilakbollen out of a desire to do something other than Hot Cross buns for Easter, and I was pleased with the result. My wife made the Apple Strudel and it was also quite tasty. So with regards to the process and end result of these recipes, I am quite happy with the book.
I read some of the comments which criticized the lack of adherence to the pure essence of some of the recipes, and I would agree with them if the HB's were making authentic representations of the recipes.
However, watch out for the fact that both in the TV show and on the book the HB's do mention that many of the recipes are their personal interpretations on classic dishes from the countries visited, and as such may not be to everyone's liking of how a traditional dish from one country or another might be made (particularly those who are from those countries and have a strong sense of culinary traditionalism).
Overall, the book is an enjoyable experience, so long as the reader (and baker) remembers that it is not a guide to the traditional recipes of these European countries, but rather a travel diary sampling from both tradition and interpretation/reinterpretation of the baking/culinary traditions of these countries.
:-)
Therefore, I cannot comment on the entirety of the book (though kudos to those of you who have already baked every recipe), merely on the recipes I've made and how it ties into the series.
:-)
I did bake the Luilakbollen out of a desire to do something other than Hot Cross buns for Easter, and I was pleased with the result. My wife made the Apple Strudel and it was also quite tasty. So with regards to the process and end result of these recipes, I am quite happy with the book.
I read some of the comments which criticized the lack of adherence to the pure essence of some of the recipes, and I would agree with them if the HB's were making authentic representations of the recipes.
However, watch out for the fact that both in the TV show and on the book the HB's do mention that many of the recipes are their personal interpretations on classic dishes from the countries visited, and as such may not be to everyone's liking of how a traditional dish from one country or another might be made (particularly those who are from those countries and have a strong sense of culinary traditionalism).
Overall, the book is an enjoyable experience, so long as the reader (and baker) remembers that it is not a guide to the traditional recipes of these European countries, but rather a travel diary sampling from both tradition and interpretation/reinterpretation of the baking/culinary traditions of these countries.
:-)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
love my new cook book
i watched the episodes on tv, and really wanted the recipes that they were cooking, so here we have it, everyone has a recipe waiting to be cooked so we can try it ourselves and we... Read more
Published 5 days ago by sweetie
Baking Heaven
Most of you will already know of the two Hairy Bikers and their unique style when it comes to presenting food programmes. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Mr. D. Hawkins
Brilliant!
I bought this for my hubby who showed an interest in baking bread whilst watching the HB recent show! Read more
Published 10 days ago by Ellie D
Hairy Bikers
Great book!! The recepies are divers and described in a good manner. You can make the products yourself in an easy way. Beautiful pictures!!
Published 12 days ago by Marieke van Melis
One of the best ...
We have been avid watchers of the TV series Hairy Bikers Bakation ... so decided to purchase the book ... so glad we did ... one of the best cookery books around ... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Jumpy's House
In my own time
Really enjoyed the TV series but with the best will in the world couldn't remember all the recipes and the story behind each one. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Bethica
Very Good
I have all the guys other recipe books and this one is just as good.Love to see the picture of the end product. Read more
Published 13 days ago by susan09
Another Hairy Bikers Success
We have watched all the Hairy Bikers tv series , seen them live on stage and have a big collection of their books . Read more
Published 13 days ago by Brian
hairy bikers baking the help and the marigold hotel
all 3 books i have read and enjoyed them all some fantastic receipes great i love the different breads and will try today in fact as it is raining again i will even make a tarte... Read more
Published 14 days ago by avid cooker
the hairy bikers
this book is very good all the recipes from tv show in beautiful discription,well worth trying the easy to follow recipes .
Published 14 days ago by t a dawes
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