Home Baking

2017 | Food & Drink

Bestselling author and TV chef Rachel Allen presents the definitive baking guide. Much as we might all enjoy tucking into a fresh loaf of bread or plate of warm biscuits, the prospect of baking from scratch might not always be as appealing. However, for Rachel, baking is more than a means to an end; it's an opportunity to enjoy some much-needed respite from life's daily demands. With over 140 easy-to-follow recipes, Home Baking caters to your every baking need or whim. Whether you're after something traditional like the perfect Birthday Cake, the crispest Brandy Snaps or the crumbliest Cheese Swirls, Rachel has a fail-safe recipe. Or perhaps you're looking for something a bit more unusual, in which case you'll find undiscovered gems such Pashtida with Aubergine, Feta and Mint (an Israeli quiche), Cardamom Butter Biscuits and a Tarte de Saint Tropez. Rachel's recipes range from the super simple (Ginger Squares) to the slightly more complex, including a show-stopping Wedding Cake. Whatever you're after, there will be no soggy bottoms, deflated souffles or dry sponges in sight.

Fully illustrated and featuring beautiful food photography, Home Baking's chapters range from Biscuits, Cakes and Sweet Bites to Savoury Bakes, Breads and Desserts. Every recipe includes Rachel's friendly and expert tuition, with step-by-step instructions to ensure that you achieve the perfect bake; however comfortable you are in the kitchen.

Rachel Allen (Author)