For anyone interested in baking of any sort, this book really is worth getting. 'The Crabapple Bakery Cupcake Cookbook' features recipies taken from the authors bakery. Although it is an Australian book, this really doesn't seem to make a difference and significant substitutes don't seem necessary.
Often, in books like this, I either buy it for the pictures and inspiration, or for the recipies- this is unique because it serves both purposes. And I would be as happy flicking through it with a cup of tea as I would be baking one of the recipies.
The Recipies themselves are pretty simple and no 'specialist' equipment is required to create a pretty lovely looking (and tasting-which is just as important!) cupcake.
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I own this book, and I have to say that this is the best. The puff pastry recipe is remarkable, and many of the recipes turn out well. If you want to have professional recipes, this is the one.
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Do not be put off by the american weights and measures in this fantastic baking book! Just buy a set of cups (1/4 up to 1 cup measures, under £5 at John Lewis), remember that a stick of butter is 4oz/113grams, and you're away! This book not only delivers inspiring and easy to follow recipes but also gives calorie and fat contents for each recipe as well as ideas for varying each recipe to suit all tastes. Grandmother's oatmeal-raisin cookies are particularly delicious as is the marmalade cake. With 600 recipes to choose from this book is essential for any baking fanatic.
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Do not be put off by the american weights and measures in this fantastic baking book! Just buy a set of cups (1/4 up to 1 cup measures, under £5 at John Lewis), remember that a stick of butter is 4oz/113grams, and you're away! This book not only delivers inspiring and easy to follow recipes but also gives calorie and fat contents for each recipe as well as ideas for varying each recipe to suit all tastes. Grandmother's oatmeal-raisin cookies are particularly delicious as is the marmalade cake. With 600 recipes to choose from this book is essential for any baking fanatic.
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WHAT A GREAT BOOK WRITTEN BY A MASTER A MUST FOR ANY CHEF ESPECIALY IF YOU ARE NOT A TRAINED PASTRY CHEF.SUPERBLY WRITTEN AND WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHY I LOVE THIS BOOK ALL OF THE RECIPES I HAVE TRIED ARE EXCELLENT NOT THE NORM WITH SO MANY CHEFS BOOKS.I THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK I CANT WAIT TO TRY ANOTHER RECIPE OUT THANK YOU SO MUCH ALAIN DUCASSE!
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If you're a professional, a student or an experienced amateur then this will be your bible. Everything is covered here and is presented superbly. You get the recipe, the yield and a nice little picture showing what its supposed to look like. What more could you want? Another great addition is the run down of all your raw materials and the pros and cons of each (which earns you many brownie points as a student). There is also a lot of stuff about various tools of the trade but as most of us know, you buy said gizmo, use it once and then it finds its niche on a shelf somewhere. The one thing you must remember though is that this is a book for professionals and if you are someone who dabbles in the kitchen at home you may be better off looking ... Read More:
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This is a proper Chefy book for experienced pastry chefs. If you fall in that category then I fully recommend this book, it's great, full to top tips and ideas on modifying and changing dishes. If your not a jobbing pastry chef at the top end of your game this is a teckie book and probably not for you. It has some fantastic photos and complex diagrams but personally I would have preferred a few more.
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This is a proper Chefy book for experienced pastry chefs. If you fall in that category then I fully recommend this book, it's great, full to top tips and ideas on modifying and changing dishes. If your not a jobbing pastry chef at the top end of your game this is a teckie book and probably not for you. It has some fantastic photos and complex diagrams but personally I would have preferred a few more.
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I wanted a book that gave me plenty of practical advice on 'how to' with pastry and what to do with it. The book begins with the history of pastry, leading on to how to make it with recipes for pastry that I never knew existed (I counted about 24). There are then 10 sections of recipes including small savoury pastries, sweet shortcrust & choux patries and classic decorated pies; so plenty of opportunity to try out what you've learnt. Each recipe not only has an illustration of the final dish but also some of the steps involved. I love baking and wanted something to stretch me further than Nigella and Mary Berry but didn't want to spend big bucks on a 'professional' book and fall at the first hurdle. For the money, this book will be invaluable in my ... Read More:
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This book never fails whenever I have a dinner - the recipes are flawless and work every time. I love the fish pie and the salmon en croute.
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