Mary Berry's Baking Bible

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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. She has been a judge on the BBC One (originally BBC Two) television programme The Great British Bake Off since its launch in 2010. A super simple and adaptable recipe that is ideal for birthday parties, these iced fairy cakes will always be a cute addition to the table.

That's what Mary stated in her foreword that she first published her cookbooks to help people learn the basics of homebaking and how easy it can really be. This republication of one of her classic cookbooks incorporates American measures and includes recommendations for swaps for British ingredients, such as light corn syrup for golden syrup. There are a variety recipes from: Classic Cakes, Spiced Cakes, Chocolate Treats, Cupcakes and other small goodies, Celebration Cakes, Special Cakes, Sheet Cakes, Baking for Children, Crackers and Cookies, Fancy Cookies, Tarts and Pastries, Breads, Fruit Loaves, Buns and Scones, Hot Puddings and Pies, Souffles and Meringues, and a whole Chapter just on Cheesecakes! Everything I have tried from this book has tasted lovely, been easy to make and had good clear instructions. From my new favourite Apple and Vanilla Sheet Cake to Meringue Nests, through to potato scones and cheese straws, each one came out as it should and was delicious!

I freely admit that I have a *thing* for the British, and especially anything dealing with British cuisine, and for good reason. I'm especially interested in the very British and classic Victoria Sandwich (Sponge Cake), Banoffee Pie, The Best Scones and The Fork Cookies Recipe. Disclosure: Received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Press (Thank you! I just think it's worth noting here because I think there could be some frustration/disappointment if one wasn't aware that this is very much a British cookbook with a British audience in mind.

To put it in Bake Off terms, many of the recipes tend toward Show Stoppers, with a number also presenting a Technical Challenge. I'm not sure I should have done that because I learned that there isn't a great deal of consensus out there on how to create a successful Pavlova. This particular cake appears under several different names in virtually every book that Mary publishes. After training at the Paris Cordon Bleu, Mary Berry started her career as cookery editor of Housewife and Ideal Home magazines. 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.

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With 250 foolproof and easy-to-follow recipes, accompanied by beautiful photgraphy this baking bible is a must-have for every baker! Break the egg into a liquid measuring cup, then add milk until the mixture totals about ⅔ cup (150 ml). When I discovered that Mary Berry had an updated and revised “Mary Berry’s Baking Bible,” I was determined to review it. For the most part, recipes are easy to follow and the Introduction and Techniques section provides superb guidance to help ensure baking success. Mary Berry’s Baking Bible has been thrilling home bakers with delectable, no-fuss, trustworthy recipes for more than a decade.You can also find a whole chapter in Mary Berry’s Baking Bible that delivers more bakes perfect for kids (or kids at heart! Join Mary Berry as she shares her ultimate food and baking recipes, all made simply and guaranteed to get smiles around your kitchen table! Mary’s easy-to-follow instructions and handy tips make it ideal for kitchen novices and more experienced cooks alike, and full-colour photographs and beautiful illustrations will guide you smoothly to baking success.