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Introducing the ultimate, groundbreaking baking guide: Nicola Lamb’s SIFT. This indispensable companion guides you through the art of baking, imparting the foundational knowledge you need to perfect any recipe. It’s a must-have for enthusiasts of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and The Flavour Thesaurus. ‘Every page is a masterclass in better baking,’ says Nigel Slater, while Yotam Ottolenghi praises, ‘When your bake rebels, trust in SIFT. Nicola Lamb demystifies the complexities of baking – from unpredictable ganache to temperamental dough, and decoding ‘until golden brown’. It’s enlightening, enriching, and absolutely delicious.’
Jamie Oliver applauds, ‘Nicola comprehends and elucidates baking like no one else.’ Helen Goh describes the book as ‘Simply extraordinary recipes,’ and Felicity Cloake states, ‘Everything you ever wanted to know about baking but were too intimidated to ask.’
Nicola Lamb is your ultimate baking guru, providing answers to all your baking dilemmas. In her groundbreaking book, SIFT, she eliminates the fear of failure and presents an inspiring collection of over 100 mouthwatering recipes. In the first half of the book, Nicola dissects key elements and techniques with infectious enthusiasm and captivating illustrations. She guides you through the science and art of baking, ensuring you’ll never question why your custard curdled, your sponge didn’t rise, or your panna cotta didn’t set.
Her recipes are categorised by preparation time, from quick and easy treats you can prepare in an afternoon to elaborate showstoppers that warrant a weekend of baking love. These include:
Bake in an afternoon: Roasted Strawberry Victoria Sponge, Miso Walnut Double-Thick Chocolate-Chip Cookies, and Bread-and-Butter Pudding with Caramel Mandarins
Bake in a day: Salted Vanilla and Pistachio Layer Cake, Fancy Rhubarb Tart, and Olive