Crumb: The Baking Book

Crumb: The Baking Book

by RubyTandoh (Author)

Synopsis

This is a major new talent in food writing, from the publishers of Nigella Lawson: Great British Bake Off finalist, Guardian and Elle columnist, Ruby Tandoh. A joyful, passionate baking book that focuses on flavour, not frippery, and rediscovers the simple pleasures of baking. Crumb is about flavour, first and foremost - a celebration of the simple joy of baking. Ruby's recipes delight in new tastes and combinations, as well as the rediscovery of old favourites, to create food that is exciting without ceremony or pretence. In a delicious blend of practicality and creativity, Ruby encourages novices and seasoned bakers alike to roll up their sleeves and bake - even if they don't have the proper equipment or know-how. From Lemon & Marzipan Cupcakes and Rye Caraway Bagels, Rose & Burnt Honey Florentines, Croissants and Custard Doughnuts, to Butternut Squash & Mozzarella Tartlets and Sticky Toffee Pudding, these are recipes that will quickly become some of your best loved. With writing to be savoured as much as the recipes, tips and techniques to guide you and plenty of ideas for variations, this is baking book to be inspired by, to read and cherish.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Published: 25 Sep 2014

ISBN 10: 0701189312
ISBN 13: 9780701189310
Book Overview: A major new talent in food writing, from the publishers of Nigella Lawson: Great British Bake Off finalist, Guardian and Elle columnist, Ruby Tandoh. A joyful, passionate baking book that focuses on flavour, not frippery, and rediscovers the simple pleasures of baking.
Prizes: Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best First Book 2015 and Gourmand World Cookbook Awards: Best Bread Book 2015. Shortlisted for Guild of Food Writers Awards: Jeremy Round Award for the Best First Book 2015.

Media Reviews
beautifully presented, with bold print and good illustrations...an authoritative cookbook with excellent recipes * Daily Express *
if it's baking pure and simple you're after, then toothsome Ruby Tandoh has produced the excellent Crumb -- Kathryn Hughes * Guardian *
A treat * BBC Good Food Magazine *
Must. Have. Now * Marie Claire UK *
This lovely, chunky hymn to baking gently takes the fear out of such things ganaches and water-baths -- Ain Finlayson and Kate Saunders * Saga Magazine *
Author Bio
Ruby Tandoh entered Great British Bake Off aged just twenty and in the first year of a Philosophy and Art History degree at UCL. She quickly impressed with her creative approach to ingredients and flavour taking precedence over decoration. Ruby is now a weekly food columnist in the Guardian and a monthly columnist at British ELLE. Raised in Southend, Essex, she lives - and bakes - in north London. She blogs at rubyandthekitchen.co.uk and tweets at @rubytandoh.