So, I don't know, I don't think it's fair to judge the entire book on this one recipe because there are so many variables that can cause a bake to go astray that aren't at all the fault of the recipe. Mary really knows what she's talking about; she's sold veer 5 million books and has been a published author since 1970. This is a beautifully put together updated compendium of baking recipes that is heavily weighted with British versions of desserts (teacakes and puddings and scones, oh my!

I really had no hesitation choosing Mary Berry’s Baking Bible as my next book to feature in ‘My kitchen cookbooks’, the section of my blog dedicated to reviewing my ever growing collection of cookbooks.A timeless classic refreshed for the modern-day baker, this cookbook exemplifies what we all love about Mary: reliable recipes and easy-to-follow instructions that result in mouth-watering bakes every time. tray bakes and flapjacks, Biscuits and cookies, Fancy biscuits, Shortbreads and bars,Baking for children,Tarts and pastries, Breads, Fruit breads, Buns and scones, Hot puddings and pies, Soufflés and meringues, Cheesecakes, Cake decoration. While I was there I discovered the very first Great British Bake Off, known on this side of the pond as the Great British Baking Show.

She then moved to France at the age of 21 to study at Le Cordon Bleu school, before working in a number of cooking-related jobs. I used a couple of tablespoons of oil to recover the chocolate sufficiently to use, but not sure what effect it'll have on taste and texture - cake is still in oven.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. Mary Berry’s Baking Bible has a wide range of recipes from simple and traditional to more complex and technical. The Baking Bible is one of the most comprehensive baking books I own featuring over 250 classic recipes, including all the traditional favourites such as Madeira cake, Swiss Roll, Carrot Cake, English Muffins and Millionaires’ Shortbread.

She has published more than seventy cookery books (her first being The Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook in 1970) and hosted several television series for the BBC and Thames Television.I will say straight-up that this is not a one for beginners, nor is it organized to be approachable for beginners. For example, you might have to make the conversion to 'not self rising' flour and then make the usual high-altitude adjustments to that. Featuring all the recipes from Mary's new series, plus many more fresh from Mary's kitchen, every single dish is accompanied by a photography of the finished food, so you know exactly what you're making. Until very recently, my cooking repertoire focused pretty much solely on savoury cooking and one of my new year’s resolutions is to bake more. With 250 foolproof recipes, Mary Berry's Baking Bible has all the favourites, from Frosted Walnut Cake and Hot Chocolate Soufflés to The Very Best Shortbread , plus exciting new recipes - treat your friends and family to indulgent Brownie Loaves with White Choc Chip , moreish Paprika and Cheese Biscuits , a fabulous Rainbow Unicorn Cake , and much more.