Introduction

After more than 30 years of teaching baking around the world, Nick Malgieri has finally written the book he was meant to write - one that gives you not only the essential techniques but expert tips from a master. From simple shortcrust to perfect puff pastry and delicious breads, cakes and biscuits, Nick demystifies baking and shows you the easiest way to produce mouthwatering results every time.

Baking is not a science. With Nick as your guide, it can be fun, easy and rewarding. Each of the 20 chapters in BAKE! starts with an Essential Technique or Master Recipe, which is accompanied by practical step-by-step photography. Nick then shows you how you can use this Master Recipe to make endless variations. So not only do you learn how to make a Pear and Walnut Tart, but also how to adapt it with pecans, almonds, blueberries or nectarines.