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“An essential book for anyone looking to understand and improve their baking” – Tom Kerridge“Part masterclass, part laboratory, and totally inspiring. Matt Adlard brings clarity and precision to the mysteries of baking, showing not just how to make something work, but why it works” – Helen Goh"This is the book that answers all those 'but why though?' questions that other recipes just ignore. It’s nerdy in the best way" – Sohla El-WayllyDiscover the secrets of the professionals to achieve perfect bakes, every timeWhether you're a baking novice or a star baker, The Science of Baking is your cheat sheet for understanding what really happens in the kitchen. Matt Adlard – bestselling author, self-taught baker, and pastry chef – demystifies the science behind your favourite bakes, so you can recreate them in your own kitchen with show-stopping results.With more than 50 recipes – including showstoppers like Vanilla Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Rosemary Focaccia, Pistachio and Orange Biscotti, and Black Forest Swiss Roll – plus step-by-step photography and troubleshooting tips on cake decorations, gluten-free baking, and baking the perfect sourdough bread: this comprehensive baking book is everything you need to understand and explore the art and science of baking.Discover what makes brownies fudgy, chewy, or cakey, how to achieve fluffy risen soufflés and meringues, why fermentation and hydration affect the structure of sourdough, and how to laminate pastry for flakey, golden croissants.Dive into the chemistry of ingredients – with detailed illustrations and microscopic imagery – learn how to master your oven, and unlock essential techniques to create unbeatable flavour and finesse at home.

Publishers Weekly BestsellerWhy bake it "good enough" when you can Bake It Better?In Bake It Better, Instagram and TikTok star Matt Adlard shares his tried-and-true baking approach to help home chefs advance from intermediate-level to master baker-all at their own pace. Each chapter has a dedicated theme, with recipes offering techniques to show you how to elevate your baking from refreshingly refined to extraordinarily elegant.Each bake comes as a pair, beginning with a delicious "Tier 1" recipe, followed by an elevated "Tier 2" version for when you're ready to take your skills to the next level. Love making Brioche from scratch? Why not take things up a notch with Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, using a slightly advanced technique? Or try your hand at Triple Chocolate Brownie Fingers once you've mastered the recipe for Chocolate Chunk Brownies. Bake It Better includes:- 70 mouthwatering recipes for cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, ice creams, and more.- Techniques for mastering essential skills and deepening your abilities.- Expert advice from Matt Adlard on enhancing your expertise and building your confidence as a baker.Join Matt Adlard on a journey to whatever baking destination you seek-and enjoy the detours along the way!