Expert baker and pastry chef Alison Thompson shares with you everything she knows about baking. With detailed information on techniques, equipment and ingredients, and simple step-by-step instructions, Alison demystifies many of the more complex baking techniques. Alison includes all her absolute favourite recipes for breads, pastries, cakes, muffins, scones, biscuits and slices, and desserts. There's even a section including gluten-free options. Staff comment - This is probably one of the best baking books I've seen in a long time!! Bought it for myself as a birthday present - Marjorie