National Trust Book Of Bread

Making your own bread is a brilliantly satisfying experience. With these simple recipes you can create the perfect loaf in just a few steps and learn how to conjure up all sorts of baked treats, from mouth-watering cinnamon rolls to fluffy hot-cross buns.

Baking enthusiast Jane Eastoe starts with the basics, so you can perfect your bloomer, granary loaf and cottage loaf before moving on to English muffins, crumpets and sourdough. Try your hand at National Trust recipes such as Cornish saffron buns, or wild garlic focaccia and tempting treats such as Danish pastries or jam doughnuts.

There are golden rules to follow throughout and helpful tips that will transform a simple loaf into a thing of beauty. Packed with recipes for breads (including gluten-free), buns and pastries that will taste great and look spectacular, this is the perfect book for bakers of all levels.