For every two lovers of sweet baked treats, there is at least another who will take the gruyere gougere or the curry pastie every time, thank you. All Day Baking: Savoury, Not Sweet is a baking cookbook – at last – for them.
What makes this book special?
Its mission is to deliver comforting, inventive, and wholegrain-forward ideas for:
- Pies
- Sausage rolls
- Pasties
- Other mostly pastry-based recipes
Alongside these, you'll find gutsy accompaniments that equip the reader with the tools to transform delicious bakes into nourishing any-time-of-day meals.
About the Author
Author Michael James, a Michelin-restaurant chef by training, was drawn early to the art, precision, and satisfaction of baking. In All Day Baking, his second book, he turns his attention to:
- The pasties of his UK childhood
- The pies he creates today for his young family
- The quiches, sausage rolls, palmiers, and galettes that have earned him a cultish following around the world
A Masterclass in Pastry
Michael delivers a master class in pastry techniques, from:
- Puff pastry
- Rye pastry
- Vegan and gluten-free pastry
This foundation knowledge sets readers on a path to their own freewheeling baking adventures.
Recipe Flexibility
The book is structured across the arc of a day, but the recipes are interchangeable. Whether you fancy:
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Beetroot & shallot galette for breakfast
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Bacon & onion quiche for dinner
That’s perfectly okay!
Sustainability and Seasonality
Throughout, there is a nod to Michael and wife Pippa James' ethos, rooted in:
- Sustainability
- Seasonality
- A desire to minimize their waste footprint
