Baking Imperfect: Crush, Whip and Spread It Like Nobody's Watching

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I developed quite a crush on adorable Lottie Bedlow in the 2020 season of The Great British Bake Off, so I snapped up a copy of Baking Imperfect: Crush, Whip and Spread it Like Nobody's Watching when I saw it at my local library. I remember trying a Cinnabon in Leicester Square when I was younger and promising myself I would learn how to recreate it - I’m not saying it’s exactly the same but I’m not far off. Big exam, AP tests coming up, the kitchen would be filled that weekend with all sorts of desserts to be given to friends and family. Second, let’s mention the adorable cracked egg drawings that represent the difficulty level for each recipe. Ranging from simple recipes for the inexperienced to ambitious centrepieces, Baking Imperfect gives the reader the “confidence to go for it, encouraging you to try your best without taking baking (or yourself) too seriously”.

Author and chef Lottie Bedlow—a fan favorite on the television show The Great British Bake Off—will guide you through dozens of tasty recipes with her trademark wit and easygoing nature, helping bakers of all abilities feel confident and comfortable in the kitchen. Her Lancastrian great-grandmother was a passionate cake-baker passing on the genes and sharing the love of baking with Lottie. Join us for an interactive evening and masterclass with Bake Off's Best - Lottie Bedlow and Rahul Mandal. Since becoming a household name, Lottie continues to spread joy to her 227K followers on Instagram and on Cameo too. This same humor comes through in the book: Lottie's system of denoting a recipe's difficulty by ranking them 1 to 5 with an adorable cracked egg emoji is just one charming example.No stranger to the mishaps (and epic disasters) of homebaking, Lottie’s signature sense of humour will see you through this delicious collection of sweet and savoury bakes. The world of baking can appear daunting, but with Baking Imperfect , you’ll learn to get through the trials with joy and a newfound sense of determination when things go wrong or get messy (and they will! The world of baking can appear daunting, but with Baking Imperfect, you’ll learn to get through the trials with joy and a newfound sense of determination when things go wrong or get messy (and they will!

A 32-year-old pantomime producer with a degree in animal behavior studies, Lottie lives with her aunt, uncle, and teenage cousins on the English coast.

The pictures are lovely - showcasing Lottie's trademark imperfectly perfect style, and when she summs it all up by saying, "When things go a bit wrong. The world of baking can appear daunting, but with Baking Imperfect, you'll learn to get through the trials with joy and a newfound sense of determination. From easy cookies and puddings to more elaborate cakes and pastries, each recipe in this book will score points where it matters the most—on the taste buds. Her signature sense of humour will guide you through this delicious collection of sweet and savoury bakes that strive for taste over perfection. Hachette Australia acknowledges and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Before appearing on the show, Lottie was a Pantomime Producer with a degree in Animal Behaviour Studies.This book will give you the confidence to go for it, encouraging you to try your best without taking baking (or yourself) too seriously.