“An indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr
“Another beauty of a book.” – Ruby Bhogal
This book is all about baking for the pure joy of it – classic comfort bakes made with love for friends and family. Join acclaimed pastry chef Ravneet Gill as she reconnects with the simple pleasures that made her fall in love with baking in the first place.
From chocolate-malt baked custard to the ultimate apple pie, Ravneet takes things back to basics, sharing her easiest tips for everything you need to whip up your favourite home bakes to enjoy.
Packed with more than 80 tried-and-tested recipes for brownies, tray bakes, cookies, tarts, puddings and cakes, this book will quickly become your most-used cookbook. With quick batch-bakes, classic crowd-pleasers, impressive dinner-party dishes and wholesome weekend baking ideas, you’ll find the perfect bake for every occasion.
For the first time, Ravneet also includes her most sought-after savoury bakes including ’nduja puff pastry sausage rolls, vegetarian samosas and a chicken pie that will have your friends and family coming back for more.
Remind yourself why you love to bake, how it brings people together, and the enjoyment that comes from creating gorgeous, moreish dishes for yourself and your loved ones. Baking for Pleasure shows home baking just as it should be – simple, satisfying and a total joy.
About the Author: Ravneet Gill
Author of the bestselling A Pastry Chef’s Guide, Ravneet Gill studied at Le Cordon Bleu before taking over the pastry sections at St John, Llewelyn's and Wild by Tart. Now a freelance chef, she set up industry networking and job advertising platform Countertalk in May 2018. In 2020, she was announced as the new judge of Channel 4’s Junior Bake Off starring alongside Liam Charles. She is the Telegraph’s Pastry specialist, as well as a regular columnist for Guardian Feast.
