Warm Bread and Honey Cake: Home Baking from Around the World by Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra

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    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • Walnut roll (Potica)

    • Lepa on September 18, 2022

      I wasn't thrilled with this potica but recognize some of the problem may have been on my end. First, my dough didn't seem to rise very well but that could have been my yeast. Second, the filling was much too watery. When my relatives make potica it has a thick walnut filling and I didn't get that here. The filling spilled out as I rolled the potica, making a mess. Once I baked this, it was fine but not great. I'll probably seek another recipe for my next try.

  • Fruit loaf

    • Jardimc on April 22, 2024

      I used Gaitri’s dried fruit ingredients and added them to King Arthur’s Whole Wheat Sandwich loaf recipe. Turned out great! Will definitely make this again.

  • Chocolate hazelnut buns

    • rionafaith on September 22, 2016

      Very good, but could maybe use a drizzle of icing or something on top. A tad dry.

  • Banana cake

    • Pamsy on August 05, 2024

      One slice and straight into the bin! Baked for 5 minutes extra, checked with thermometer and yet it wasn't cooked in the middle. Taste was weird. Really annoying, especially as it was much more work and ingredients than my usual "never fail " banana cake.

  • Multilayered spice cake (Kue lapis or spekkoek)

    • rionafaith on September 22, 2016

      Very unusual baking method using the broiler. I had trouble pouring thin enough layers so I think I ended up with one or two less than I was supposed to, but no big deal. It's a very simple cake, but the cross-section of the layers looks very pretty and it has a nice delicate spice flavor.

  • Buttery shortcake (Boterkoek)

    • malinka on February 05, 2022

      I made the hazelnut version which is incredible. Easy to make – the hardest part is judging when it is done.

  • Yogurt cake (Yogurtlu kek or yaourtopita)

    • No1Alicat on April 26, 2026

      The recipe suggests this is best if left for a couple of days before serving. Obviously not here ?? Tasted a little oily (no oil in it!) so we’ll have to see if that goes if it leave the rest…. Easy bake.

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  • ISBN 10 1862058415
  • ISBN 13 9781862058415
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  • Published Aug 17 2009
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 320
  • Language English
  • Countries United Kingdom
  • Publisher Anova Books
  • Imprint Pavilion Books

Publishers Text

A comprehensive and unparalleled collection of breads, cakes and pastries from around the world, this beautiful sourcebook of recipes is also a well-researched exploration of home baking techniques and global ethnic history. The combination of recipes, anecdotal and historical text and pictures give this book a unique appeal and make it perfect for today's discerning 'foodies'. The recipes are drawn from all over the world (including Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, the Caribbean and Latin America), are easy-to follow and beautifully photographed. Any unusual techniques are illustrated step-by-step for ease. Try your hand at Azorean honey cake or Jamaican hard dough bread. Let your family's tastebuds thrill to Azerbaijani cream cheese baklava or Dutch brown sugar coils. Chapters cover breads, cakes, pastries, savouries and biscuits. The combination of delicious recipes and a fascinating background text make this book a fantastic read and a must for any home cook looking to truly broaden their repertoire or with an interest in the culture of food.

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