SIFT: THE ELEMENTS OF GREAT BAKING (HB)

This go-to book for all your baking questions takes the fear out of failure and serves over 100 delicious bakes. The first half breaks down key elements and techniques: never again wonder why your custard has curdled, your sponge didn't rise or your panna cotta didn't set. The recipes are grouped by the time they take, from gooey cookies you can whip up in an afternoon to fabulous showstoppers you can devote a weekend to. Recipes include Roasted Strawberry Victoria Sponge; Bread-and-Butter Pudding with Caramel Mandarins; Salted Vanilla and Pistachio Layer Cake.