SIFT

Nicola Lamb is the go-to person for all your baking questions and cravings. In her baking bible, ‘SIFT’, she takes the fear out of failure and offers up an inspiring collection of over 100 delicious bakes. In the first half of the book, Nicola breaks down the science of key elements and techniques with infectious enthusiasm and illustrations. Explore every how and why of baking and move forward with complete confidence – you’ll never again wonder why your custard has curdled, why your sponge didn’t rise or why your panna cotta didn’t set. Nicola’s recipes are divided into the time it takes to make a bake, ranging from gooey cookies and airy cakes that you can whip up in an afternoon to fabulous showstoppers you can devote a weekend to.