Hello there. I hope you are keeping well. I’m delighted to share some news from my work life with you this month. I have a new book just published 🙂

This time last year I was very busy writing and recipe testing recipes for the book and then at the beginning of the year, I made up all the breads for the photographs. It certainly kept me busy for a while, and now it is all published and available to buy. Here’s a little bit about the book, and soon I’ll share one of the gluten-free and vegan recipes with you in my next post.

“Making your own bread is a rewarding experience and is easier than you might think. You can make a loaf with just 3 everyday ingredients and a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment. Once you’ve mastered a few simple techniques, you’ll be well on the way to creating something that is eaten all over the world, every day of the year.

Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an established baker, this book contains everything you need to know to help create a variety of breads, from a simple white loaf to an indulgent buttery brioche. You’ll find recipes for yeasted and non-yeasted breads, sour doughs and breads made with gluten-free ingredients, as well as breads you can cook in the air fryer, slow cooker and steamer. All recipes are vegan or can be adapted to make vegan friendly.

There’s a chapter on the history of bread making; information on all the ingredients you can use to make the perfect loaf; a little bit of science, and lots of tips and techniques for making kneading, proving and shaping the perfect dough, and should something go wrong, there is a useful troubleshooting guide. The book is illustrated with colour photographs throughout to provide extra help and the inspiration you need to start making bread. Happy Baking!”

Complete starter guide to making bread by Kathryn Hawkins, published by IMM Lifestyle Books 2024 is available to buy from major online retailers Food photography by Stuart MacGregor

For more information about my work please visit my website: www.kathrynhawkinsfood.co.uk

See you again soon!