The Baker's Book is a collection of recipes for bakers by bakers. Ruby Goss has ambitiously brought together more than 30 of Australia's best – from pastry chefs to home bakers to community bakeries – to share the recipes that bring them joy. The result is this glorious compendium, filled with 60-plus fully photographed recipes, from special occasion bakes to small anytime pleasures to savoury treats and life-changing desserts. Served alongside are generous offerings of kitchen wisdom that remind us why we bake and how many life lessons can be found in this craft.

Review

'A glorious collection of recipes from some of the best bakers I know. Such a celebration of true talent - I want to make it all!'
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

'A joyous and compelling book celebrating Australia's rich, diverse and wildly talented baking community.'
Rosemary Andrews, Mietta by Rosemary

'Baking is a chance for people to connect with their bodies. It's like a meditation ... we're all meant to do that, every single one of us.'
Nadine Ingram, Flour and Stone

'It's an amazing book with so many talented bakers'
Lucy Nunes, Food Director Delicious.

About the Author

Ruby Goss is a writer and editor based in Melbourne. Growing up, like most teenagers, she spent Saturday mornings in bed reading Nigella Lawson's baking bible How to Be a Domestic Goddess, waiting to be old enough to steep rhubarb in vodka. Obsessed as ever by the home kitchen, she has edited cookbooks by notable chefs, written for award-winning publishers and magazines, developed recipes and food video series - and travelled only ever for food.