Claus Meyer has been taking the world by storm with his fresh, Nordic cooking. Now, he turns his hands to all things baking. His bakeries in Grand Central Station and Brooklyn, Meyers Bageri, have been receiving stellar reviews. In this book, Claus shares the secrets to his success. The book is structured around the four basic types of dough - wheat, whole-grain, rye and enriched. Photographic step-by-step instructions explain each baking technique, while troubleshooting sections provide advice. Alongside techniques, Claus gives tips and tricks for achieving best results, with explanations of the best flour and equipment to use. Recipes then show you how to put your new-found skills to use, ranging from rye bread to cinnamon loaf, from spelt bread to scones. This is the perfect guide to creating delicious Nordic breads and pastries at home.

Bring the delicious flavours of the Nordic bakery into your own kitchen with this new book from celebrated restaurateur, Claus Meyer.

An inspirational, illustrated guide to Europe's 135 best bakeries. From the splendid Eccles cakes of London's St John Bakery to the delicate pasteis de nata at Manteigaria in Lisbon, Europe's Best Bakeries has baked goods for every taste. Breads run from giant sourdough loaves at Poilâne in Paris to more than twenty types of focaccia at Genoa's Panificio Mario. The aroma of just-baked bread, the chewy bite of an oven-fresh bagel and the thrill of a cream-filled patisserie are conjured up in this enticing list of bakeries from the UK, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Spain, Greece, Italy, Germany and France. A fascinating, mouth-watering and unique introduction to Europe's long and impressive baking tradition. Please note this ebook contains colour images and address links and may not be well-suited for older e-readers.