Cakebread, Pudding & Pie (Callie Maritz and Mari-Louis Guy)

Callie Maritz and Mari-Louis Guy, Cakebread, Pudding & Pie. Cape Town: Struik, 2011.

Large format (26.5 x 23.5 cm), hard cover, 192 pages, sumptuous illustrations.

Very good condition.

Cakebread, Pudding & Pie (2011) is a South African cookbook that compiles a wide range of baking recipes developed by siblings Callie Maritz and Mari-Louis Guy for their boutique bakery, Cakebread.
The book is not a narrative text but a practical recipe collection focused primarily on baking. It brings together around 100 recipes covering both sweet and savoury baked goods, including cakes, biscuits, breads, tarts, pies, and puddings.
A key feature of the book is its adaptation of professional bakery recipes for home use. The authors emphasize straightforward methods, intentionally removing overly technical or cheffy steps to make the recipes accessible to everyday bakers.
The recipes are organized into themed chapters (e.g., cupcakes, loaves, puddings, pastries, teatime baking, and nostalgic treats), reflecting different types of baked goods and occasions.
While the focus remains on sweet baking, the book also includes:
    Savoury items such as breads, pies, and tarts
    A dedicated section on gluten-free baking
    Recipes drawn from the authors everyday bakery production and reader contributions
The authors approach combines:
    Practicality (tested, reliable recipes suitable for home kitchens)
    Visual appeal (the book includes many full-colour photographs and styled presentations)
    Accessibility (clear instructions and simplified techniques)
In essence, Cakebread, Pudding & Pie is a user-friendly baking compendium designed to translate professional, bakery-style recipes into approachable home cooking, covering a broad spectrum of baked goods while maintaining an emphasis on simplicity and dependable results.
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