--- product_id: 790955279 title: "The Science of Baking: Everything You Need to Know to Create Perfect Sweet and Savory Bakes, Every Time (The Science of Food)" price: "R1189" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/790955279-the-science-of-baking-everything-you-need-to-know-to store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Science of Baking: Everything You Need to Know to Create Perfect Sweet and Savory Bakes, Every Time (The Science of Food) **Price:** R1189 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Science of Baking: Everything You Need to Know to Create Perfect Sweet and Savory Bakes, Every Time (The Science of Food) - **How much does it cost?** R1189 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/790955279-the-science-of-baking-everything-you-need-to-know-to) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “An essential book for anyone looking to understand and improve their baking” Tom Kerridge “Part masterclass, part laboratory, and totally inspiring. Matt Adlard brings clarity and precision to the mysteries of baking, showing not just how to make something work, but why it works” Helen Goh Discover the secrets of the professionals to achieve perfect bakes, every time Whether you're a baking novice or a star baker, The Science of Baking is your cheat sheet for understanding what really happens in the kitchen. Matt Adlard – bestselling author, self-taught baker, and pastry chef – demystifies the science behind your favorite bakes, so you can recreate them in your own kitchen with show-stopping results. With more than 50 recipes – including showstoppers like Vanilla Burnt Basque Cheesecake , Rosemary Focaccia , Pistachio and Orange Biscotti , and Black Forest Swiss Roll – plus step-by-step photography and troubleshooting tips on cake decorations, gluten-free baking, and baking the perfect sourdough bread: this comprehensive baking book is everything you need to understand and explore the art and science of baking. Discover what makes brownies fudgy, chewy, or cakey, how to achieve fluffy risen soufflés and meringues, why fermentation and hydration affect the structure of sourdough, and how to laminate pastry for flakey, golden croissants. Dive into the chemistry of ingredients – with detailed illustrations and microscopic imagery – learn how to master your oven, and unlock essential techniques to create unbeatable flavor and finesse at home. Review: Solid Science for the Scientific Baker - The author is really passionate and his cooking is very much for someone who puts home first. It's meant for very focused individuals who love the art and science of baking. Not something meant for dinner parties or hosting events. The book was written with the help of a chemist and it's meant for folks who are chemists and engineers looking to enhance their culinary skills. For the average person, it's a bit detailed and complex. But for the scientific mind, it makes sense and reads like an expensive textbook. Review: Beautiful and Actually Useful - One of the best baking science books out there. Great selection of essential recipes, beautiful graphics, and actually easy to use as a quick reference without being a thousand pages long. I’ve been following Matt on Instagram for years, bought his first book, and honestly I might love this one even more. Already gifted it to a few friends who wanted to get better at baking. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #18,322 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #37 in Cooking Encyclopedias #38 in Gluten Free Recipes #40 in Christmas Cooking | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 130 Reviews | ## Images ![The Science of Baking: Everything You Need to Know to Create Perfect Sweet and Savory Bakes, Every Time (The Science of Food) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71CgZa+bUkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid Science for the Scientific Baker *by D***. on May 30, 2026* The author is really passionate and his cooking is very much for someone who puts home first. It's meant for very focused individuals who love the art and science of baking. Not something meant for dinner parties or hosting events. The book was written with the help of a chemist and it's meant for folks who are chemists and engineers looking to enhance their culinary skills. For the average person, it's a bit detailed and complex. But for the scientific mind, it makes sense and reads like an expensive textbook. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful and Actually Useful *by S***D on May 14, 2026* One of the best baking science books out there. Great selection of essential recipes, beautiful graphics, and actually easy to use as a quick reference without being a thousand pages long. I’ve been following Matt on Instagram for years, bought his first book, and honestly I might love this one even more. Already gifted it to a few friends who wanted to get better at baking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A joy! *by N***E on May 25, 2026* I am absolutely loving this book, have been having such fun learning and trying the recipe. 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