Summary
From iced fairy cakes to fondant fancies; lemon drizzle cake to lime, lemon, and pistachio slices; these mini versions of classic baked goods provide comfort during a busy day and are perfect for sharing. Traditional favorites such as cheesecakes, sponge cakes, baked fruit loaves, and chunky brownies are waiting to be rediscovered. Perfectly formed miniatures become delicate indulgences rather than guilty pleasures in the creative hands of this leading pastry chef. His new approach to traditional baking is fun, inventive, and, above all, delicious. Thirty fun and exciting recipes provide ideas for baking a cake for any occasion and are a great excuse for transforming everyday baking into a delicious and joyful experience.
Roger Pizey is a celebrated baker and patissier with over twenty years' experience at the cutting edge of cooking. He trained for two years with Albert Roux at Le Gavroche before joining the charismatic Marco Pierre White as his Chef Patissier. As Marco was becoming the first British chef to be awarded 3 Michelin Stars, Roger was creating the ground-breaking desserts for his restaurants. Roger developed his craft in some of the finest restaurants in London, including a period as Head Chef of the highly regarded Criterion Restaurant, before returning to his original passion and founding the bakery for Peyton & Byrne. There he created a classic selection of pastry offerings, both sweet and savoury, reigniting interest in traditional pastry treats. He has appeared on Hell's Kitchen, demonstrating his superb pastry skills alongside celebrity chef Marco Pierre White.
