--- product_id: 48601849 title: "How Baking Works: …And what to do if it doesn’t" brand: "james morton" price: "SAR 217" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48601849-how-baking-works-and-what-to-do-if-it-doesn store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # How Baking Works: …And what to do if it doesn’t **Brand:** james morton **Price:** SAR 217 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How Baking Works: …And what to do if it doesn’t by james morton - **How much does it cost?** SAR 217 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48601849-how-baking-works-and-what-to-do-if-it-doesn) ## Best For - james morton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james morton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is baking explained in a clear, accessible and engaging manner: foolproof recipes and perfect cakes and bakes every single time from GBBO favourite, James Morton. With stunning photography and a whole host of mouth-watering treats to try, as well as tips on how to salvage baking mishaps and explanations as to why certain techniques and stages are needed, this is the only baking book you'll ever need... 'The best book ever' -- ***** Reader review 'Takes baking books to a higher level' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely perfect' -- ***** Reader review 'The only baking book you'll ever need to own' -- ***** Reader review 'The best baking book I've ever bought!' -- ***** Reader review 'Utterly brilliant' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************* I want to show you how baking works. I want to prove how easy baking can be. Whether you want light cakes , squidgy brownies , perfect pastry , stress-free macarons or mountainous meringues , this book features a mini-masterclass for each one. Everything's split up into wee, simple steps. There's no faff and you don't need any expensive equipment. You don't even need a sieve. And for baking veterans, this book tells you why you're doing what you've been doing all these years. Here's to baking that just works. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 19.6 x 2.5 x 25.2 cm | | Isbn 10 | 009195990X | | Isbn 13 | 978-0091959906 | | Item Weight | 958 g | | Language | English | | Print Length | 256 pages | | Publication Date | 12 Mar. 2015 | | Publisher | Ebury Press | ## Images ![How Baking Works: …And what to do if it doesn’t - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91blblau07L.jpg) ![How Baking Works: …And what to do if it doesn’t - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91GXqIS67HL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition to my kitchen *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 18 March 2015* As a domestic baker I have enjoyed enormously having James Morton on my book shelf. His bread book is my 'go to' when I need to make sense of the methods given by the those in the industry who provide a brilliant reference point but with techniques and equipment that don't quite translate to the domestic kitchen or to a non professional.I have yet to fully enjoy this new book but the recipes look truly wonderful. Perhaps some are slightly eclectic for those new to baking but the cooking advice and troubleshooting will definitely help build confidence. I love the comment about brownies "my test of any chocolate desert is simple: eat some of the chocolate you baked with. If you'd rather have the chocolate than the brownie, you've failed'. How true - turn a couple of pages to the brownie photo and you'll never eat a chocolate bar again!This book covers an awful lot of ground. There are a lot of ideas for seasoned bakers, some excellent advice on how and why things do and don't work and a bit of a comfort blanket for those who make mistakes in the kitchen; James must have gone there in able to write this book.Not sure it's for beginner bakers but it's a beautifully presented book and it'll be on my present list this year for everyone, regardless of their ability. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot Tips and Great Recipes! *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 17 March 2015* This arrived on the launch date and I couldn't wait to try it out as James Morton's bread book was excellent (the focaccia recipe is brilliant!). The Instant Lemon Drizzle Cake was amazing - best I've made and certainly best I've tasted. I've made a few other recipes and all work extremely well. (See the empty plates in the office!) There is science behind the recipes - even simple things like using a different size egg can make the difference in the mixture being too sloppy or not "wet" enough making the result disappointing. The science is not over complicated so don't be put off but James does give you a good understanding the possible causes if something goes wrong with your bake. Good intros regarding various types of ingredients and equipment. Nice photos and the recipes are well laid out making them easy to follow. It's a really good buy for new and experienced bakers. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential reading for budding GBBO contestants *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 11 October 2018* I bought this book because I wanted to know why. (I used to drive my mother nuts as a child). It seems to me that to be a really good baker you really need to thoroughly understand the science and core principles behind it. The book certainly delivers that along with some very good recipes along the way.The book begins with the properties and handling of the key ingredients. It moves on to the basic components such as caramel. Then types of recipe, cakes, sponge, short pastry and so on. All very well explained in the author's slightly idiosyncratic style. The supporting recipes are very good, with neat flavour combinations.Recommended to anyone who wants to avoid errors, correct them if they happen, and to fly without recipes. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48601849-how-baking-works-and-what-to-do-if-it-doesn](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/48601849-how-baking-works-and-what-to-do-if-it-doesn) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-06-16*