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A Home Baker's Guide to Food Science: Discover Why Baking Works

A Home Baker's Guide to Food Science: Discover Why Baking Works - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Nicolette van NiekerkPublish date:2/10/2026Pages:232
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Nicolette Van NiekerkISBN-13:9789090418537ISBN-10:9090418539UPC:9789090418537Book Category:Cooking, Science, EducationBook Subcategory:Methods, Applied Sciences, Adult & Continuing EducationBook Topic:BakingSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.872Product ID:SC97XMAVYD

This book is a practical guide to understanding the fundamentals of baking through food science rather than fixed formulas. Intended for both beginners and experienced bakers, it serves as a reference you can return to again and again. Instead of traditional recipes, the focus is on explaining how ingredients, techniques, and processes work together, giving you the knowledge needed to bake with confidence, adaptability, and consistency in any kitchen.

Drawing on over fifteen years of hands-on experience as a Food Business Manager, educator, and mentor, Nicolette has transformed complex food science into a clear, accessible guide. From the foundations of bread baking and sourdough to the finer details of delicate pastries, she empowers bakers to move beyond fixed instructions and bake with confidence.

Rooted in real-life teaching, industry experience, faith, and perseverance, this scientifically grounded handbook is designed to inspire consistent success and a deeper appreciation of baking as both a craft and a science.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Nicolette Van NiekerkISBN-13:9789090418537ISBN-10:9090418539UPC:9789090418537Book Category:Cooking, Science, EducationBook Subcategory:Methods, Applied Sciences, Adult & Continuing EducationBook Topic:BakingSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.75 inchesWeight:0.872Product ID:SC97XMAVYD
Van Niekerk, Nicolette: - Nicolette has over 20 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry and holds a qualification in Foodservice Management from the Tshwane University of Technology. She specialises in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, including GFSI auditing and product development, and is particularly passionate about Food Science, training, and coaching.In 2010, she founded La Petite Patisserie in Cape Town, South Africa, where she combined her love for patisserie with teaching. Through her accredited training programmes, she equipped more than 900 students with both baking expertise and entrepreneurial skills to start their own home-based bakeries.After emigrating to the Netherlands in 2018, she began working as a Food Quality Consultant in the bakery industry. As a qualified FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 auditor, she supports food businesses in achieving compliance while building confident, capable teams. Her ongoing passion for recipe development, food styling, and photography is reflected in her book.
Publisher: Nicolette Van Niekerk

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