The Science of Baking
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard May 2026 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
The general take
Lena Dunham found The Science of Baking helpful when she was looking to learn baking basics, specifically after realizing she'd never made a crumpet before. She seems to have appreciated that someone recommended it as a foundational resource for getting started.
About
“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.
Who said what
Lena Dunham👍 Recommends
…baking instruction book recommended for great british bake off preparation
“And then I said, you know, I've never cooked a crumpet. Is there some like basics? Do I have to go back to some basics? And they said, well, there's a great book called the science of baking, which we can send you, which kind of.”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler — Lena Dunhamat 54:24
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