Pre-order my new cookbook!

The Elements
of Baking

The Elements of Baking cookbook cover on a white background.

The book that will teach you how to make ANY recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan or even gluten-free vegan (and still taste spectacular).

The Elements of Baking cookbook cover.

Pre-order my new cookbook!

The Elements
of Baking

The book that will teach you how to make ANY recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan or even gluten-free vegan (and still taste spectacular).

The most common type of question I get is “how do I make a recipe dairy-free?” or “how do I remove the eggs?” or “how do I make a family favourite gluten-free?”

And there are SO MANY of these questions that I simply can’t answer them all individually (even though I really wish I could) – so I wrote a book about it. The Elements of Baking is my answer to anyone who had their heart set on a particular recipe but couldn’t make it because of a food allergy or intolerance. Well, now you can!!

This book isn’t just about the recipes (even though there are 140 recipes in there and they’re all ridiculously delicious). There are also actual QUANTITATIVE rules that tell you exactly which ingredients you need to add and in what quantities to convert any recipe into whatever free-from version you fancy.

What you’ll find in this book:

  1. Rules for adapting ANY recipe: this is the most important (and most useful) part of the book – these are actual quantitative rules that tell you exactly how to convert pretty much any baking recipe into whatever free-from version you fancy; and they cover everything from cakes, muffins and cookies to brownies, pastry, cheesecake and more.
  2. Super delicious and 100% reliable recipes: these are organised by the free-from variation (so, there’s a gluten-free, a dairy-free, an egg-free, a vegan and a gluten-free vegan chapter) and they’re all SO GOOD, please don’t ask me to pick a favourite, it’s impossible!
  3. Case studies: these explain the origin of the modification rules and also put them into the context of actual, real-life recipes – here, I take a series of “regular” recipes and explain the process and the science behind removing the gluten, the dairy or the eggs (or a combination of them) from the bakes.
  4. Plus: mouthwatering photos with every recipe (and also step-by-step photos), both grams AND cups/tablespoon measurements (yes, I heard your complaints about my first book 😉 but please use a kitchen scale if you can!!), and lots of useful tips and science sprinkled throughout.

A little sneak peek into the book!

The process of filling a braided brioche bun with chocolate pastry cream with the help of a piping bag.
Overhead view of a pistachio tart, decorated with fresh strawberries and chopped pistachios.
A salted peanut caramel brownie bar broken in half, with the chewy-gooey caramel stretching between the two pieces.
Blueberry meringue bars, sliced into individual portions, on a sheet of brown parchment paper.
Close-up vies of a chocolate crinkle cookie with a molten chocolate centre.
Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread served on a wooden cutting board.

A little sneak peek into the book!

The process of filling a braided brioche bun with chocolate pastry cream with the help of a piping bag.
Overhead view of a pistachio tart, decorated with fresh strawberries and chopped pistachios.
A salted peanut caramel brownie bar broken in half, with the chewy-gooey caramel stretching between the two pieces.
Blueberry meringue bars, sliced into individual portions, on a sheet of brown parchment paper.
Close-up vies of a chocolate crinkle cookie with a molten chocolate centre.
Cheesy garlic pull-apart bread served on a wooden cutting board.

Praise & reviews of The Elements of Baking

As soon as I read The Elements of Baking, I knew it would have a permanent spot on my kitchen bookshelf – it’s a brilliant guide for bakers. If only Kat had written it sooner … it could have saved me from so many baking flops.
– DORIE GREENSPAN, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with Dorie
Finally, we have a deliciously authoritative guide to creating the gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan baked treats of our dreams. Katarina takes away the guesswork of adapting our favorite recipes and gives every baker confidence in the kitchen. If you’ve ever needed to substitute an ingredient in a recipe, but weren’t sure how, The Elements of Baking will show you the way.
– ZOË FRANÇOIS, Author of Zoë Bakes Cookies and host of Zoë Bakes
Kat has achieved the impossible and created the most comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and visual guide to baking with dietary restrictions without sacrificing flavor or texture. Every question you’ve ever had about converting recipes is answered. This is so much more than a cookbook, it’s a baking science bible!
– TESSA ARIAS, creator of Handle the Heat
Brilliantly smart and poised to become the essential baking guide for folk who want to learn or love to bake.
– NIK SHARMA, James Beard finalist, author of Veg-Table
The Elements of Baking contains everything I love about a good baking book: detailed methods, beautiful photographs, delicious recipes, and just enough of the science behind them to make anyone feel like an expert. The Elements of Baking practically and beautifully shares a wonderful message – baking is truly for everyone.
– ERIN JEANNE MCDOWELL, author of The Book on Pie and host of Happy Baking
Kat is the master of free-from recipes! Too often free-from recipes might look appealing but they often turn out to be a fail for bakers at home. Kat’s recipes are tried and tested, and as a baker with little experience in this area, I know I can trust her to deliver a great recipe that’s easy to follow and looks just as good as the stunning photography!
– MATT ADLARD, author of Bake it Better
Many of us avoid gluten, dairy or eggs, and most of us know others who do: this brilliant book is the one to reach for when you want to bake considerately. Katarina’s recipes are delicious, foolproof and you’d simply not know that they are ‘without’ in any way.
– MARK DIACONO, author of Spice: A Cook’s Companion