Baking Unplugged: Easy Recipes for the Modern Baker: Fuss-free Cakes, Cookies, Breads & Everyday Treats

Turn on the oven—not the gadgets. Baking Unplugged is a joyfully simple guide to home baking that proves you don’t need a stand mixer, specialty tools, or hard-to-find ingredients to make amazing treats. Whether you’re brand-new or getting back to basics, you’ll find clear step-by-step recipes for cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, quick breads, pastries, and rustic loaves—plus time-saving tips, smart swaps, and budget-friendly ideas.Inside you’ll learn how to:Bake one-bowl classics with minimal cleanupChoose everyday pantry ingredients that always workMaster fail-safe techniques (creaming, folding, resting, proofing)Adapt bakes for dietary needs and substitutionsPlan quick weeknight bakes and make-ahead freezer winsTroubleshoot flat cakes, dense loaves, and over-spread cookiesWhat you’ll bake: soft sandwich bread, no-knead boules, chocolate chip cookies, lemon drizzle loaf, banana muffins, traybakes and bars, fruit crisps, hand pies, and more—all designed for regular home ovens and simple tools.If you want reliable, delicious results without the fuss, this book is your friendly kitchen coach. Bake confidently, save time, and enjoy warm, homemade goodness any day of the week.