Overview
From the iconic Pork Pie to the little-known Buckinghamshire Bacon Badger, in this delicious new book, Calum Franklin gives British pies the appreciation they deserve.
Focusing on pastries across the British Isles, The Modern Pie Maker includes 80 recipes showcasing Chef Calum's contemporary takes on classic, deep-rooted traditional pies. The humble pie is one of the oldest forms of British cooking, and every region, or even town, has their specialties. Chef Calum takes us through the history of each of these beloved pies, their origins and nuances, and gives updated, elevated recipes for modern home cooking.
Expect to see:
- Stargazy Pie
- Homity Pie
- Macaroni Pie
- Balti Pie
- Norfolk Plough Pudding
- Forfar Bridies
- Welsh Oggie
and many more
As well as a full range of sauces and sides, and not forgetting sweet pies, plus the secrets to show-stopping decoration and making the perfect pastry, these are pies you'll come back to time and again.
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'Calum is the pie king' – Jamie Oliver
'I'd happily spend eternity eating chef Calum Franklin's pies' – Grace Dent
'There is no one else I know who has the passion, heart and soul for meat wrapped in hot water pastry. If you want to know how to make a pie, Calum is your go-to man!' – Tom Kerridge
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