Lorena Novak Bull - The Everything Vegan Baking Cookbook: Includes Chocolate-Peppermint Bundt Cake, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes, Southwest Green Chile Corn Muffins, Rosemary-Olive Bread, Apricot-Almond Oatmeal

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When I moved away from home at nineteen years old, my cooking skills were limited to preparing boxed macaroni and cheese, or cake from a packaged mix. I quickly realized that if I wanted to enjoy good food, the way my mother made it, I needed to learn to cook and fast! Thus began a several-year quest. Even greater challenges loomed over the next twenty-five years as I embraced vegetarian, vegan, and raw vegan cuisines. As a registered dietitian, I began doing cooking demonstrations to teach others.

Still, in spite of years of cooking experience, bakingwith its specific measurements and chemical reactionsseemed so scientific, so mysterious. And what about the prospect of baking without eggs and dairy products? I thought vegan baking must certainly require some kind of magic or fairy dust! But after learning a few basic principles I discovered that perfect loaves of bread, and sweet, delicious cupcakes were easy to make. My friends and family still seem to think theres magic involved I let them! It is my pleasure to offer you the recipes in this book, so you can impress your friends and family with baked goodies theyll love. Work your magic!

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Lorena Novak Bull, RD

For my Mama and the Charlie Brown sandwiches

Have you missed the intoxicating aroma of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven on a chilly morning? Or longed for a flaky tart crust filled with sweet fruit and custard? When considering a vegan lifestyle, you may have thought that the egg- and dairy-free diet wouldnt allow you to enjoy savory breads, decadent brownies, and sweet pies. And you arent likely to be happy about shelling out $8 for a vegan cupcake, if youre even lucky enough to find a vegan bakery. Baking cakes and cookies without eggs or dairy products? Is that even possible? Yes! Now you can make your own tempting breads and delicious desserts with this incredible cookbook! With 300 irresistible vegan recipes, you will be able to prepare all the treats youve missed, from Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.

No matter what reason you chose to go veganfor health, ethical, spiritual, or earth-friendly reasonsyou wont have to sacrifice the baked goods you love. With fresh recipes and step-by-step instructions, you will be like a kid in a candy shop a vegan candy shop! Whether you are a seasoned vegan baker or a novice, you will find recipes to suit your needs and experience level. The recipes in this book are designed to give you the opportunity to explore baking everything from simple flatbreads and pies to the more complex yeasted breads and cakes, as well as recipes from a variety of regions and cultures. Try your hand at making fresh flour tortillas from Mexico, socca from France, naan from India, and potato bolani from Afghanistan. Or play around with fermentationexperiment by making a loaf of Sourdough Bread! And dont forget about the sweets! With this guide, you will be baking up a vegan storm in no time. And when that first beautiful loaf of bread comes out of the oven, or that yummy, home-baked vegan cupcake hits your lips, youll have a smile on your face and a twinkle in your eye!

I wish to thank Danny R. Bull for his encouragement and confidence in my ability to tackle this project, as well as many other major milestone undertakings in my life, from college to martial arts to becoming a registered dietitian. Thank you to my wonderful baking instructor, who showed me that baking is heart AND science! You are missed. My sincere appreciation goes to my associate editor, Hillary Thompson, for her patience, flexibility, and assistance as I learned and worked within this process. I owe a huge debt to my coworkers for their willingness to honestly critique my kitchen conjurings, gaining weight with me along the way. Thank you, Steve Paynie Payne, photographer phenom, for making everything look amazing! Finally, my deep gratitude goes to Christopher D. Kirkpatrick, for surrounding me with the environment, support, and laughter necessary to make this pursuit happen.

Welcome to vegan baking! Vegan baking uses fun, fresh, and innovative methods to create delicious baked goods that are much healthier for youand for the planet. But how can you create your favorite cakes and breads without eggs and dairy products? The answer lies in vegan bakings simple substitutions and healthy alternatives. This chapter will familiarize you with essential baking ingredients and their vegan substitutes. The trick is to relax. Accept that not every recipe attempt will be met with a round of applause, but know that youll enjoy the earth-friendly, sinfully sweet process! To help ensure your success, begin by selecting recipes that match your experience and comfort level. Then as your confidence grows, branch out and try making something a little more challenging. And if you already have mad ninja baking skills, jump in with a recipe thats new to you. But whatever you do, have fun in the kitchen!