4.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 12/10/2009

This is a pretty serious cookbook. Definitely not for the novice! The instructions and recipes are very detailed and a little intimidating, I've only been brave enough to attempt one recipe so far (although it did turn out well). Don't buy this if you just want to learn how to make a loaf of bread... but do buy it if you want to learn how to turn out bakery-quality goods.

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 13/10/2009

This is my new favourite cook book, the recipes are amazing and really easy to understand and follow.

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 12/10/2009

I loved this book. I have been to the Bakery and always wanted to know how they made those muffins. I think it's so great that they have shared their fantastic recipes with everyone. The book is beautifully set out and photographed so you can just enjoy reading it even if you don't cook!

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 08/10/2009

Some really beautiful sweet and savoury recipes and detailed instructions for how to make sourdough and other breads, as well as patry. I have already tried a couple of recipes and they worked very well.

2.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 28/01/2010

This book is more for the experienced baker. If you're looking to make sourdough bread (a three week process that involves throwing out more ingredients than you use) using wild yeast then you can give it a try. I tried the croissant dough and it didn't work out for me (not from lack of trying)in that the finished product in no way reflected the amount of time and effort put in. Too many steps and far too fiddly. Nigella Lawson has a great recipe in "How to be a domestic goddess" (based on current Danish recipes)for croissant dough which is wonderful and surprisingly easy. This book has lovely and inspiring photos and I still intend to give their sweet shortcrust pastry a go - but I certainly wouldn't recommend the book unless you have copious amounts of spare time on your hands - and a inordinate amount of patience.

3.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 18/01/2010

This is a lovely book to look at. Although the book in intended for domestic readers the quantities for each recipe are commercial quantities. I have attempted 2 recipes and followed exact instructions and both have been flops!

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 29/12/2009

Great recipes and techniques in this book. They are more targeted at the intermediate/advanced cook or even for professional use.
Have used a few recipes and work really well.
Recommended

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 11/12/2009

The Bourke Street Bakery is a book that is a joy to look at even before you start baking! I am delighted that I purchased it.

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 15/09/2011

This book is wonderful!The instructions on how to make the sourdough starter were clear and easily, followed and have resulted in many delicous loaves. The fig and barberry loaf a particular stand out! Looking forward to trying other recipies with confidence. All this, and it is a lovely book just to peruse and contemplate.

5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews. – Customer review on 24/02/2011

This is the best cookbook I have ever purchased, I absolutely love it! I haven't purchased a loaf of bread for well over a year, there's no going back once you've eaten the Bourke Street Bakery sourdough. The croissants are sensational and not as fiddly as they look. I have made them at least 10 times and they have been delicious every time. I've also made the puff pastry, yes it was delicious, the sweet and savoury pastries and many of the fillings including pies, sausage rolls and sweet tarts. The Brownie is deliciously light and chocolately and irresistible. I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves to spend time in the kitchen and can't resist the aroma of freshly baked bread. Many thanks to Paul and David for sharing their secrets. I will be sure to visit the next time I'm in Sydney.