The Home Baking Book

Master baker Stefan Elias has built a solid reputation as an expert on the Franco-Belgian baking tradition. This book is for home bakers who love artisanal baked goods.

Discover 150+ recipes from master baker Stefan Elias, including vegan options and savoury dishes. Historian Greet Draye adds cultural richness with engaging anecdotal stories.

In more than 150 varied recipes, master baker Stefan Elias guides both beginners and experienced bakers to a feast of delicious pastries, breads, cakes, pies, etc. With quiches and pizza tartlets, among others, the salty kitchen is also part of the mix. Thanks to the vegan recipes, everyone at the table can join in.

Historian Greet Draye (Centre for Agrarian History) brings the entire baker's culture to life through the recipes with all sorts of anecdotal stories.