The Pie Room: 80 Achievable and Show-Stopping Pies and Sides for Pie Lovers Everywhere -- Calum Franklin, Hardcover

The definitive pie bible from Calum Franklin.

Franklin] deals out fantasies crafted in flaky dough, egg-washed to the hilt, and filled with godly foodstuffs like potato dauphinois and caramelized onion or smoked haddock and sweet corn chowder. There is only one Pie Room, and it is here in all its steampiped and marbled glory. --Thrillist

Discover the definitive pie bible from self-confessed pastry deviant, chef and London's King of Pies, Calum Franklin.

Calum knows good pies and in his debut cookbook, The Pie Room, he presents a treasure trove of recipes for some of his favourite ever pastry dishes. Want to learn how to create the ultimate sausage roll? Ever wished to master the humble chicken and mushroom pie? In this collection of recipes discover the secrets to 80 delicious and achievable pies and sides, both sweet and savoury, veggie and meat, including hot pork pies, cheesy dauphinoise and caramelised onion pie, hot and sour curried cod pie, the ultimate beef Wellington and rhubarb and custard tarts.

Alongside the recipes Calum guides you through the techniques and tools for perfecting your pastry. Within these pages you'll find details including how to properly line pie tins, or how to crimp your pastry and decorate your pies so they look like true show-stoppers.

Say hello to your new foodie obsession and get ready to create your very own pie masterpiece.

Author: Calum Franklin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Absolute
Published: 10/27/2020
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.60w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781472973610

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/21/2020

About the Author

A self-confessed pastry deviant, Calum Franklin is fast becoming London's King of Pies. His love of pie knows no bounds, and he brings his passion to life within these pages.

Drawing on a wealth of culinary experience, Calum worked at a variety of renowned restaurants including The Ivy and Aurora, and was the Senior Sous Chef at Roast in Borough Market, prior to heading up the kitchen at Holborn Dining Room.

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