Breadsong

We are overjoyed to welcome the food writing world’s brightest new star.

Breadsong tells the story of Kitty Tait who was a chatty, bouncy and full-of-life 14 year old until she was overwhelmed by an ever-thickening cloud of depression and she completely withdrew from the world. One day her dad Alex, a teacher, baked a loaf of bread with her and that small moment changed everything. One loaf quickly escalated into an obsession and baking bread was the one thing that made any sense to her. After a few whirlwind months, she and her dad opened the Orange Bakery, where queues now regularly snake down the street.

Breadsong is also a cookbook full of Kitty’s favourite recipes, including: – the Comfort loaf made with Marmite, and with a crust that tastes like Twiglets – bitesize queue nibbles, doughnuts with an ever-changing filling to keep the bakery queue happy – sticky fika buns with mix-and-match fillings such as cardamom and orange – Happy Bread covered with salted caramel – cheese straws made with easy homemade ruff puff pastry – the ultimate brown butter and choc chip cookies with the perfect combination of gooey centre and crispy edges.

‘We have been following Kitty and Al’s journey with wonder and amazement. It is proof, if one was needed, that a loaf of bread can have the power to heal, bring joy, bring together a family and a community and give life flavour and purpose. In this book they share with their stories and recipes, both are utterly delicious’ Itamar Srulovich and Sarit Packer, Honey & Co