Part-Time Baker

No time, but love to bake? Go part-time with these quick and easy recipes – many of which can be prepped in just 10 minutes!
Florence Stanton (@Tasting.Thyme) proves that you can find time to bake and enjoy delicious treats no matter what life throws at you.

Forget hours spent in the kitchen following complex instructions! In Part-Time Baker, each recipe is clearly labelled with ‘Hands-on time’ and ‘Total time’ – to make it crystal clear how much effort you’ll need to put in.

You’ll find Orange Drizzle Scones that can be on the table in under 30 minutes and no-fuss treats such as 3-Ingredient Chocolate Twists. There’s a Spring Green, Pesto & Courgette Flower Tart which you can squeeze into your lunch hour and Speedy Sesame Bagels you can make in 10 minutes before work. You can even entertain friends with an Espresso Martini Cake which takes just 15 minutes hands-on time, leaving you to enjoy the rest of the evening.

All the recipes can be scaled up for sharing or down for enjoying solo and there are plenty of cheats and tips for impressive results.

Delicious, speedy baking recipes for every occasion – morning, noon and late-night snack, including:

• Chocolate & Hazelnut Pull-apart Loaf
• White Chocolate, Raspberry & Pistachio Pastry Braid
• Spiced Ginger Traybake
• Vegan No-Bake Chocolate and Pistachio Bars
• Goat’s Cheese, Fig & Walnut Tart
• Cheat’s Small-batch Ciabatta Rolls
• Mini Pina Colada Loaf Cakes
• Sugar Cinnamon Popovers with Warm Honey
• Molten Caramel Brownie Skillet
• Key Lime Pie Shortbread Cookies