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Author NEMO shares the process of lamination in baking vegan bread in the book “Viennese Pastries, Enriched Doughs, and Fried Sweets.”

The SYNOPSIS

Vegan lamination asks for one thing: time. Plant fat has a melting point of its own, and those who learn to read it get a clean lamination, with the layers separating in the oven as they should.

Six chapters lead from the laminating technique to croissants and pain au chocolat, from brioche and soft doughs to Danish pastry, through to sourdough with slow fermentation and the fried sweets of tradition. Every preparation is rebuilt from the function of the plant ingredients, rather than traced over a recipe with substitutions.

This is the volume for those willing to plan, to wait, and to learn the signals of the dough: the dough is what tells you when to step in.

THE REVIEW

This fan favorite is a compelling entry in this cookbook series’ vegan baking section. The level of detail the Author provides on the lamination process in vegan baking, from the specific melting point that vegan base plant fat needs to melt to the specific timeframe readers should expect the lamination process to take and so much more, allows readers to gain a better insight into the processes behind some of their favorite baked goods.

The balance the author strikes with this book’s detail shows in how they tackle so many prolific and beloved recipes. From danishes and croissants to sourdough bread made from scratch with plant-based ingredients, this book offers a plethora of strong, delicious vegan recipes that readers new to vegan baking will flock to.

THE VERDICT

Compelling, enriching, and memorable, Author Nemo’s “Viennese Pastries, Enriched Doughs and Fried Sweets” is a must-read non-fiction cookbook for those looking to continue their study of pure, vegan baking. Readers will enjoy mouthwatering recipes and insights into how these ingredients react with one another as they bring these delicious baked goods to life. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Nemo T.V. is an Italian author and culinary consultant specialising in the vegan transformation of traditional cuisine. His vision represents the intersection of Italy’s rich culinary heritage and a profound philosophy of respect for all forms of life.

At the heart of his work lies more than just flavour; it is an ethics rooted in planetary sustainability and the protection of animal welfare. Through his writing, Nemo offers a proven method for rediscovering heritage dishes through a plant-based lens, demonstrating that cooking can simultaneously be an act of love for tradition and a concrete commitment to the future of the Earth. His work invites readers to embrace a conscious lifestyle, where every ingredient is chosen for its nutritional value and its positive impact on the world around us.

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