Butter, Butter - sometimes more is more

Petra Galler is a young baker who has worked in restaurants in Auckland and Melbourne for over 10 years. Her passion lies in pastry and baking and she hopes to pass on that joy by sharing her recipes and the stories behind them. 

Inspired by the author’s Jewish heritage, these recipes have a very European sensibility, with a touch of Middle Easter flavours. They are sophisticated, featuring some nostalgic classics with a twist that are very easy to make. Butter, Butter is divided into five sections: Cakes, pastry, Dough, Cookies and Slices, and Savoury. The flavours are deep, spicy, and a little exotic. With ingredients like semolina, hazelnuts, and tahini and toppings like candied fennel, pistachios, sesame, and thyme, there are many delicious things to explore. 

Alongside the more standard bakes like carrot cake, rhubarb tart, and brownie are some special creations to try: Persian Love Cake, Tiramisu Crêpe Cake, Knafeh (Palestinian), Rugelach (Polish) and many others. With some divine savoury ideas like Mushroom and Gruyère Galette and leek and Cheddar Brioche Butter Pudding, this is the complete package for those wanting to try some new ideas with their baking.