# The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj

The Elements of Baking is a baking cookbook by Katarina Cermelj focused on adapting recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and vegan diets. It combines baking-science explanations with more than 140 recipes and quantitative guidance for modifying recipes.

- [Original product page](https://loonieperks.com/product/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [View offer](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 36.78 CAD
- Previous price: 45.99 CAD
- Discount: 20%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T20:33:22.673Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 1589

Prices and deal status are the latest recorded data, not a guarantee of availability. Confirm the price and availability with the store.

## At a glance

- Offers over 140 recipes alongside explanations of baking ingredients and their functions.
- Includes quantitative modification rules for adapting recipes to gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free or vegan versions.
- Recipe examples include savoury bakes, cakes, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls.

## Pros

- Combines recipes with baking-science context, which can help readers understand why substitutions affect a bake.
- Covers several dietary adaptations, including recipes that are gluten-free and vegan.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Yellow Kite
- Publication date: Oct. 8 2024
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 496 pages
- ISBN-10: 1399712896
- ISBN-13: 978-1399712897
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions: 20.35 x 3.53 x 26.67 cm
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg

## A good fit for

- Bakers looking to adapt recipes around gluten, dairy or eggs.
- Readers who want both recipe ideas and explanations of baking ingredients.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a cookbook focused exclusively on traditional recipes without dietary adaptations.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is strongly positive about the book's content, recipe quality, clear explanations and the taste of the resulting bakes. For bakers who want to adapt recipes across several dietary restrictions, those reports make the combination of recipe examples and modification guidance especially relevant. A smaller share of ratings are below five stars, so the aggregate does not mean every reader has the same experience.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the recipe selection and the clarity of the instructions.
- Positive themes: Customers report enjoying the taste of the resulting bakes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What kinds of dietary adaptations does the book cover?
The listing describes guidance and recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and vegan baking, including gluten-free vegan options.
### Does it explain how to modify recipes, or only provide recipes?
It presents baking-science explanations and quantitative modification rules alongside more than 140 recipes.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 496 pages.

## Alternative options

- [100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [The Fresh Milled Flour Bible: Make Delicious Baked Goods Even If You've Never Milled Before With Foolproof Step-By-Step Instructions to Master the Art of Baking \| Includes 30-Day Meal Plan](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [The Complete Diabetic Dessert Cookbook: Master the Art of Diabetic-Friendly Baking with Simple, Scrumptious Recipes That Prove Healthy Eating Can Still Be Deliciously Rewarding](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [The Ultimate Italian Gluten-Free Pasta Cookbook 2025: Authentic & Delicious Wheat-Free Recipes for Perfect Homemade Pasta – From Classic Fettuccine to Hearty Baked Dishes](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [The Vegan Holiday Cookbook: From Elegant Appetizers to Festive Mains and Delicious Sweets](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [Dry Mix Pantry Cookbook Gluten Free: Bring Back the Family Favorites You Miss with Homemade Make-Ahead Blends for Easy Weeknight Dinners and Everyday Baking](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [Sourdough Every Day: Your Guide to Using Active and Discard Starter for Artisan Bread, Rolls, Pasta, Sweets and More](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [Little Hands, Big Bakes: Classic Family Baking for Parents and Kids: 24 Easy Recipes, Beautifully Illustrated](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)

## Add-ons

- [Baked to Perfection: Winner of the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2022](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)
- [Yupik Organic Millet Flour, 1kg, Raw, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher, USDA Certified, Mildly Nutty Flavor for Baking & Cooking](https://loonieperks.com/visit/the-elements-of-baking-katarina-cermelj)

## Images

![The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj — 1](https://loonieperks.com/i/3wZtwsyUgGWt0mMmFiywo1zh9dQJ6lR1Utd8RI5PHjP1h6PsqpppG6YqWGuPtawxgmquRv7WeZchKh2Y-0MzH5hwACfm1oCE2ymWjQnk-aQYIBDxwQtj.jpg)

![The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj — 2](https://loonieperks.com/i/sDbSwXjUKtbV6k9egWkWYZyhHG1hP9VkiZuEQYjOkPcrYSjIFZlkvWUPiAqDLs2l3JRFqxI-sddNtZJ8I8yTQjGNCQuNQSrNdWtjG_RdDvyyxDLSmhCU.jpg)

![The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj — 3](https://loonieperks.com/i/PC9lky1yckRL3kVSaqha3yx5OOeka0Rl4m0B4Iuvcl-0DUo-6Y7LCieczE3FCYiy6W5ZfRSRfmOiBCTblF2piXtF4uaxSD12Q8Ladk1cIu4YjOPHtE60.jpg)

![The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj — 4](https://loonieperks.com/i/ABKiqUXkccaMEKaHCQmVaqqzTIWgJ_nf7ntoExe1HGcOBNrUsJmVeUiirYIsa6XHks7iiwiGzkLMvtqYg5B0dnxfIQd785_TMSI00l31Z27_vbkw1sez.jpg)

![The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj — 5](https://loonieperks.com/i/s1Xe9WTmkhMuYaiSTlVAIMGLs9RAdHdaiELqSr1PqKM_PcTfpJWFQHmCJze8SE-jzehn6Sp_J2kScUwctXbXKZnXgU630V-vRO-dl2_ru1bTkpY8PGZ_.jpg)

![The Elements of Baking by Katarina Cermelj — 6](https://loonieperks.com/i/450cqzSLLKQ5OrR9KQg3wq8k246Z6elMWxiAA7P4OXQ0VWWlb3C8UpF_UJwEBrSVSvbt6AAbW3TjIzQj5ZTCY3dTawwDlR1EIaf3v-9x6ocsyqJcZvo0.jpg)