bake my day

home bakers are the best kinds of friends, because we come as a sweet package – a part of our personality is devoted to conjuring up sweet ways to make friends.

There’s something very simple, yet valuable, in the ceremony of considerate gift-giving, and baking is a skill that encompasses this and so much more. The process of creating, Learning and experimenting with new ideas is extremely satisfying.

As an introvert who lacks confidence when meeting new people, I’ve also found that baking can be a powerful way to connect with others; turning up to a party with a knockout cake or a plate of brownies always makes a good impression! A friendly home baker (aka cake dealer) always has the ability to make the world a better place.

Katherine Sabbath

This is an edited extract from Bake My Day by Katherine Sabbath (Murdoch Books, $45). Photography by Jeremy Simons. Scan the QR code to pre-order your copy now.

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make friends with matcha layer cake

serves 16-20

This creation is perfect for friends