Baker’s Bucket List
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Introducing: the Baker’s Bucket List, the debut cookbook from Heather Thomas creator of That Bread Lady.
Whether it’s a buttery, flakey croissant, or an ooey gooey brown butter chocolate chip cookie, there’s magic in mastering iconic recipes. In this must-make collection, baking expert Heather Thomas reveals the secrets to perfecting 55 of the most tempting pastries, cakes, cookies and breads of all time.
- Master the art of pastries with recipes like Classic Croissants (plus Pain Au Chocolat & Almond), Mille-Feuille, and Cream Puffs and Eclairs.
- Learn the science of cake making with loved recipes like Black Forest Gateu, Berry Chantilly Cake, and Bosque Cheesecake.
- Conquer the most delicious cookies with recipes for Lemon Madeleines, Raspberry Linzer Cookies, and super soft and rich Black & White Cookies!
- Make bakery-worthy breads like French Baguettes, Sourdough, and New York-style Bagels.
No matter if you’re new to baking, or looking to improve your skills, Heather’s easy-to-follow recipes and step-by-step photos make epic baking a breeze! As you work your way through the book, you’ll love checking each iconic recipe off your bucket list!
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Book release date: November 17, 2026 (just in time for the Holidays!)
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What people are saying…
“Heather has long been one of the most trusted voices in baking, and with A Baker’s Bucket List, she has truly outdone herself. Filled with her signature foolproof recipes and stunning photos, this ultimate collection will help home bakers everywhere build confidence, expand their skills, and take their baking game to the next level.”
MEL GUNNELL
creator of Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
“Heather has been sharing her gift for making extraordinary baking feel genuinely achievable as long as I’ve known her, and this cookbook is no exception. From the first breathtaking page, you’ll be convinced that French-bakery perfection belongs in your own kitchen, and the completely approachable steps will prove you right. This book is for the baker, the dreamer, and the unabashed sweet tooth, and you know it tastes as good as it looks because it’s from That Bread Lady.”
TARA BENCH
author of Live Life Deliciously and Delicious Gatherings, and founder of the blog Tara Teaspoon
“Heather’s years of experience as a baker and teacher shine through every page of A Baker’s Bucket List. Her recipes are beautiful, creative, and full of the kinds of bakes that make you want to head straight to the kitchen! This is a book I’m excited to bake from again and again.”
AMY COYNE
creator of Amy Bakes Bread and author of The Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough
A sneak peek of what’s inside…
The Bakes We Dream About…
In my more than 30 years of baking—owning my own bakery, publishing hundreds of recipes, and making thousands of breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes—I’ve developed quite a list of dream bakes. I’ve always loved challenging myself in the kitchen, learning new techniques, and stretching my skills, and I’m excited to help you do the same.
As you bake your way through this book, you’ll check off one bucket list-worthy recipe after another, building your skills and confidence along the way.
I’ve filled these pages with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos to guide you through some of the most iconic bakes of all time. You’ll learn new techniques, tackle recipes you may have once thought were out of reach, and experience that incredibly satisfying moment when you step back and think, I made that!
Each chapter brings a new baking adventure—and plenty of delicious reasons to keep going.
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