Mike Russell’s Baker Bleu journey unfolds with a bread passion, three recipes, life savings, and a rejection of mundane desk jobs. Revealing the secrets behind his bakery’s cult status, Russell shares core recipes like country loaf and everything bagels, showcasing versatile dough applications from seeded loaves to pizza. Collaborating with favorites, master the Almost Croissant and craft Lazy Mince Tarts, flaky danishes, and Vegemite Twists. Elevate your baking with Easter Cherry and Chocolate Bread, conquer shortcrust pastry for Salted Caramel Apple Pie, and explore creative ways to repurpose surplus loaves for an enriched culinary experience.