Roti, apom and bao: New cookbook nerds out on Asian ways with yeast

Singaporean cookbook author Christopher Tan's new cookbook NerdBaker 2 explores the world of Asian-accented cakes, cookies and bread. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE – France has baguette, Singapore has roti perancis. Britain has crumpets, Indonesia has ambon. Italy has pandoro, Singaporean cookbook author Christopher Tan wants you to make his Tandoro.

In his new cookbook, NerdBaker 2, the 51-year-old delves into the rich tradition of yeasted Asian breads, kueh, bao and pancakes. It is the follow-up to NerdBaker, published in 2015, which explored the world of Asian-accented cakes, cookies and bread.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.