Aran – Flora Shedden – Cookbook Giveaway

Enter our US/UK/AU/NZ giveaway to win one of three copies of Aran: Recipes and Stories from a Bakery in the Heart of Scotland by Flora Shedden.

We all remember Flora Shedden, the youngest semi-finalist in the Great British Bake Off, Season 6 (2015). Five years later and the bake-off star has written two cookbooks Gatherings: Recipes for Feasts Great and Small and Aran: Recipes and Stories from a Bakery in the Heart of Scotland and has opened her own bakery. Aran (the Gaelic word for bread) is the name of her bakeshop which is located in an old newsagent building in the village of Dunkeld, Perthshire. Flora raised over £8,000 through crowdfunding to transform the dilapidated building into the bakery of her dreams.

As I was catching up on all things Flora, I read an article from 2015 that reported GBBO fans being upset because Flora had mentioned that she owned an “enormous” amount of cookbooks. 100. One hundred cookbooks. I had to take a break to laugh and recover from my shock that in the UK 100 cookbooks appear to be exorbitant. I can now continue filling you in about her second gorgeous cookbook!

Aran shares stories and recipes from her quaint bakery. Flora begins the book with detailed instructions on bread making including recipes for a variety of loaves. Instilling baking confidence, Flora writes that baking is instinctive and assures us that even the ugliest of loaves are delicious. Pastries, croissants, danish, eclairs, pies, breakfast fare, and more are also covered in this stunner of book that is beautifully photographed.

Our EYBDPreviewButton takes you inside this beautiful book and features the following EYBD Recipe Button

Now, more than ever, we need something beautiful and comforting to hold onto. For this cookbook lover, Aran is filled with inspiration and promise of delicious bites.

Special thanks to Hardie Grant Books for providing the materials for our EYBD Preview and for offering three copies of Aran in our giveaway.  Entry options include answering the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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214 Comments

  • danisgooder  on  May 1, 2020

    Any of the pies would be delicious

  • Marionh6  on  May 1, 2020

    This look like a fabulous book!

  • lean1  on  May 1, 2020

    Pistachio and lime loaf

  • mcrimmins  on  May 1, 2020

    Aran Granola

  • Frenchfoodie  on  May 1, 2020

    The pea and nettle quiche – sounds amazing.

  • maci234  on  May 1, 2020

    the pies or anything from the book it all looks too good

  • kmetcalfe727  on  May 1, 2020

    Fig and Fennel Loaf

  • nvernon  on  May 1, 2020

    Dunkeld salmon

  • joneshayley  on  May 1, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

  • Plumbobmummy  on  May 1, 2020

    I’d like to try overnight baguettes

  • Sand9  on  May 1, 2020

    Apricot & Almond Frangipani Tart

  • dbranigan27  on  May 1, 2020

    I might try the Whisky Eccles.

  • bopper  on  May 1, 2020

    Focaccia

  • MarciK  on  May 1, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond [brioche]

  • Shelley.b  on  May 1, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • hbakke  on  May 1, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond [brioche]

  • littleliv  on  May 1, 2020

    I’d make the morning rolls

  • say  on  May 1, 2020

    Any pie

  • alicemb  on  May 1, 2020

    I have been to lovely Dunkeld and would love to taste your recipes

  • Cookbookmad  on  May 1, 2020

    Walnut and Vanilla Eclairs

  • JustineHogan  on  May 2, 2020

    Twice Baked Almond Croissants

  • riley  on  May 2, 2020

    Fennel and orange pickle

  • DarcyVaughn  on  May 2, 2020

    Chocolate rye cake

  • Jennykingcome  on  May 2, 2020

    Tough choice (love the sound of the pear cocktail) but I’d make the chocolate oat cookies first. Sounds like a good twist on a classic . x

  • Sarah.B  on  May 2, 2020

    Rhubarb and pistachio danish

  • dbielick  on  May 2, 2020

    Chanterelle, shallot and Gruyère [frittata]

  • Blue___Nile  on  May 2, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • TanyaD  on  May 2, 2020

    Brioche

  • impulse26  on  May 2, 2020

    Blood orange and cardamom loaf

  • ravensfan  on  May 2, 2020

    Whipped maple butter

  • hrk  on  May 2, 2020

    Whisky Eccles [cakes]

  • rivergait  on  May 2, 2020

    Lemon and poppy seed loaf…made from my own produce (lemon tree). Doing covidcooking, I am appreciative of my California garden as well as the Scots tradition of making do with what you have.

  • janv  on  May 2, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond [brioche]

  • ktpotat  on  May 2, 2020

    Pastrami, comte and gherkin

  • HomespunHouse  on  May 2, 2020

    Brioche

  • Shelmar  on  May 2, 2020

    I would like to try a Julia!

  • Roosta  on  May 2, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

  • t.t  on  May 3, 2020

    Semlor

  • TammyDee  on  May 3, 2020

    The first thing I’d try would be her Focaccia. I love that!

  • foodie16  on  May 3, 2020

    Sausage Rolls: Haggis

  • LaurenE  on  May 3, 2020

    Pistachio and lime loaf

  • BMeyer  on  May 3, 2020

    chocolate praline tartlets

  • sgp  on  May 3, 2020

    The fig & fennel loaf!

  • mrscahughes  on  May 3, 2020

    Everything looks so tasty. How can I choose?

  • hisforhome  on  May 3, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • Natlovesgib  on  May 3, 2020

    Sausage rolls: pork, apple and sage

  • sweetchefgirl  on  May 3, 2020

    Baguettes

  • eggplant_alli  on  May 3, 2020

    Cumin-roasted aubergine with lemon, whipped ricotta, salsa verde and rocket [sandwich]

  • eggplant_alli  on  May 3, 2020

    Fennel and orange pickle

  • eggplant_alli  on  May 3, 2020

    Chanterelle, shallot and Gruyère [frittata]

  • lgroom  on  May 4, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • dtremit  on  May 4, 2020

    The pear tarragon danish sounds intriguing!

  • RickPearson54  on  May 4, 2020

    aran granola

  • jandominicman  on  May 5, 2020

    Blueberry Crumble (brioche)

  • sarahawker  on  May 5, 2020

    Walnut and vanilla éclairs

  • kmn4  on  May 5, 2020

    Blood orange and cardamom loaf

  • Siegal  on  May 5, 2020

    Brioche yummy

  • bdmltm  on  May 5, 2020

    All the flavored marshmallows! I enjoyed watching her on the Great British Bakeoff.

  • virjeania  on  May 5, 2020

    Blueberry crumble [brioche]

  • LeMinou  on  May 5, 2020

    Twice baked almond croissants

  • ebs  on  May 5, 2020

    Blueberry crumble [brioche]

  • maria411  on  May 7, 2020

    whipped maple butter

  • eyupitsjohn  on  May 7, 2020

    The pork apple and sage sausage pies have me salivating already!

  • jd5761  on  May 7, 2020

    Morning Rolls for me

  • mpdeb98  on  May 9, 2020

    Apricot and almond frangipani

  • wildchild  on  May 9, 2020

    Brioche

  • InstantJo  on  May 9, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

  • Dannausc  on  May 9, 2020

    Blueberry crumble

  • moralla  on  May 9, 2020

    Blueberry crumble brioche

  • Jow  on  May 10, 2020

    The brioche my kids are always eating them but never made my own

  • choppergirl  on  May 10, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

  • clairew137  on  May 10, 2020

    Pistachio and lime loaf

  • JenThomas318  on  May 10, 2020

    Kale and lentil salad with butternut

  • MiMi60  on  May 10, 2020

    Whisky Eccles [cakes]

  • DEADCHEF4  on  May 10, 2020

    sour dough starter extraordinary

  • Zigzag123  on  May 11, 2020

    The pork, apple and sage sausage rolls look amazing but then s9 does everything else.

  • Jesmondgirl  on  May 13, 2020

    I would try fig and fennel loaf.

  • annieski  on  May 13, 2020

    chocolate praline tart!

  • percussion03  on  May 13, 2020

    Either the Spelt and Sesame or the Rye loaves sound great!

  • dusya4  on  May 15, 2020

    Rhubarb pistachio Danish

  • Lkitchings  on  May 15, 2020

    Fennel and orange pickle

  • bookmark77  on  May 16, 2020

    Chocolate rye cake

  • bookmark58  on  May 16, 2020

    Fennel and orange pickle

  • Dendav  on  May 16, 2020

    Brioche

  • kb_mw  on  May 16, 2020

    Blood orange and cardamom loaf

  • flossy1  on  May 16, 2020

    Sesame and spelt [loaf]

  • ARackerby  on  May 16, 2020

    Country [loaf]

  • LydiaR  on  May 18, 2020

    Brioche

  • vhfvhf  on  May 18, 2020

    brioche

  • angwill  on  May 18, 2020

    I watched her episode! I look forward to making the lemon poppy seed loaf

  • oreganoca  on  May 18, 2020

    Rhubarb Pistachio Danish

  • debbiehb  on  May 18, 2020

    Brioche

  • JLZ9697  on  May 19, 2020

    Sausage Rolls: Pork , Apple and Sage… looks like a great book!

  • nadiam1000  on  May 20, 2020

    Fig and fennel [loaf]

  • cilantrolime  on  May 20, 2020

    The brioche looks great!

  • eswensk  on  May 20, 2020

    I bet her crumpet and sausage roll recipes are great!

  • chefthomas  on  May 21, 2020

    Brioche

  • Blackeyedsusans  on  May 22, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond brioche

  • KevinSeattle  on  May 23, 2020

    I am here for the Fig & Fennel Loaf.

  • marnone  on  May 23, 2020

    Brioche

  • Scotsman61  on  May 25, 2020

    The Morning Rolls, You cannot get a good soft morning roll here in Illinois, It’s time I started making them

  • edyenicole  on  May 25, 2020

    aran granola!!

  • banba1  on  May 27, 2020

    Blueberry crumble [brioche]

  • luccio  on  May 27, 2020

    Gooseberry, pear, & elderflower jam (all homegrown, & organic!)

  • chasteph  on  May 28, 2020

    I would make her brioche first.

  • eildoncook  on  May 28, 2020

    Dunkeld salmon

  • Elve56  on  May 30, 2020

    Tis the season, I would try the Rhubarb pistachio Danish !

  • cnsnape  on  May 30, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond [brioche]

  • abbyhurlbu  on  May 30, 2020

    Brioche Bread!

  • bevie19  on  May 30, 2020

    The blood orange and cardamom loaf!

  • YumYum21  on  May 30, 2020

    Porridge Loaf! Yum!

  • sequoia55  on  May 30, 2020

    Apricot & Almond Frangipani Tart

  • silversand  on  May 30, 2020

    Twice-baked almond [croissants]

  • TheBaker  on  May 30, 2020

    I would love to try the Brioche

  • SasiCook  on  May 30, 2020

    Blood orange meringue pie would be first, but all the recipe names look exciting

  • Shelley.b  on  May 30, 2020

    Aran carrot cake

  • permie_girl  on  May 31, 2020

    Pea and nettle quiche

  • kayteli  on  May 31, 2020

    Oat crumble

  • ElizM  on  May 31, 2020

    first try would be the brioche

  • Edubwin  on  May 31, 2020

    I want to try the pear, coffee, and hazelnut cake

  • MairiSine  on  June 2, 2020

    Scottish baking at it’s best!

  • ruthdenton  on  June 5, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • Rachaels21  on  June 6, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • VJJardine  on  June 6, 2020

    fig and fennel loaf sounds amazing

  • yhgloria  on  June 6, 2020

    Turmeric and shallot

  • artthecat  on  June 8, 2020

    an ode to Guardswell (frittata)

  • Lesevans6  on  June 9, 2020

    Aron Granola

  • jamston  on  June 9, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • Ishtar  on  June 9, 2020

    Pea and nettle quiche

  • Badgerlord  on  June 10, 2020

    Whisky Eccles yum!

  • teresaamueller  on  June 11, 2020

    The fig and fennel loaf sounds amazing and I would try that first. One of my favourite flavour combinations in salads!

  • sammii04  on  June 13, 2020

    Lemon and poppy seed loaf!

  • youngsvnnhrs  on  June 13, 2020

    Twice-baked almond [croissants]

  • Elena Rose  on  June 14, 2020

    Blood orange and cardamom loaf

  • Jenamarie  on  June 15, 2020

    Twice-baked almond croissants

  • Cherrychu  on  June 15, 2020

    Would like to try the Country Loaf!

  • Melissa1019  on  June 16, 2020

    Strawberry, rhubarb and hibiscus [jam]

  • angiehoggett  on  June 16, 2020

    I’d try the Brioche recipe first as I’ve always wanted to make it

  • TheBlackLodge  on  June 17, 2020

    Blueberry crumble brioche!

  • Isis1981uk  on  June 17, 2020

    The Overnight baguettes

  • sheridarby  on  June 17, 2020

    Apricot & Almond Frangipani Tart

  • PatBarrett  on  June 17, 2020

    The chocolate praline tartlets,

  • DimensionAEB  on  June 17, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • andyszym  on  June 17, 2020

    Apple crumble

  • Alivdh  on  June 18, 2020

    turmeric and shallot loaf

  • RSW  on  June 20, 2020

    Active starter

  • Mtetpon  on  June 24, 2020

    Granola

  • Ruthchef  on  June 25, 2020

    Brioche

  • Ruthchef  on  June 25, 2020

    scottish recipes are my favourite

  • Ruthchef  on  June 25, 2020

    what about sourdough recipes?

  • MDVG  on  June 28, 2020

    Pea quiche

  • vickyallum84  on  June 28, 2020

    The Iced gingerbread sounds good and kids would enjoy making them!

  • Rosscoe  on  June 28, 2020

    I’d like to try the Macadamia and star anise biscotti first. Although the Prosecco truffles would be made soon after.

  • fionajk42  on  June 28, 2020

    Pea and nettle quiche

  • Malarchy  on  June 28, 2020

    Rhubarb pistachio danish sounds delicious

  • Lora724  on  June 28, 2020

    Lemon and poppy seed loaf

  • TrishaCP  on  June 29, 2020

    The frangipani tart

  • Mehdi1963  on  June 30, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets thanks

  • hdh74  on  July 7, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • KitKatCat  on  July 9, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • rejcooks  on  July 19, 2020

    Sour crumpets

  • Dhasenkampf  on  July 19, 2020

    Whisky eccles

  • NaomiH  on  July 21, 2020

    Banana, date and chocolate [loaf]

  • jmay42066  on  July 22, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • hisforhome  on  July 23, 2020

    Aran granola – I eat granola most days!

  • MOSteen  on  July 24, 2020

    Focaccia

  • JEWGAL777  on  July 25, 2020

    The pear, coffee and hazelnut cake.

  • Lisanne624  on  July 25, 2020

    I would love to try the Chololate praline tartlets!

  • alicemb  on  July 25, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond brioche-pure indulgence

  • Mercator  on  July 25, 2020

    Love to try pies , all the pies !!

  • fbrunetti  on  July 25, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

  • saturdaycakes  on  July 25, 2020

    The iced gingerbread load would be very popular in our house.

  • Cakebaker  on  July 26, 2020

    I would like to try the Fig and Fennel (loaf)

  • chimpbob  on  July 26, 2020

    Focaccia

  • ndyson  on  July 26, 2020

    The starter!

  • TheMaven  on  July 26, 2020

    Chocolate Praline Tartlets sound divine!

  • CarolDawson  on  July 26, 2020

    The sausage rolls look amazing.

  • haljayem  on  July 27, 2020

    The Chocolate Rye cake looks interesting – never thought of using rye flour for a sweet recipe

  • hadaverde  on  July 27, 2020

    The Pea and Nettle Quiche sounds delightful!

  • milgwimper  on  July 28, 2020

    Rhubarb and Pistachio danish, but really there are so many things I would love to make. Pies, and the rye cake sounds great.

  • Karla123  on  July 29, 2020

    Roast fennel, quinoa, orange and sunflower seeds [salad]…a perfect
    cool-weather salad.

  • blazin  on  August 2, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond [brioche]

  • sarahmoorse  on  August 4, 2020

    Strawberry, rhubarb and hibiscus [jam]

  • Gup  on  August 9, 2020

    Brioche!!

  • Caztan  on  August 15, 2020

    Can’t wait to try the twice-baked almond croissants

  • hillsboroks  on  August 18, 2020

    Pear tarragon Danish

  • orchidlady01  on  August 28, 2020

    Focaccia

  • JessHeilman  on  September 4, 2020

    Pistachio and Lime loaf

  • elsid22  on  September 5, 2020

    Walnut and Vanilla Eclairs

  • EmilyR  on  September 6, 2020

    overnight baguettes

  • Linda04101  on  September 12, 2020

    Apple crumble

  • Uhmandanicole  on  September 14, 2020

    Tenderstem, harissa feta and avocado with mizuna and toasted almonds

  • Cathyschuh  on  September 15, 2020

    Brioche!!!!

  • sgreiff  on  September 17, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond [brioche]

  • rchesser  on  September 18, 2020

    Blood orange and cardamom loaf.

  • lpatterson412  on  September 19, 2020

    Croissants!

  • stacymarkow  on  September 19, 2020

    Pear Tarrgaon Danish

  • Jellyfish  on  September 24, 2020

    Pork, apple and sage sausage rolls

  • cellenly  on  September 29, 2020

    Granny Joan’s shortbread

  • Sanyo12  on  October 2, 2020

    Blueberry crumble [brioche]

  • Sanyo12  on  October 2, 2020

    Blueberry crumble [brioche] looks devine!

  • ameliark  on  October 11, 2020

    Lemon and poppyseed loaf

  • gemini_seven  on  October 12, 2020

    Pear tarragon danish sounds like a delightful combo

  • HLadd  on  October 13, 2020

    Turmeric and shallot loaf

  • LSanders  on  October 13, 2020

    Chocolate praline tartlets

  • MelW66  on  October 18, 2020

    Blood orange meringue pies

  • maria411  on  October 18, 2020

    chocolate rye cake

  • Lijstjesmeisje  on  October 30, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • lozzle77  on  November 9, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

  • GillB  on  November 15, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • Ajh55  on  November 24, 2020

    Fig and fennel loaf

  • Rosemarysullivan  on  November 29, 2020

    The croissants! Such a challenge but I’ve always wanted to try to make them!

  • ChicagoJen  on  November 29, 2020

    Peach, chocolate and almond, but I also need a new croissant recipe.

  • Leonard5854  on  December 1, 2020

    Overnight baguettes

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