A Good Bake : The Art and Science of Making Perfect Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Breads at Home /
Art and science of making perfect pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, and breads at home
Melissa Weller with Carolynn Carreņo ; Photographs by Johnny Miller.
- First Edition
- xl, 448 pages : colour photographs ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
Introduction. Setting yourself up for success -- Ingredients -- Equipment and tools -- Yeast tutorial -- Sourdough starter -- Wrapping dough -- Savory breads -- Sweet yeasted breads -- Laminated pastries -- A short and sweet chapter on fried dough -- Pies and tarts -- Layer cakes and frostings -- Quick breads and casual cakes -- Cookies and bars.
"A comprehensive baking bible for the twenty-first century from the James Beard nominee who has redefined American baking. With 120 scientifically grounded recipes for sweet and savory baked goods anyone can master"--Provided by publisher.