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The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts

by Sherry Yard
$17.90
The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts
The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts

Mastering desserts through simple, foundational techniques.

If you have a sweet tooth and a touch of culinary curiosity, "The Secrets of Baking" could be a delightful addition to your kitchen. Sherry Yard not only offers recipes but teaches you the fundamentals of creating desserts, giving you the tools to experiment and elevate your baking game. Imagine the pride in crafting specialty desserts like those from Spago, and the fun in understanding the science behind what makes your pastries puff and your caramels caress the taste buds. Whether you're aiming to impress guests or just indulge in a comforting slice of freshly-baked pound cake, this book turns the alchemy of baking into an accessible art form.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts

by Sherry Yard
$17.90
ISBN: 9780618138920
Authors: Sherry Yard
Publisher: Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 2003-11-04
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Personal Development, Food & Drink
Related Topics: How To, Food, Cooking
Goodreads rating: 4.37
(rated by 333 readers)

Description

The Secrets of Baking is a comprehensive primer that guides the cook through the world of baked goods and other desserts. It advances a radically new understanding of recipes, giving the baker greater flexibility and confidence in the kitchen. Instead of grouping desserts into traditional categories, Sherry Yard arranges them around crucial master recipes, allowing for a multitude of baking possibilities. This authoritative bake-shop bible contains mini-lessons on food science, baking history, and time-saving tips. Whether you're a newcomer or an expert pastry chef, this book offers a wide range of dessert recipes to explore.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Mastering desserts through simple, foundational techniques.

If you have a sweet tooth and a touch of culinary curiosity, "The Secrets of Baking" could be a delightful addition to your kitchen. Sherry Yard not only offers recipes but teaches you the fundamentals of creating desserts, giving you the tools to experiment and elevate your baking game. Imagine the pride in crafting specialty desserts like those from Spago, and the fun in understanding the science behind what makes your pastries puff and your caramels caress the taste buds. Whether you're aiming to impress guests or just indulge in a comforting slice of freshly-baked pound cake, this book turns the alchemy of baking into an accessible art form.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.