Essentials of Baking: Recipes and Techniques for Successful Home Baking…

by Cathy Burgett, Elinor Klivans, Lou Seibert Pappas

Series: Williams Sonoma Essentials Series

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Klivans, Elinor	—	main author	all editions	confirmed
Pappas, Lou Seibert	—	main author	all editions	confirmed

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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0848727797, Hardcover)

Like its cousin, Essentials of Grilling, Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Baking is the ultimate sourcebook for the modern home baker.Whether creating easy muffins and quickbreads, artisan-style yeast loaves, or special occasion cakes and pastries, the reader will find what they need within the pages of the book.Over 130 recipes for contemporary baked goods will be supplemented with thorough discussions of basic baking equipment, ingredients, fundamental baking techniques, and instructions for preparing dessert sauces, fillings, frostings, glazes and other adornments.

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Contains over 130 recipes for home baking, including yeast breads, flatbreads, quick breads, cookies, bars, brownies, pies and tarts, cakes, pastries, custards and souffles, sauces, toppings, and fillings, and features detailed information on baking equipment, ingredients, measuring and weighing, and basic techniques.… (more)

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