The banana bread recipe in this book has become my all time favorite!

I really enjoy that this is a book about cooking technique rather than just recipes. Alton discusses the various methods used in baking (the "muffin method" for example) and how various ingredients affect the texture and flavor of baked goods.

Definitely a must have reference book! ( )

Awesome book and one of my favorites. I love how he explains why things work the way they do. He always has such great tips and ideas for doing things differently in the kitchen (for instance, using a blender or food processor instead of a sifter). ( )

A great cookbook for those who fear baking. Alton's instruction are simple, the recipes tasty and the layout is easy to read. No wonder the first book won the James Beard award! ( )

Contains Dutch Baby (German pancakes, Yorkshire Pudding). Also an acceptable "Raisin Bran Muffin" recipe. ( )