The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook

Incredibly comprehensive with a lot, a lot of detail. Not as much as the Bread Bible, but still. My only complaint (besides the unwavering use of potato flour - I'm sorry, but who the hell has potato flour?) is that the book tries to cover so many areas, and in doing so, doesn't get really deep on yeasted breads. I could give a shit about cakes and cookies, you know?

This is an amazing baking cookbook. It is unlike most other baking cookbooks, because it not only has recipes, it also teaches you why certain methods are used, i.e., how to bake. For example, it explains why it's important to put cheese into the crust of a quiche before adding other ingredients. It also goes into detail about what certain baked dishes are, as in, what the differences are between a crisp, a cobbler, and a buckle. Besides basic bread and dessert recipes, it includes some unusual ones, too, like "Feaux-Reos," for those who'd rather bake their own Oreos than by them, and hot pockets. It also has the most amazing banana bread recipe I've ever tasted. I love this cookbook!

An all-purpose baking bible that I would hugely recommend to beginners. Useful to have in the kitchen, especially if you're a non-baker... Since it's pretty basic. It didn't add much to what I already know, but that's because I should know it (since I'm a baker). It uses volume measurements, which is not ideal for me.

This is another cookbook I've had for ages but have barely made any of the recipes in it. I really like the layout--there aren't many photos, just a few color inserts, but the sheer amount of recipes makes up for it. This is definitely like a baking bible. I especially like that they list both volume and weight measurements for all recipes.

As with all my cookbook reviews, I'll update as I cook from this!

Gingerbread Pancakes -- 4 stars
These have really good flavor, but I found them a touch on the dry side. The batter was really thick, so if it's like that in the future I'll add a bit more buttermilk. Or just serve them with lots of butter on top. These would also be great with a sweet topping since they're more on the savory side (I wish show more I had some maple syrup!) show less

The best cookbook for bakers... it has everything you could need to know about pie making (this section is especially wonderful!!) I'd highly recommend it as a gift book or for any serious baker. If you are like me and don't indulge in buying lots of cookbooks this is one to keep on hand! (and their catalogs and products are the best... I wouldn't bake without their flours... and no I don't get paid to say that!)

I was expecting their cookbook to be as good as their flour; it's not. It's a good, dependable baking book, but isn't very original or innovative. Would be good for beginning bakers.

My go-to baking cookbook every time I need to make pies, cookies, and cakes. Must have for any beginner to experienced baker. Extensive reference information and tips.