Title:
A good bake : the art and science of making perfect pastries, cakes, cookies, pies, and breads at home
Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Date:
2020
Publication Information:
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2020.
©2020
Physical Description:
xl, 448 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
ISBN:
9781524733438
Abstract:
"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.
Weller and Carreño have created a comprehensive baking bible for the twenty-first century. Their recipes produce impossibly delicious-- and impossibly beautiful-- baked goods. A chemical engineer before she became a baker, Weller explains the whys and how of baking, so home cooks can achieve perfect results every time. -- adapted from back cover
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
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.
Genre:
Language:
English
