Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for
celebration, and with Martha Stewart’s Baking
Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking
to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and
beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200
foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha
Stewart’s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand
and guides them through the process of creating an
irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts,
breads, and much more. This essential addition to every
cook’s library is rich with tips, techniques, and the
mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha
Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of
topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits,
muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes,
sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and
breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet
crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of
recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for
formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner
parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every
day and then passed down through the generations. Every
chapter includes indispensable visual equipment
glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and
storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and
practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step
how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex
and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks
will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great
bakers even better. Filled with time-honored classics,
such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple
Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as
lots of new surprises, Martha Stewart’s Baking
Handbook will be reached for again and again, no matter
the season or occasion. “Here, you will find the
recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about,
and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to
whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate
brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with
the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you
could only find in that little bakery that’s no longer
under the same management. . . . Baking offers comfort
and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We
all hope that these recipes provide you with years of
pleasure.” —Martha Stewart |
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