''Pie-baking made easy.'' What could be better than a
fresh summer pie brimming with sweet ripe fruit, or a
steaming chicken pot pie? Baking a homemade pie from
scratch is surprisingly easy with Julie Hasson's
guidance, and the results are rewarding. The Complete
Book of Pies is like having your grandmother in the
kitchen with you. The entire pie-making process is
covered in easy-to-follow detail from start to finish.
The book is filled with hundreds of recipes for fruit,
cream and savory pies along with dozens of special tips
and time-saving shortcuts to help make pie-baking a
breeze. There are tips for making dough and rolling it;
ideas for decorative pie tops; and quick and easy
alternatives to pastry dough. These luscious recipes are
among the many that are sure to please: Apple cranberry
spice crumb pie, brown sugar apple pie with almond crumb
topping Blueberry pie, boysenberry pie, bumbleberry
crumb pie, peach pie, sour cherry pie White chocolate
key lime pie, chocolate cream pie, butterscotch cream
pie, coconut cream pie Chocolate chip pecan pie, rum
pecan pie, chocolate truffle tart, chocolate peanut
butter mousse pie Caramelized onion, thyme and olive
tart, quiche lorraine, chicken pot pie with mushrooms
and leeks. Both the novice and experienced baker will
benefit from the author's extensive baking expertise.
Sixteen pages of color photographs and extensive
illustrations provide baking guidance and inspiration.
The Complete Book of Pies is a basic reference for any
home baker. |
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