Название: Baking For Dummies, 2nd Edition
Автор: Wendy Jo Peterson
Издательство: For Dummies
Год: 2023
Страниц: 411
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true)
Размер: 20.2 MB

Over 100 recipes for anything you could possibly want to bake.

Baking For Dummies is your go-to source for basic instructions and easy-to-follow recipes. Learn to make delicious and impressive cookies, cakes, breads, cupcakes, frostings, pies, muffins, cobblers, quiches, and beyond. Elevate your next get together by crafting a dessert charcuterie board or serving decadent individual quiches, savory scones, and homemade rolls―it’s a step up from store bought cookies and cakes, for sure. In this low-key Dummies guide, you’ll find lists of basic ingredients and essential equipment, plus explanations of baking techniques and definitions of baking terms and techniques you’ll need to know. This book also covers basic kitchen prep, time-saving tricks, kid-friendly baking recipes, allergy and dietary modifications―this book has it all.

The purpose of this book is to fill you in on how to become a proficient and independent baker. You may feel like you know nothing now, but as you dive into this book, you’ll become competent in the kitchen and realize baking skills are something you can easily master. This book acquaints you with familiar, as well as unfamiliar, ingredients, and also tells you a few things you may not know, such as the secret to flaky pastry crusts and how to zest a lemon. From organizing your kitchen to an efficient workspace to storing your baked good properly, this book gives you the tools you need to become a successful baker and plenty of tantalizing recipes to practice with.

This book introduces you to the hows and whys of baking. From mixing a batter to putting the finishing touches on your baked goods, you’ll discover all kinds of information in this book. This book also explains various techniques for all kinds of baking situations — and with good technique, the sky is the limit. Practice makes perfect, so the more familiar you become with baking and handling your ingredients, the more proficient you will become as a baker.

Learn to bake impressive desserts and wonderful breads, even if you’re a first timer
Start at the beginning with clear explanations of how to master the basics
Discover great ideas for special-occasion goodies and stylish presentations
Bake gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free recipes―something for everyone

For anyone new to baking or ready to level up, Baking For Dummies is the go-to guide.