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The Modern Baker: Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes, & Cookies

by Nick Malgieri

The Modern Baker: Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes, & Cookies Cover

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"Would-be bakers could hardly ask for a better instructor than Malgieri, a prolific cookbook author (How to Bake, A Baker's Tour, Perfect Cakes) and director of the baking program at the Institute of Culinary Education. Though his previous books have for years made solid home cooking resources, this volume's clarity and simplicity may make it his most well-received yet. In it, Malgieri manages the considerable feat of condensing his process for creating pies, tarts, cookies and other baked goods into only the most crucial steps, without sacrificing taste or texture. Relying on a food processor for most mixing tasks (in place of labor-intensive steps like folding), Malgieri patiently guides readers through some of the baking world's most daunting delicacies, including French baguettes, brioche, tart dough, and homemade puff pastry. With Malgieri's confidence-building tutelage and a little practice, readers will be frosting cakes and cranking out scones like pros, and the chef offers multiple variations to try once the basics have been mastered. Though the layout leaves something to be desired?a mix of too-small typefaces, especially in ingredient lists, is sure to cause eyestrain?this makes a solid introduction and a dependable resource." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Offering 150 recipes in a beautifully illustrated volume, bestselling author and acclaimed baking teacher Malgieri teaches home cooks the simple art of creating delicious sweet and savory baked goods.

Synopsis:

A bestselling author and one of America's preeminent bakers distills years of teaching and experience into these 150 recipes. Malgieri includes descriptions of how batters and doughs are supposed to appear at each stage of preparation.

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Denise Morland, December 14, 2008 (view all comments by Denise Morland)
A gorgeous, useful cookbook that that will help you create works of art in your own kitchen. First off, I love a cookbook with nice photographs. These go way beyond nice with a large format, pictures of almost every recipe, and a lot of pictures showing helpful techniques. The recipes are apealing and well-written making them easy to understand and they produce good results! One of my favorites so far is Fennel, Fig and Almond Bread. Its as easy to make as any standard quick bread but with updated and modern flavors. This was truly delcious and the fennel really makes it unique. I brought it to a work potluck and it was a big hit. Another favorite is the Caramel Crumb Bars. They are light and buttery with an oozing caramel center. The recipe makes a big 9 x 13 pan, so these are perfect for a bake sale or party. There are so many more recipes I plan to try from this cookbook! Starting with Cocoa Banana Muffins, Rosemary, Olive Knots, and Marbled Chocolate Brioche, and moving on to One-Step Croissants, Lemon Ginger Pound Cake and Spicy Hazelnut Biscotti!
This is a great gift for the baker on your Christmas list.....
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780756639716
Subtitle:
Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes, & Cookies
Author:
Malgieri, Nick
Photographer:
Schiller, Charles
Author:
Schiller, Charles
Publisher:
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Subject:
Methods - Baking
Subject:
Baking
Subject:
Courses & Dishes - Desserts
Publication Date:
September 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
11.22x9.42x1.03 in. 3.65 lbs.

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