An indispensable addition to any serious home baker's library, "The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts" covers the many skills an aspiring pastry chef must master. Based on the internationally lauded curriculum developed by master patissier Jacques Torres for New York's French Culinary Institute, the book presents chapters on every classic category of confection: tarts, cream puffs, puff pastry, creams and custards, breads and pastries, cakes and petits fours. Its each chapter begins...
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Beautifully-produced and laden with at least one gorgeous full page image per recipe, GRAN'S SWEET PANTRY is practical nostalgia: it contains easy- to-follow instructions on how to make Dulcie May's delicious baking, and preserves. Continuing the home cook's tradition of sharing recipes, tucked in with Dulcie's recipes are favourites from family and friends, some old, some new.
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This is the definitive Pie Bible from the Kings of Pie, The Hairy Bikers. In their culinary homecoming, Si and Dave celebrate a dish close to their hearts. This beautifully illustrated cookbook brings together the Great British classic in 150 brand-new recipes. Featuring an extraordinary range of pies - from the sweet and savoury, deep and small, and to the pies that are puddings - The Hairy Bikers will inspire you to coo and share the mighty dish with the ones you love. With top tips on...
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Highly acclaimed French Chef Vincent Gadan shows how easy it is to make classic pastry dishes, from savoury pastry to bread dough. The book is divided into chapters that each focus on a different type of dough - Vincent has designed the recipes to be simple, with step by step instructions, so that they're easy for you to replicate at home. There are 11 chapters containing 87 recipes including Sweet Dough, Savoury Pastry, Biscuit Pastry, Puff Pastry, Croissant, Choux Pastry, Bread Dough,...
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An up-to-date, comprehensive guide to understanding and applying food science to the bakeshop The essence of baking is chemistry, and anyone who wants to be a master pastry chef must understand the principles and science that make baking work. This book explains the whys and hows of every chemical reaction, essential ingredient, and technique, revealing the complex mysteries of bread loaves, pastries, and everything in between. Among other additions, How Baking Works, Third Edition includes an...
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An illustrated guide to decadent French desserts from the legendary Larousse kitchens The name Larousse has been synonymous with culinary excellence for nearly a century, and this new book brings the expertise of the Larousse team to home bakers with hundreds of simple, straightforward dessert recipes. Ideal for experienced and novice bakers alike, it includes a "Pastry Workshop" chapter with step-by-step guidance on making perfect pie crusts, puff pastry, icings, and more, as well as a broad...
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Written by the internationally known Chefs of Le Cordon Bleu International, "Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie And Baking Foundations", first edition is a thorough introduction to classic French patisserie techniques. The book takes readers through the evolution of French pastry from the earliest preparations, through 20th century decadence, and on to modern technology's influence on today's chefs. Beginning with the fundamentals for preparing basic doughs and creams, readers progressively work toward...
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Pierre Herme is universally acknowledged as the king of French pastry with shops in Tokyo, Paris and London. He is the best, and has even been described as a couturier of pastry. This is a man at the top of his art and there is no question his macarons are in a league of its own. Macarons are the aristocrats of pastry; these brightly coloured, mini meringues, daintily sandwiched together with gooey fillings, have become a holy grail for cookery fanatics and there are even food blogs dedicated...
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Flour, water and salt. Just that. Sourdough is in fashion. The use of sourdough, in its different varieties, is nothing more than a return to the origins of breadmaking following a long interval when chemical yeast was introduced for making bread. This part of the process, despite its simplicity, requires in-depth knowledge for good results: bread with the best aroma, flavour and shape. Everything is important, but an in-depth look at sourdough has, in fact, never been taken although it is...
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Explore the newest techniques in cake decoration and design with Toba Garrett As one of the premier experts in cake decoration, Toba Garrett has trained some of the world's top cake artists. Offering a perfect blend of technique and inspiration, Master Class with Toba Garrett covers the latest trends and step-by-step methods for aspiring cake decorators and professionals who want to remain at the top of their game. Featuring detailed instruction and gorgeous photographs, the book covers all...
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With techniques, tips and trusted recipes, Mastering the Basics: Pies, Tarts and Pastries gives both novice cooks and competent patissiers the confidence to extend their pastry-making skills. From the classic quiche Lorraine and the simple croissant to delicious fruit tarts and savoury pies, this collection of reliable recipes is presented in an aspirational, yet approachable style. A basics chapter contains all the building blocks and techniques for getting started and the clear step-by- step...
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What chap doesn't love a good pie? But if you thought it was too hard to make your own at home, think again. The Men's Pie Manual tells you everything you need to know about making and baking proper pies. Covering tools and equipment, perfect pastry, and fantastic fillings, it will have you wowing your friends and family. Because when you bring a big golden pie to the table and gently break into that flakey pastry, or pop a steamed pudding and let the filling slowly tumble out, anyone who isn't...
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Pies are the ultimate comfort food. Enjoy sweet and savoury pies, try traditional and modern recipes and discover new family favourites with The Mini Book of Pies. The perfect book for the beginner pie maker, it features 85 inventive and delicious recipes for the true British classic, the pie. This book also includes simple to follow guides on making pastry, pie dishes and pie decoration and also reveals a few secret baking tips, making sure your pies turn out perfect every time (and no soggy...
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Modernist Bread: The Art and Science is a revolutionary new understanding of one of the most important staples of the human diet. Created by the team that published the award-winning Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking, this massive treasury of practical knowledge and groundbreaking techniques captures over four years of independent research and collaborations with leading industry professionals; the result is the most in-depth look at bread to date. Stunning photography brings...
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Eight great professionals of patisserie: Oriol Balaguer, Ramon Morato, Miguel Sierra, Isaac Balaguer, Carlos Mampel, Abraham Balaguer, Abraham Palomeque, and David Pallas offer a wide spectrum of the new era of professionals, already considered masters in their field. These acclaimed pastry chefs are a perfect example of the high level of professionalism enjoyed in patisserie today and a clear demonstration of the art and technique of the new generation. The New Generation in Pastry covers a...
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This mouthwatering book presents 38 of the finest pastry chefs working worldwide today, together with samples of their glorious, highly sophisticated confections. Some of the chefs are up-and-coming, others are well established; all are innovative pioneers in a uniquely appealing creative field. Profiles of each patissier include an informative biography giving a sense of their individual style. Also included are scores of recipes for world-class cakes, tarts, biscuits, petits fours, plated...
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Over the years master baker Nick Malgieri has shared many pastry dough recipes, from ridiculously easy (mix with a fork and press into the pan) to quite elaborate (classic puff pastry, croissants, etc.). In this book, he gives you a range of all types of doughs, step-by-step photos (and videos on his website) about how to prepare them and also how to roll them, shape them, and bake them. If you have a bad case of fear of pastry or fear of rolling he can promise you that if you follow the simple...
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It has been 15 years since the publication of Oriol BalaguerÆs first book, ôDessert Cuisineö. Now he, alongside grupoVilbo, presents ôobsessionö, the new and brilliant book by this renowned chef from Barcelona. It is a complete work in which the reader will find a wide range of creations that highlight the versatility of this great master. We mean cakes, desserts, pastries, bonbons, petit fours, artistic chocolate, ice cream, and even bakery. All of this created from this chefÆs maturity...
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Bestselling author Richard Bertinet uses simple techniques and step-by-step photography to teach you how to make four different types of pastry before you put your skills to the test with a mouthwatering collection of over 50 recipes. He also dismisses the myths of making pastry and gives you his top tips on how to avoid mistakes or how to put them right if you do slip up. With recipes ranging from savories, such as Duck Pie, Pumpkin and Ricotta Tarts and Sausage Rolls, to all the sweet treats...
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The comprehensive guides in Quarry's Apprentice series go beyond the "basics" or "101" books by pairing illustrated instruction, techniques, and recipes with extensive expert profiles. This handbook for making pastries and confections offers instructional content as well as narrative, lifestyleoriented insight into a chef's kitchen. The Pastry Chef's Apprentice will appeal to both the everyday baker and the committed food enthusiast. The conscious/conscientious food lover who wants to know...
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New in paperback, this book from master chef Michel Roux dispels the myth that pastry making is complicated and beyond the reach of most cooks. Designed in an easy-to-follow format, this chunky compilation presents all of the classic pastries in the simplest possible way, along with an inspiring collection of superb recipes. Divided into 10 chapters, focusing on a particular type of dough, each one opens with a detailed step-by step technique spread with tips on perfect results. There are...
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Whether attempting the elusive perfect tart crust or the ever-vexing handmade puff pastry, making from-scratch pastry is the baker's pinnacle of achievement--and arguably the most challenging of all skills. In Pastry, renowned British baker Richard Bertinet demystifies the art of handmade pastry for aspiring bakers of all abilities. Using crystal-clear instructions, step-by-step photography, and fail-proof weight measurements for ingredients, Bertinet teaches readers how to make the four...
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This classic book, widely known and used by patissiers is a professional text on the art of patisserie. In the twenty years that Patisserie has been published there have been great changes in almost every aspect of this art, and the author has thoroughly updated this new edition to take account of these. Updated in paperback format the revised edition of this classic text is now even more affordable, practical and enjoyable. Complete with the original, beautiful seventy-three colour...
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If you've ever dreamed of being able to conjure up the mouthwatering pastries you've enjoyed in a Parisian cake shop but thought it would be too hard, think again! Will Torrent is a rising star in the pastry world and in this, his first book, he aims to take the fear factor out of French patisserie. With step-by-step photography, a nononsense approach to the key pastry techniques and more than 60 beautifully illustrated recipes, this bible will become an invaluable source of inspiration and a...
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Most of us have been wowed looking through the windows of a patisserie and sampling the delights therein. Now Edd Kimber shows you how to recreate these recipes at home. With step-by-step photographs for basic pastry and icings, Edd guides you through the techniques, taking the fear out of a genoise sponge and simplifying a croissant dough. Chapters include: * Sweet Treats featuring Classic Financiers, Canneles and Eclairs * Desserts & Cakes such as Cherry Clafoutis and Buche de Noel * Pastry...
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