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From the creators of the best-selling On Cooking, 4/e comes the new edition of On BakingÐthe source for learning the practice of baking and the pastry arts. Lavishly illustrated, it is the most complete guide on the marketÐemphasizing baking principles over formulas and reinforcing each technique with a companion recipe and illustrations. With ample coverage of the craft, equipment, and ingredients, it addresses all aspects of baking and a wide range of styles. This new edition inspires readersÕ creativity with over 285 new photos, 50 new recipes, and more on advanced decorating and confectionery techniques. For Chefs, Bakers, Restaurant Managers and others in the food service industry.
Attractively designed and extensively illustrated, On Baking expands upon the well-known On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals to provide an authoritative yet contemporary introduction to baking and pastry arts. On Baking focuses on information relevant to today's students and working culinary professionals. Comprehensive and well written, On Baking emphasizes an understanding of bakeshop fundamentals, explores the preparation of fresh ingredients, and provides a wealth of information on the "how and why" of baking science and techniques.
FEATURES:
620 tested and proven recipes and formulas for breads, cookies, pastries, desserts, custards, ice creams and the full-range of bakeshop products
Essays and formulas from more than 40 working chefs, bakers and food writers allow readers to benefit from the combined expertise of these professionals
700 color photos and line drawings illustrate step-by-step preparation techniques and presentations and identify equipment and fresh ingredients
21 informative chapters cover bakeshop basics such as quick breads, cookies, brownies and pies, as well as advanced preparations including laminated Boughs, contemporary tortes, plated desserts and chocolate designs
Each copy of this book includes a CD of ValuSoft¨ MasterCook software, which includes all of the recipes in the book.
Product Details
Hardcover: 848 pages
Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (July 10, 2008)
ISBN-10: 0131579231
ISBN-13: 978-0131579231
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