Simple Art of Perfect Baking by Flo Braker, Dana Gallagher (Photographer)

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Synopsis

For those in the know, The Simple Art of Perfect Baking is a must-have cookbook, a kitchen classic. Now back in print with a durable hardcover - it's a book that gets turned to again and again - this handsome edition with all-new color photographs is ready to advise the next generation of bakers. Flo Braker's meticulously tested recipes give home cooks the confidence they need to create light-as-air cakes, fluffy frostings, creamy fillings, and flaky pie crusts. In addition to her step-by-step instructions, the author shares culinary know-how such as the most reliable doneness test and decorating tips. From basic Puff Pastry and Classic Sponge Cake to elegant Dutch Souffle Torte and Cranberry Pecan Tart, perfect desserts are at hand now that Flo Braker is back on the scene.

Annotation

To the uninitiated, nothing seems more unforgiving than the pastry baker's art. In what has been called the "perfect book for imperfect bakers, " Flo Baker takes the fear and unpredictability out of baking. With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, she provides fail-safe recipes for desserts and also clarifies the science of baking. 16 pages of full color.

Biography

Flo Braker is a nationally recognized baking expert and former president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. She is a frequent contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle's food section and lives in the Bay Area.

Dana Gallagher is a New York based photographer.