The Complete book of baking / Pillsbury

by Sally Peters, Pillsbury

Now, for the first time, Pillsbury has assembled hundreds of delicious recipes in one comprehensive book that any home baker, whether novice or expert, can enjoy and use with confidence.

A baking basics chapter gives all the information you need to know on ingredients and techniques. And each recipe has been tested by the trusted Pillsbury test kitchens, so you can be assured it will work every time - even in special conditions, such as high altitude. Where appropriate, microwave and food processor directions are provided, too. Each recipe gives the nutritional content per serving, including calories, protein carbohydrate, fat, and sodium. Pillsbury also provides suggestions for reducing the amount of fat and calories in baked goods without compromising the flavor. The Complete Book of Baking is full of beautiful color photographs, helpful line drawings, and informative sidebars so families can enjoy the best of Pillsbury's baking secrets right in their own kitchens.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Reference, Nonfiction

512 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1993

Reviews

[Megan]

I bought this book 14 years ago. I was working at a local garden center, and a door-to-door salesman had stopped by ~ I don't remember if he was just selling his stuff to individuals, or if he was trying to sell to the store? (I got high a lot back then, so my memory is pretty fuzzy) At any rate, I had just moved out into my own apartment, so I spent the $25.00 on this cookbook ~ and it is my favorite baking book to this day.

Everything from cakes, cookies, muffins, breads, pies, tarts, pastries. This book kicks ass, I have never made a bad recipe from it.

[Cindy Schilling]

This is absolutely the best baking cookbook I’ve ever owned. From basics to more detailed recipes it has it all- cookies, cakes, pies, breads and everything in between. The recipes are clear and easy-to-follow. In addition to classics it includes many Bake-Off winning recipes. The binding isn’t the greatest- my copy is falling apart, but the excellent recipes more than make up for it. Hint: The Norwegian Hazelnut Cake is superb.

[Scott Larsen]

This is one of the best baking books there is, as far a really high quality and delightful recipes goes. Build quality is weak (the spine separated after a few years - we bought a replacement, and now we have both with separated spines but we still keep them on the shelf with rubber bands and markers because there are so many really really great recipes in there).

[Geary]

My first baking cookbook, and if I was forced to only have 5 (or better yet) 10 cookbooks, this would absolutely be one of them. Excellent reference volume, and where I began my love affair with cheesecakes.

[Susan Molloy]

Good and varying collection of easy to make recipes for any occasion. This was useful for me.

[Jessica Fleming]

One of my go to cookbooks for cookie and muffin recipes.

[Mary]

This is my gold standard, pages-are-falling-out-from-constant-use baking bible! It has all the basics, like great gingersnap and sugar cookie recipes, but also manages to bring more challenging and interesting recipes into my repertoire! Breads, cakes,biscuits, coffee cakes,muffins....you name it, the best recipe for it is here. The first cookbook I reach for, when I get ready to bake.

[Malbadeen]

I hate to admit it but this very basic, daisy cover with lemon meringue pie, dollies under white bread biscuit covered cook book always comes through for me in a pinch. I have yet to make something that doesn't get great reviews. The recipes aren't exotic but they're good in a homey kind of way.

[Rachel]

This is my go-to book for baking! :D From Scratch recipes, as well as ones that use some basic have-on-hand ingredient recipes, it's perfect for all your baking needs - from pies and the *perfect* chocolate chip and sugar cookies, to breads and rolls, and MORE!! :D

[Laura]

The *best* book for baking I've ever read. The recipes always turn out perfectly. And they even match the photos. I've loved it so much it's falling apart!

[JoLene]

Top 3 baking books.

[Lenna]

I get most of my basic/classic cookie and cake recipes from this book.

[Mariah]

I just bought this cookbook at a garage sale and I'm very glad I did! There are so many yummy and new recipes to try in this book that I feel quite blissful!

[Angie]

Great recipes and beautiful pictures ....if my stuff only looked like that when it was done !