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Beginner's Baking Bible: 130+ Recipes and Techniques for New Bakers
Baking is a piece of cake with this fundamental beginner’s cookbook.
Here’s a little culinary secret. You can become a fantastic baker even if your cooking experience is limited to cracking a few eggs. All you need is The Beginner’s Baking Bible.
Baking becomes truly accessible thanks to this cookbook, which
Breakdowns of baking basics—Learn how to utilize critical baking techniques such as mixing, folding, creaming, and kneading. Discover steps that will help you perfect your process.Tons of insider tricks—From ingredient substitutions to marshaling batter run amok, most recipes are paired with important tips designed to simplify and troubleshoot life in the kitchen. 130+ scrumptious recipes—Enjoy making a wide variety of sweet and savory goodies including decadent spiced hot chocolate cookies, zesty lemon bars, or fresh and flaky summer vegetable tarts. No matter what you bake, these recipes will have family and friends reaching for seconds.
Blossom into a confident baker with The Beginner’s Baking Bible.
Here’s a little culinary secret. You can become a fantastic baker even if your cooking experience is limited to cracking a few eggs. All you need is The Beginner’s Baking Bible.
Baking becomes truly accessible thanks to this cookbook, which
Breakdowns of baking basics—Learn how to utilize critical baking techniques such as mixing, folding, creaming, and kneading. Discover steps that will help you perfect your process.Tons of insider tricks—From ingredient substitutions to marshaling batter run amok, most recipes are paired with important tips designed to simplify and troubleshoot life in the kitchen. 130+ scrumptious recipes—Enjoy making a wide variety of sweet and savory goodies including decadent spiced hot chocolate cookies, zesty lemon bars, or fresh and flaky summer vegetable tarts. No matter what you bake, these recipes will have family and friends reaching for seconds.
Blossom into a confident baker with The Beginner’s Baking Bible.
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January 10, 2020
I'm not sure what makes this a "bible" but it's a nice compilation of standard baking recipes for cookies, bars, cakes and basic breads.
There are very few photos and no nutritional information is provided.
With the exception of coconut macaroons and frosting, nothing in this book is gluten free. Likewise, no recipes are provided for vegans or folks who are on paleo, keto or low-sugar diets. (Really, you can't toss in two or three token recipes to at least bake for a child or dear friend who eats differently than you do? Trust me, this isn't really that difficult. Anyway...)
Despite this, the recipes are marked on top with whether they're nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free. The gluten free designation is random though, as some frostings are marked gluten free and others aren't, when they all are quite definitely GF. People don't really put wheat products in most frosting. Shrug.
Most of the recipes use real foods like butter, though it's processed stuff like white flour and sugar. Instructions are fairly simple, and the author explains how to do things like cut in butter and whip egg whites. The layout is crisp and attractive, despite the lack of many photos.
This would make a nice primer for a new baker who wants the standard American baking kind of recipes.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
There are very few photos and no nutritional information is provided.
With the exception of coconut macaroons and frosting, nothing in this book is gluten free. Likewise, no recipes are provided for vegans or folks who are on paleo, keto or low-sugar diets. (Really, you can't toss in two or three token recipes to at least bake for a child or dear friend who eats differently than you do? Trust me, this isn't really that difficult. Anyway...)
Despite this, the recipes are marked on top with whether they're nut-free, gluten-free and dairy-free. The gluten free designation is random though, as some frostings are marked gluten free and others aren't, when they all are quite definitely GF. People don't really put wheat products in most frosting. Shrug.
Most of the recipes use real foods like butter, though it's processed stuff like white flour and sugar. Instructions are fairly simple, and the author explains how to do things like cut in butter and whip egg whites. The layout is crisp and attractive, despite the lack of many photos.
This would make a nice primer for a new baker who wants the standard American baking kind of recipes.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
January 3, 2020
This book was a good 'beginner's book, however I wish it had a bit more information behind the science of baking (that could just be me). The recipes are thankfully numbered, ingredients easy to purchase at the grocery store, and I really appreciated the 'must have' versus 'nice to have' materials. My only wishes were that there were more photos and more exciting recipes (maybe twists on 'standard' bakes). Overall a good book for a real beginner.
June 22, 2020
This was a nice primer for new bakers to figure out what they need to get started--and how to get started. There are some basic principles on how to make dough. The recipes are pretty standard, and I would have liked to see a bit more variety--maybe more ethnic or original recipes. Also, more nutritional info would be super helpful. Still, this would be a great book to accompany your quarantine baking.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.
Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for a digital ARC for the purpose of an unbiased review.
February 20, 2020
This book looks like a terrific resource for those who would like to become better home bakers. There are so many delicious recipes in this book but I will list just a few; soft peanut butter cookies, pistachio cookies, pumpkin and white chocolate chip cookies, butterscotch blondies, pumpkin bars, raspberry jam bars, cranberry pear crumble pie, praline pumpkin pie, lemon meringue pie, blueberry muffins, coconut bread, snickerdoodle cupcakes, orange pound cake, buttermilk biscuits, shortcake biscuits and more.
The book starts with a helpful introduction that covers topics including what is needed in the kitchen, along with what might be nice to have but is not essential. This is followed by explanations of terms such as folding, creaming, kneading and more.
The recipes themselves are clearly laid out and feel quite doable. There are photos of techniques and some photos of the baked goods.
I am not a kitchen whiz so the fact that I feel that I could make some of these baked goods is high praise. If you are more talented, there is still a plethora of recipes for you to try.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
The book starts with a helpful introduction that covers topics including what is needed in the kitchen, along with what might be nice to have but is not essential. This is followed by explanations of terms such as folding, creaming, kneading and more.
The recipes themselves are clearly laid out and feel quite doable. There are photos of techniques and some photos of the baked goods.
I am not a kitchen whiz so the fact that I feel that I could make some of these baked goods is high praise. If you are more talented, there is still a plethora of recipes for you to try.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
March 23, 2020
This is a great book, with lots of recipes that are easy for a beginner. It has a section at the beginning of the book with baking tips with pictures that is very helpful. It also has a list of needed equipment and ingredients as well as a "nice to have" list. The recipes are divided into 7 sections that are easy to navigate and find what you are looking for. The reason i am only giving it 4 stars is because I wish there was a picture for every recipe so that i can see what the finished product should look like. I am a very visual person and it helps me figure out certain steps in the recipe. For example, I have never made a Gallette before and didn't even now that was the correct name for it. If there was a picture i would have been able to better understand how to fold to crust without looking for a picture on the internet to make sure I understood the instructions correctly. I read the instructions several times and I still wasn't confident I knew what I was doing until I saw a picture. It is still a great cookbook and I would recommend it to anyone.
I received an advance copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I received an advance copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
January 27, 2020
Beginner's Baking Bible
Excellent for ANYONE! NOT just for a "beginner," as it is extremely methodical in its presentation which lays a solid foundation for introduction to (a) the kitchen and more specifically to (b) the art of baking. She systematically defines the "what" of common cooking and baking terms, as well as simplisticly explains the "why." A MUST HAVE for the beginner; a GREAT way to start a young person on the road to a rewarding and fulfilling baking journey; and an AWESOME reference work for the experienced cook! The recipes are SUPERB- covering the most basic items to the more elaborate "for that special occasion" treats - ALL using ordinary ingredients found on almost any kitchen pantry shelves, or at least easily obtainable from the local grocery store.
Thank you, Mrs. Perine, for your wonderful introduction to the Art of Baking and the strong encouragement you give to all who read to book!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Excellent for ANYONE! NOT just for a "beginner," as it is extremely methodical in its presentation which lays a solid foundation for introduction to (a) the kitchen and more specifically to (b) the art of baking. She systematically defines the "what" of common cooking and baking terms, as well as simplisticly explains the "why." A MUST HAVE for the beginner; a GREAT way to start a young person on the road to a rewarding and fulfilling baking journey; and an AWESOME reference work for the experienced cook! The recipes are SUPERB- covering the most basic items to the more elaborate "for that special occasion" treats - ALL using ordinary ingredients found on almost any kitchen pantry shelves, or at least easily obtainable from the local grocery store.
Thank you, Mrs. Perine, for your wonderful introduction to the Art of Baking and the strong encouragement you give to all who read to book!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
March 6, 2025
Since I am not a “beginner” at baking, a lot of this book had a lot of things in it I already know. But, for someone new to baking this is a great option! I would say, having more pictures with each recipe would have made it more beginner friendly
December 12, 2019
Cooking
Love love this book!!! I am going to try every one of these recipes, you can't go wrong with tis book, thank you Heather!!!
Love love this book!!! I am going to try every one of these recipes, you can't go wrong with tis book, thank you Heather!!!
February 10, 2020
Interesting recipes, but I would like to have more pictures.
October 9, 2020
Good, basic recipes, but needs pictures!
August 2, 2021
This is a true beginners guide with good practices for basic prep and tools to have on hand. great for college students or those new to cooking. I liked the easy to follow layout.
April 27, 2024
comprehensive
Fantastic selection of bakes which will be a great source of recipes for any cook - does not assume any prior knowledge so great for total beginners
Fantastic selection of bakes which will be a great source of recipes for any cook - does not assume any prior knowledge so great for total beginners
June 8, 2025
4.5 stars I used this for a baking class it was an excellent source of recipes. all of them were big hits and many of them we would re-make.
January 20, 2020
Beginner's Baking Bible 130+ Recipes and Techniques for New Bakers by Heather Perine walks readers through all the essential techniques they need to bake over 130 sweet and savory recipes.. For a beginner, baking might seem like magic: mix the right ingredients, add heat, and watch a transformation happen before your eyes. But you don’t have to be a sorcerer to bake a flavorful pie, decadent layer cake, or pillowy loaf of bread. Learn the tools and staple ingredients you’ll need for baking (don’t worry, it’s not as much as you think). Pick up building block skills like measuring, mixing, kneading, creaming butter and sugar, and whipping egg whites. Soon, you’ll impress your family and friends with muffins, cookies, cakes, pies, quiches, and even savory galettes.
Beginner's Baking Bible is a well organized and written cookbook. I like that the author takes the time to share what different instructions in the recipes mean, like the difference between folding, mixing, creaming, and so on. So many people make the attempt to bake, follow the recipes as best they can, and little things like mixing technique or forgetting to grease a pan ruin their good efforts. I grew up in a house where baking and canning was the norm, so I have a good foundation and have been baking on my own for years and binge watch baking shows whenever possible. However, reading these reminders and basic baking information only served to refresh my understanding- it did not feel condescending or simplistic. There were also some measurement charts and information at the end of the book that readers might find informative. I also think that the photography is well done. I think the only change I would make is moving the possible substitutions or additions to recipes closer to the ingredients list to help bakers prepare accordingly- if you are missing an ingredient some bakers might just give up on the recipe rather than reading to the end to discover that they could still make it work. I think that while this is a perfect book for those that have dabbled in baking and want some instruction to improve their skills and results. I think long time home bakers might get just as much out of a read through as new bakers. Sometimes we get moving too fast and forget some of the basics as we go about our day. As I just got some new baking tools over the holidays, I have a list of recipes from the book to try out, for instance I see some garlic dinner rolls in my near future.
Beginner's Baking Bible is a solid resource for new and long time bakers alike, while knowledgeable bakers might want to check it out from the library and newcomers might want to add it to their home library.
Beginner's Baking Bible is a well organized and written cookbook. I like that the author takes the time to share what different instructions in the recipes mean, like the difference between folding, mixing, creaming, and so on. So many people make the attempt to bake, follow the recipes as best they can, and little things like mixing technique or forgetting to grease a pan ruin their good efforts. I grew up in a house where baking and canning was the norm, so I have a good foundation and have been baking on my own for years and binge watch baking shows whenever possible. However, reading these reminders and basic baking information only served to refresh my understanding- it did not feel condescending or simplistic. There were also some measurement charts and information at the end of the book that readers might find informative. I also think that the photography is well done. I think the only change I would make is moving the possible substitutions or additions to recipes closer to the ingredients list to help bakers prepare accordingly- if you are missing an ingredient some bakers might just give up on the recipe rather than reading to the end to discover that they could still make it work. I think that while this is a perfect book for those that have dabbled in baking and want some instruction to improve their skills and results. I think long time home bakers might get just as much out of a read through as new bakers. Sometimes we get moving too fast and forget some of the basics as we go about our day. As I just got some new baking tools over the holidays, I have a list of recipes from the book to try out, for instance I see some garlic dinner rolls in my near future.
Beginner's Baking Bible is a solid resource for new and long time bakers alike, while knowledgeable bakers might want to check it out from the library and newcomers might want to add it to their home library.
January 2, 2020
Sometimes baking gets a bad rap. It can seem fussy. There are lots of baking fails. People think that you need a lot of expensive, specialized equipment. If you’re not a baker and didn’t grow up around a baker, then it can seem like a foreign language. But it���s okay, because Heather Perine is here for you.
In her Beginner’s Baking Bible, Perine is your interpreter to the language of baking. She breaks it down into easy steps, telling you what equipment you need (it’s not that much to get started), what you need in your pantry, and how to accomplish the basic techniques you need to bake tasty and beautiful treats that will make you the favorite of family and friends.
The simple recipes will teach you to make a variety of baked goods, from pies to cakes to breads. Starting with cookies, the Beginner’s Baking Bible walks you through 19 different cookie recipes, including Easy Sugar Cookies, Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, Monster Cookies, Iced Lime Meltaways, Raspberry-Almond Thumbprints, and Spiced Hot Chocolate Cookies. From there, it’s off to Brownies and Bars, like Pumpkin Bars, Banoffee Bars, Apple Pie Bars, S’mores Bars, and Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies.
As you grow in confidence, you can move on and try some of the recipes from Perfect Pies, Galettes, Tarts, and Quiches, like the Fresh Cherry Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and Peach Blueberry Tart or even attempt some savory recipes like a Bacon and Swiss Quiche or the Caprese Galette (I’m going to have to try that one myself—what a great idea!).
From there, it’s on to quick breads and muffins, which includes recipes for Banana Bread, Cheesy Beer Bread, Honey Cornbread, and Irish Soda Bread. Then on to cupcakes and cakes, like the Snickerdoodle Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cake, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, and Chocolate Pudding Cake.
Then there are recipes for breads, biscuits, and crackers, which includes Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Buttermilk Biscuits, Basic French Bread, and Knotted Herb-Garlic Dinner Rolls. Finally, the last chapter offers all the frosting and glaze recipes you’ll need to finish off these beautiful baked goods, from Chocolate Ganache to Powdered Sugar Glaze, from Cream Cheese Frosting to Swiss Meringue Buttercream.
Personally I love to bake and have been dabbling at it since I was a kid, but I know that there are those who are afraid to try it, because it has a reputation for being difficult or time-consuming. But these recipes are simple and offer easy techniques to get you started. Where you go from there is up to you. And if you think the tips in this cookbook are only for beginners, I would disagree. I saw several recipes that I can’t wait to try, and I love the simplicity of these recipes for a busy weekend or a weeknight, when I wouldn’t normally attempt a baking project.
Anyone wanting to be a better baker can take the information in the Beginner’s Baking Bible and run with it, from those who barely know what an oven is to intermediate bakers looking for new ideas. It’s a great resource, and it would make the perfect gift for anyone who wants to create delicious treats to impress, nourish, and comfort.
A copy of Beginner’s Baking Bible was provided by Rockridge Press through the Callisto Media Publisher’s Club, with many thanks.
In her Beginner’s Baking Bible, Perine is your interpreter to the language of baking. She breaks it down into easy steps, telling you what equipment you need (it’s not that much to get started), what you need in your pantry, and how to accomplish the basic techniques you need to bake tasty and beautiful treats that will make you the favorite of family and friends.
The simple recipes will teach you to make a variety of baked goods, from pies to cakes to breads. Starting with cookies, the Beginner’s Baking Bible walks you through 19 different cookie recipes, including Easy Sugar Cookies, Soft Peanut Butter Cookies, Monster Cookies, Iced Lime Meltaways, Raspberry-Almond Thumbprints, and Spiced Hot Chocolate Cookies. From there, it’s off to Brownies and Bars, like Pumpkin Bars, Banoffee Bars, Apple Pie Bars, S’mores Bars, and Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies.
As you grow in confidence, you can move on and try some of the recipes from Perfect Pies, Galettes, Tarts, and Quiches, like the Fresh Cherry Pie, Coconut Cream Pie, and Peach Blueberry Tart or even attempt some savory recipes like a Bacon and Swiss Quiche or the Caprese Galette (I’m going to have to try that one myself—what a great idea!).
From there, it’s on to quick breads and muffins, which includes recipes for Banana Bread, Cheesy Beer Bread, Honey Cornbread, and Irish Soda Bread. Then on to cupcakes and cakes, like the Snickerdoodle Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cake, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, and Chocolate Pudding Cake.
Then there are recipes for breads, biscuits, and crackers, which includes Homemade Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Buttermilk Biscuits, Basic French Bread, and Knotted Herb-Garlic Dinner Rolls. Finally, the last chapter offers all the frosting and glaze recipes you’ll need to finish off these beautiful baked goods, from Chocolate Ganache to Powdered Sugar Glaze, from Cream Cheese Frosting to Swiss Meringue Buttercream.
Personally I love to bake and have been dabbling at it since I was a kid, but I know that there are those who are afraid to try it, because it has a reputation for being difficult or time-consuming. But these recipes are simple and offer easy techniques to get you started. Where you go from there is up to you. And if you think the tips in this cookbook are only for beginners, I would disagree. I saw several recipes that I can’t wait to try, and I love the simplicity of these recipes for a busy weekend or a weeknight, when I wouldn’t normally attempt a baking project.
Anyone wanting to be a better baker can take the information in the Beginner’s Baking Bible and run with it, from those who barely know what an oven is to intermediate bakers looking for new ideas. It’s a great resource, and it would make the perfect gift for anyone who wants to create delicious treats to impress, nourish, and comfort.
A copy of Beginner’s Baking Bible was provided by Rockridge Press through the Callisto Media Publisher’s Club, with many thanks.
January 1, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Beginner's Baking Bible is a tutorial and recipe guide for baking aimed at less experienced bakers by Heather Perine. Released 24th Dec 2019 by Callisto on their Rockridge Press imprint, it's 140 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
The introductory material and first section define the concepts used throughout the book, explaining the techniques, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for successful baking. The author presupposes no previous familiarity with the terms and writes in a supportive and encouraging manner.
The second part of the book contains the recipes and tutorials grouped thematically: cookies, brownies/bars, pies/tarts/galettes/tarts, quick breads/muffins, cakes/cupcakes, breads/biscuits/crackers, and finally frostings and glazes.
The recipes follow the same format throughout. A short description with a header containing extra info labels such as 'nut free', 'dairy free', 'gluten free', etc is followed by a sidebar which contains info about the prep method and yields. Recipe ingredients are listed in a sidebar bullet point list with measurements in US standard measures. (There is a measurement conversion table included at the back of the book, but it's a hassle not to have them included). The cooking instructions (listed in sequential order) are easy to follow and efficiently written. There is no nutrient info listed (but these are desserts, so it's not critical).
My only quibbles with the book (and it's almost universal with the newer crop of cookery and lifestyle books the last year) is that there are very few photos of finished dishes and recipe preparation. None of the recipes are extremely complex, so the omission isn't terribly crippling and there are -some- illustrations. The photos which are included are clear and appealing and are in color (see cover photo for an example).
I received both an eARC and physical copy of this beautifully presented book and I was very impressed with the heft and printing quality of the physical copy and found no errors in either format.
The lack of photos was problematic, but the breadth and appeal of the included recipes compensates to a degree.
Four and a half stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Beginner's Baking Bible is a tutorial and recipe guide for baking aimed at less experienced bakers by Heather Perine. Released 24th Dec 2019 by Callisto on their Rockridge Press imprint, it's 140 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.
The introductory material and first section define the concepts used throughout the book, explaining the techniques, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for successful baking. The author presupposes no previous familiarity with the terms and writes in a supportive and encouraging manner.
The second part of the book contains the recipes and tutorials grouped thematically: cookies, brownies/bars, pies/tarts/galettes/tarts, quick breads/muffins, cakes/cupcakes, breads/biscuits/crackers, and finally frostings and glazes.
The recipes follow the same format throughout. A short description with a header containing extra info labels such as 'nut free', 'dairy free', 'gluten free', etc is followed by a sidebar which contains info about the prep method and yields. Recipe ingredients are listed in a sidebar bullet point list with measurements in US standard measures. (There is a measurement conversion table included at the back of the book, but it's a hassle not to have them included). The cooking instructions (listed in sequential order) are easy to follow and efficiently written. There is no nutrient info listed (but these are desserts, so it's not critical).
My only quibbles with the book (and it's almost universal with the newer crop of cookery and lifestyle books the last year) is that there are very few photos of finished dishes and recipe preparation. None of the recipes are extremely complex, so the omission isn't terribly crippling and there are -some- illustrations. The photos which are included are clear and appealing and are in color (see cover photo for an example).
I received both an eARC and physical copy of this beautifully presented book and I was very impressed with the heft and printing quality of the physical copy and found no errors in either format.
The lack of photos was problematic, but the breadth and appeal of the included recipes compensates to a degree.
Four and a half stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
January 21, 2020
This is a great beginner baking book. Our 9yr old daughter has made several recipes from this book very successfully. It bodes very well that the recipes she made were actually baked goods that I have never attempted before despite baking my entire life.
(I did receive a free copy of this book from the publisher.)
(I did receive a free copy of this book from the publisher.)
January 6, 2020
Beginners baking bible written by Heather Perine is a good cookery book. It is written in a very simple language which is very easy to comprehend and follow.
The sections marked as ‘Beginning bakers kitchen’ and ‘starting skills’ section gives interesting guidelines to the readers who want to begin their journey into the baking world. The details on tools and equipments needed for baking is really informative for novices.
I like the way the recipes are classified into various sections and like the choice of dishes selected in each. A collection of wonderful recipes for cookies, brownies, bars, tarts , pies, quiches, muffins, cakes , cupcakes , biscuits , crackers, breads , frostings and more at one place makes this book a real good pick.
The simple vanilla layer cake, the mushroom quiche, coconut macaroons, lemon cupcakes and whole wheat biscuits are on my list to try out.
One of the unique features about this book is that each recipe uses simple and easy to find ingredients, you won’t have to spend your time looking for the ingredients in the grocery stores or look through the dictionary to see what it is 😊.Throughout the book , readers get some good preparation, substitution and troubleshooting tips that makes each recipe factual and useful.
One thing that I miss under each recipe is a picture of the final creation. A picture under each recipe would have made the recipe a lot more captivating. While reading the book, many times the thought came to my mind as to what would be the final color, shape of the cuisine, how would it look once it is done. This is a great opportunity for improvement!
I would suggest this book to all who wants to have a good glimpse into the baking world from scratch. Great recipes, great layout!
The sections marked as ‘Beginning bakers kitchen’ and ‘starting skills’ section gives interesting guidelines to the readers who want to begin their journey into the baking world. The details on tools and equipments needed for baking is really informative for novices.
I like the way the recipes are classified into various sections and like the choice of dishes selected in each. A collection of wonderful recipes for cookies, brownies, bars, tarts , pies, quiches, muffins, cakes , cupcakes , biscuits , crackers, breads , frostings and more at one place makes this book a real good pick.
The simple vanilla layer cake, the mushroom quiche, coconut macaroons, lemon cupcakes and whole wheat biscuits are on my list to try out.
One of the unique features about this book is that each recipe uses simple and easy to find ingredients, you won’t have to spend your time looking for the ingredients in the grocery stores or look through the dictionary to see what it is 😊.Throughout the book , readers get some good preparation, substitution and troubleshooting tips that makes each recipe factual and useful.
One thing that I miss under each recipe is a picture of the final creation. A picture under each recipe would have made the recipe a lot more captivating. While reading the book, many times the thought came to my mind as to what would be the final color, shape of the cuisine, how would it look once it is done. This is a great opportunity for improvement!
I would suggest this book to all who wants to have a good glimpse into the baking world from scratch. Great recipes, great layout!
April 23, 2020
Thank you Callisto Publishing for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review and opinion. This cookbook is a great book for beginning bakers and fairly experienced alike. I've been baking for my family and friends for over 25 years. I love using different cookbooks for different recipes. This cookbook combines a lot of my favorite recipes in one book. The technique section is pretty descriptive but I do feel like the pictures could be a little more descriptive. I look forward to making lots of these recipes for my family! I'll need to also start working out more to counteract the goodness, even though there is nutrition information, you know it's going to pack on the pounds. I also like the tips at the bottom of most of the recipes to make the treat even better.
March 4, 2020
A very good book for anyone new to baking. Lots of tips, instructions, pictures and common baking sense. Easy to follow recipes makes this book a must have for new bakers.
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