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Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.39 — 12,586 ratings — published 2012
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The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 10,646 ratings — published 2001
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Tartine Bread Tartine Bread (Hardcover)
by (shelved 63 times as baking)
avg rating 4.40 — 7,934 ratings — published 2010
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Baking: From My Home to Yours Baking: From My Home to Yours (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 18,176 ratings — published 1980
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The Cake Bible The Cake Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 60 times as baking)
avg rating 4.23 — 11,799 ratings — published 1988
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Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.93 — 27,732 ratings — published 2007
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The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook (Hardcover)
by (shelved 48 times as baking)
avg rating 4.29 — 7,286 ratings — published 2003
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The Bread Bible The Bread Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 45 times as baking)
avg rating 4.21 — 6,575 ratings — published 2003
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How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as baking)
avg rating 3.92 — 40,850 ratings — published 1998
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A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as baking)
avg rating 4.05 — 73,829 ratings — published 2020
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The Baking Bible: The Most Comprehensive Baking Book You'll Ever Need The Baking Bible: The Most Comprehensive Baking Book You'll Ever Need (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.30 — 1,218 ratings — published 2014
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Momofuku Milk Bar: A Cookbook Momofuku Milk Bar: A Cookbook (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 4,775 ratings — published 2011
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BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.34 — 3,371 ratings — published 2017
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Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 20,064 ratings — published 2008
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100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as baking)
avg rating 4.03 — 3,494 ratings — published 2020
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BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking with Over 200 Magnificent Recipes (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.31 — 2,011 ratings — published 2003
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Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 8,791 ratings — published 2005
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Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 8,781 ratings — published 2020
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Bouchon Bakery (The Thomas Keller Library) Bouchon Bakery (The Thomas Keller Library)
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avg rating 4.31 — 4,089 ratings — published 2012
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How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as baking)
avg rating 4.29 — 430 ratings — published 2003
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Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s Baking Yesteryear: The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.30 — 6,264 ratings — published 2023
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Baked: New Frontiers in Baking Baked: New Frontiers in Baking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.15 — 6,367 ratings — published 2008
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Close to Famous Close to Famous (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as baking)
avg rating 4.03 — 9,204 ratings — published 2011
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My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (Hardcover)
by (shelved 28 times as baking)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,523 ratings — published 2009
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Professional Baking Professional Baking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 857 ratings — published 1985
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Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings: A Baking Book Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings: A Baking Book (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as baking)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,759 ratings — published 2020
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Pastry Love: A Baker's Journal of Favorite Recipes Pastry Love: A Baker's Journal of Favorite Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 26 times as baking)
avg rating 3.90 — 959 ratings — published 2019
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Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Over 250 Classic Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as baking)
avg rating 4.46 — 1,654 ratings — published 2009
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Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as baking)
avg rating 4.26 — 4,998 ratings — published 2010
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The Pie and Pastry Bible The Pie and Pastry Bible (Hardcover)
by (shelved 25 times as baking)
avg rating 4.22 — 5,320 ratings — published 1998
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Hello, Cupcake Hello, Cupcake (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as baking)
avg rating 4.08 — 12,960 ratings — published 2008
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The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as baking)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,511 ratings — published 2022
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The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.29 — 2,106 ratings — published
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Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 24 times as baking)
avg rating 4.41 — 1,050 ratings — published 2004
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How to Bake How to Bake (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 1,927 ratings — published 2013
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Baking Baking (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.25 — 3,236 ratings — published 2009
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Crust and Crumb: Master Formulas for Serious Bread Bakers Crust and Crumb: Master Formulas for Serious Bread Bakers (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as baking)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,013 ratings — published 1998
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Tartine Tartine (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.24 — 5,119 ratings — published
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Sweet Sweet (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as baking)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,697 ratings — published 2017
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Baking with Julia: Sift, Knead, Flute, Flour, and Savor... Baking with Julia: Sift, Knead, Flute, Flour, and Savor... (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as baking)
avg rating 4.28 — 9,180 ratings — published 1996
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Bloom Bloom (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as baking)
avg rating 3.89 — 64,850 ratings — published 2019
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Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as baking)
avg rating 4.42 — 489 ratings — published 2004
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Baking Chez Moi: Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere Baking Chez Moi: Recipes from My Paris Home to Your Home Anywhere (Hardcover)
by (shelved 22 times as baking)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,424 ratings — published 2014
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The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars (Perfect Baking Cookbooks) The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars (Perfect Baking Cookbooks)
by (shelved 21 times as baking)
avg rating 4.49 — 835 ratings — published 2017
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Rose's Heavenly Cakes Rose's Heavenly Cakes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as baking)
avg rating 4.28 — 3,579 ratings — published 2009
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Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as baking)
avg rating 4.27 — 2,580 ratings — published 2009
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Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat: A Baking Book Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat: A Baking Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as baking)
avg rating 4.14 — 9,562 ratings — published 2009
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The Golden Spoon The Golden Spoon (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as baking)
avg rating 3.47 — 55,176 ratings — published 2023
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Patricia Briggs
“Baking is like washing--the results are equally temporary.”
Patricia Briggs, Raven's Shadow

Nigel Slater
“Ginger cake is perhaps the most magical cake of all. I bless the way you don't have to cream the sugar and butter together and gently beat in the eggs or sieve in the flour. I like the fact that you just put the syrup and black treacle, sugar and butter in a pan and melt them. That you then stir in the eggs, flour and spice, pour the runny batter into a cake tin and bake it. Literally magic.”
Nigel Slater, A Thousand Feasts: Small Moments of Joy… A Memoir of Sorts

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