The complete baking cookbook : 350 recipes from cookies and cakes to muffins and pies

Title:

Author:

Geary, George.

ISBN:

9780778801658

Personal Author:

Geary, George.

Publication Information:

Physical Description:

448 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Cookies, bars & squares -- Pies, tarts & cobblers -- Cakes -- Frostings, glazes & more -- Confections -- Grand finales -- Breakfast breads -- Holiday favorites.

Abstract:

The Complete Baking Cookbook provides the inspiration to explore the wonderful world of baking. And of course it includes the tested recipes to make it easy and tasty. Written by baker and pastry chef extraordinare George Geary, this collection of 350 easy-to-follow recipes offers a tantalizing variety of goodies from pies, tarts, cobblers and crisps, to cookies, cheesecakes and holiday pastries. What really sets this baking book apart from others is that there is a special section with comprehensive material for each category of baked good. For example, the cookies chapter includes instructions and line drawings on effective techniques (scooping, using a pastry bag), troubleshooting and tips, choosing the right pan, and comparison charts.

Subject Term:

Baking.

Cake.

Pies.

Format:

Books

Document ID:

SD_ILS:1552957

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Summary

The definitive book on baking for home cooks.

Nothing says comfort food like freshly baked cookies, a cake, muffins or homemade bread cooling in the kitchen. Creating those mouthwatering baked treats to share with family and friends is one of life's great pleasures.

Here's just a small sampling:

Blue ribbon double chocolate cookies; gingersnaps; maple sugar cookies Honey apple spice muffins; orange macadamia rolls; jumbo cinnamon rolls Sweet potato pie; apple cherry cobbler; Passover honey cheesecake Holiday English trifle; Christmas cherry cake; spring Easter Lemon torte.

What really sets this baking book apart from others is that there is a special section with comprehensive material for each category of baked good. For example, the cookies chapter includes instructions and line drawings on effective techniques (scooping, using a pastry bag), troubleshooting and tips, choosing the right pan, and comparison charts.

With hundreds of recipes and an abundance of luscious photographs, this book will be cherished by home bakers everywhere.

Author Notes

George Geary teaches baking classes in more than 100 cooking schools across North America every year. The author of 125 Best Cheesecake Recipes and 125 Best Biscuit Mix Recipes , he lives in Los Angeles.

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Booklist Review

Geary once again (see his 125 Best Biscuit Mix Recipes, 2004; 125 Best Food Processor Recipes, 2005; 125 Best Cheesecake Recipes, 2002) has produced a 350-recipe-rich collection that will appeal to middle-level bakers. No, it doesn't come close to Gale Gand's chocolates, even to Maida Heatter's concoctions. Yet every single item will enchant and reward, through failure-proof directions and tips. Along the road paved with breakfast breads, cookies, cakes, and holiday favorites are well-tried hints; problems those either cooked too long, too little, or too stale can easily be salvaged, whether by reheating or recycling (brownie crumbles make for great ice-cream sprinkles). Unusual facts, like the top five cookies at Disneyland (no surprise: chocolate chip is number one), spice up a simple and directive narrative. As for the actual sweet stuff? Try the out of the ordinary: Belgian dandoy spice cookies, lemon soufflé cheesecake, baked maple apples, white-chocolate key lime scones. Page-turning good.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2007 Booklist

Excerpts

Introduction I am asked weekly, "Why did you get into the culinary field?" Simple answer, "I never go hungry." Plus, "I make people happy." When I get on a plane for a long trip I try not to tell the person next to me what I do or I will be hearing about how their grandmother made the best cakes. For 6 hours! Everyone has a food story. Food makes people happy. Pastry even more so. I cannot think of anything negative to say about being a pastry chef. You make birthday cakes, not death cakes. You create wedding cakes, not divorce cakes. See? It's all happy! From my first pastry job to my last, at Disney, I am the happiest when I'm in the kitchen baking. I assure you that many of the recipes you make from this book will become family favorites. Many already have with my students! Baking is therapeutic. It feels great to make a crust, cake or dessert from scratch. I'm the first to tell you it takes time. You won't be able to create a dessert in 5 minutes. If you're in a hurry, then by all means, purchase a dessert. If time permits, however, make some pastry. You will not only taste the difference, but you'll also know exactly what's in your finished pastry. George Geary Excerpted from The Complete Baking Cookbook: 350 Recipes from Cookies and Cakes to Muffins and Pies by George Geary All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Electric Equipment

Hand Tools

Baking Pan

Common Ingredients

Cookies, Bars and Squares

Introduction and Tips

Cookies, 44 recipes

Bar Cookies and Brownies, 26 recipes

Pies, Tarts and Cobblers

Introduction and Tips

Pie Pastry Doughs and Crusts, 7 recipes

Double-Crust Pies, 5 recipes

Single-Crust Pies, 12 recipes

Tarts, 6 recipes

Cobbler, Crisps and Buckles, 5 recipes

Cakes

Introduction and Tips

Cheesecakes, 12 recipes

Two-Layer Cakes, 11 recipes

One-Pan Cakes, 20 recipes

Cupcakes and Jelly Rolls, 7 recipes

Frostings, Glazes and More

Introduction and Tips

29 recipes

Confections

Introduction and Tips

Fudges, 8 recipes

Confections, 18 recipes

Grand Finales

Puddings and Custards, 10 recipes

Desserts, 26 recipes

Breakfast Breads

Introduction and Tips

Breakfast Rolls, 8 recipes

Muffins, 20 recipes

Scones and Biscuits, 21 recipes

Holiday Favorites

Introduction

Holiday Cakes, Pies and Pastry, 11 recipes

Muffins, Quick Breads, Cookies and Candies, 13 recipes

Holiday Cheesecakes, 9 recipes

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