Following on from the bestselling Complete Step-by-Step Family Cookbook, this is the ultimate recipe collection for baking enthusiasts - including classic breads and cakes, as well as pastry, pies and baked savoury dishes. A useful preliminary section on Baking Basics covers essential ingredients, equipment and utensils, not forgetting techniques and terminology. Try your hand at recipes from a wide range of categories, such as Breads & Scones, Cakes, Brownies & Buns, Biscuits & Cookies, Sweet Pastry, Tarts & Pies, Baked Puddings & Desserts, Savoury Pastry & Pizzas and a selection of baked fish, meat and vegetable dishes. From Rosemary & Olive Focaccia to Beef & Red Wine Pie, your kitchen will be full of delicious aromas in no time.

The ultimate guide to classic bakes and modern favorites that doesn't just tell you what to do - it shows you. What's the difference between beating and folding? What should "soft peaks" look like? How do you line a pastry crust? When it comes to baking, knowing what an instruction means can be the difference between a showstopper and a soggy bottom. That's where Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking comes in. Each of the 80 classic recipes in this essential collection is fully illustrated, with photographs of every stage of the baking process. See what other baking books only tell you: how to knead the dough, rub together butter and flour, and create a pastry lattice to top a pie or tart. Then try your hand at more than 250 variations on those classics, or use them as inspiration to build on what you've learned and experiment with your own baking creations. If you're spoilt for choice, at-a-glance recipe choosers help you find the right recipe for any occasion, while tips on freezing help you to prepare your bakes ahead of time. With sweet and savory recipes that everyone will enjoy, it's time to roll up your sleeves, flour your work surface, and whip up something superb with Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking.

"Mastering the art of baking will guide you through more than 280 easy-to-follow and highly approachable recipes, each accompanied by clear instructions, step-by-step photography and expert tips. This comprehensive collection of classic recipes includes pies and tarts, cakes, biscuits, breads and much more, together with essential information about ingredients, equipment and techniques"--P. [4] of cover.

We created this book for children, but we recommend it for adults as well. It's for those who don't like to read boring bricks of text but prefer to get right down to business, learning skills as they go. You won't find a book easier to use than this one. Not only does it have illustrated recipes for delicious dishes with concise, detailed descriptions, but it also has important information about the basics of baking that we've simplified and illustrated. The recipes have been tested by many people. We've chosen the best ones. Recipes that have received the highest ratings. Meticulously tested and proven. Only popular and very tasty dishes. The dishes are varied, taken from different cuisines. Sweet and savory, festive, and healthy, vegan and even meat. You'll find both familiar classics and exotic new recipes. Most of them are sweet and sure to please children. Different baking techniques are used to teach and develop your child's key kitchen skills. Simple, but not primitive. Easy to make. Recipes are broken down into 3 categories of difficulty, but even the most difficult ones are manageable for a child. Most recipes require 3 to 10 ingredients. Don't require gourmet ingredients. Chances are you already have everything you need, or you can find it at the nearest supermarket, regardless of the country you live in. In addition, there are substitution options for many of the ingredients. Most recipes require only the most basic cooking utensils. And even for those, there are substitution options: no microwave -- make a water bath; no mixer -- use a whisk. Not just recipes. The book will teach your kids the basics of baking. It's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3. Your child will not be confused. The book contains illustrated instructions on every necessary step: from washing their hands before they start to cleaning up after themselves afterward. A clearly illustrated safety manual that your child won't skip. It's clear and simple enough to grasp after one read-through. The book introduces key baking terminology in a simple, visual way. It's better to show with a picture what "knead" or "grease" means than to explain in words. Not only can a child cook the chosen dish easily, he or she will find an interesting fact about it at the end of the recipe. This book can serve you for a lifetime! Even a 4-year-old child can understand the book, because it illustrates in detail absolutely every action, ingredients, and even tools. Children will love the fun illustration style and the cute, friendly kitten character. Simple, short, but comprehensive comments on the steps will be easily understood by an older child. Even adults will enjoy using this book. The recipes here are versatile, and the information is instantly readable. These recipes aren't just for once. They are suitable for many different situations, from Christmas or birthdays to an everyday breakfast or picnic. You'll want to cook them again and again! The book is very easy to navigate. The ingredient quantities are given in both metric and imperial systems at a glance. It has the Cooking Time Index and the Occasion Index. Steps which might require adult supervision are marked with a special red icon. Each recipe has a notes page where you can rate the recipe, make adjustments, and write in personalized options. This large, bright, and beautiful 245-page book makes a great gift. There is a bonus coloring page included absolutely free for kids of all ages to enjoy. Pick up your copy today and get your kids excited about baking!

Learn Pastry Recipes from Professional Cook Baker Bettie “I wish I had this book when I started baking! It’s not only a collection of amazing recipes, but it answers the ‘why’ to your baking questions.”―Gemma Stafford, chef, author, and host of Bigger Bolder Baking #1 Bestseller in Professional Cooking, Pastry Baking, Cake Baking, Pies, Desserts, and Cookies Do you find baking difficult, or are you just not sure how it works? This cookbook is your new go-to baking book full of pastry recipes and more. Baking from scratch can be hard. The science of baking is a particular science that requires precise measurements and steps. But with professional cook Kristin Hoffman, aka Baker Bettie, the science behind baking becomes second nature! Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book is like a lifetime’s worth of baking classes. This baking book lays a foundation of basic baking skills and tools for mastering cake, cookie, pie, and pastry recipes that are sure to boost your baking confidence. Learn top tips from a professional cook. Consider Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book your at-home culinary and baking classes guide. This baking book goes beyond the recipe by teaching the science behind baking, from measurements, techniques, and step-by-step processes, to directions on how to use base recipes to create endless drool-worthy baked goods. This book ensures that you are able to tackle any baking task, such as pastry recipes, making cakes, baking pies, making cookies, and cake decorating with confidence! In this baking book, learn more about: The science of baking from a professional cook Foundational baking techniques and mixing methods How to bake from scratch How master formulas are used to bake a ton of delicious and easy recipes! If you enjoyed books like Beginner's Baking Bible, Small Batch Baking, or Nadiya Bakes, you’ll love Baker Bettie’s Better Baking Book!

A New York Times Bestseller! From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook for kids comes the ultimate baking book. America's Test Kitchen once again brings their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS! BAKING ISN'T JUST FOR CUPCAKES Want to make your own soft pretzels? Or wow your friends with homemade empanadas? What about creating a showstopping pie? Maybe some chewy brownies after school? From breakfast to breads, from cookies to cakes (yes, even cupcakes!), learn to bake it all here. You can do this, and it's fun! Recipes were thoroughly tested by more than 5,000 kids to get them just right for cooks of all skill levels—including recipes for breakfast, breads, pizzas, cookies, cupcakes, and more Step-by-step photos of tips and techniques will help young chefs feel like pros in their own kitchen Testimonials (and even some product reviews!) from kid test cooks who worked alongside America's Test Kitchen test cooks will encourage young chefs that they truly are learning the best recipes from the best cooks. By empowering young chefs to make their own choices in the kitchen, America's Test Kitchen is building a new generation of confident cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters.

Every single recipe in the book has been tested not once, not twice, but often as many as 20 or 30 times. Recipes that work... the first time and every time.