Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft, 2nd Ed

Completely revised and expanded, this up-to-date guide on baking and pastry arts is a must-have for every home cook, chef-in-training and professional baker. Foundational
chapters cover ingredient and equipment identification, baking science and food safety, baking formulas and percentages, and information on career opportunities for baking and pastry professionals. Subsequent chapters include basic, step-by-step procedures for the main baking techniques, followed by specific recipes.