The Baking Bible
Rose Levy Beranbaum has long held a near-mythical status in the baking world, and this award-winning volume (it took home the 2015 IACP Cookbook Award for Baking) makes it easy to see why. It's her most ambitious collection to date, covering everything from cakes, pies, and tarts to breads, pastries, and confectionery. The range is genuinely impressive. Whether you fancy a straightforward Coffee Crumb Cake Muffin on a quiet Sunday morning or you're working up to something spectacular like a Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Tart or a White Christmas Peppermint Cake, there's something here to suit every occasion and skill level. Beranbaum, famously described as the most precise cook who ever lived, writes recipes that leave absolutely nothing to chance. Instructions are thorough and reassuringly clear, with practical 'plan-ahead' notes, clever troubleshooting tips, and specific markers for success built into every step. Even traditionally tricky bakes, like the celebrated French Kouign Amann, have been thoughtfully adapted for the home kitchen without losing any of their character. The recipes don't just tell you what to do; they explain the reasoning behind each choice, which makes you a more confident, better-informed baker over time. This is a book you'll return to again and again, with flour-dusted pages to prove it.
- Author: Rose Levy Beranbaum
- Publisher: Harvest
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-1118338612
- Pages: 576 pages