Description
Book SynopsisSuitable for pastry lovers and chefs worldwide, this work presents comprehensive coverage of basic baking and pastry techniques. It contains more than 650 recipes, which offer an emphasis on American applications of European techniques with yields suitable for restaurant service or for entertaining at home.
Table of ContentsPreface vii
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Mise en Place 3
Chapter 2 Basic Doughs 59
Chapter 3 Yeast Breads 89
Chapter 4 Flatbreads, Crackers, and Rolls 163
Chapter 5 Breakfast Breads and Pastries 207
Chapter 6 Cookies 259
Chapter 7 Tarts, Pies, Cobblers, and Crisps 323
Chapter 8 Tea Cakes, Pound Cakes, Muffins, and Other 383
Quick Breads
Chapter 9 Sponge Cakes and Cake Bases 429
Chapter 10 Basic Chocolate Work and Decorating 451
Techniques
Chapter 11 Decorated Cakes 485
Chapter 12 Individual Pastries 539
Chapter 13 Plated Desserts 603
Chapter 14 Ice Cream and Sorbets 711
Chapter 15 Custards, Puddings, Mousses, Charlottes, and Bavarian 755
Creams
Chapter 16 Sauces, Syrups, and Fillings 807
Appendix A: Ingredients 847
Appendix B: Equipment 937
Appendix C:Weights, Measures, and Yields 971
Index 994
