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With more than 200 mouthwatering recipes including all-time favorites, this beautifully illustrated baking book is the only one you'll need.
Baking is a form of alchemy—the art of turning mundane everyday ingredients into something extraordinary. Pastry chef Alison Thompson has studied at the sides of some of the world's most celebrated pastry chefs for years, learning the art and science of baking. In Bake: The Essential Companion, Alison shares the creations that continue to delight her clientele and her family.
There's a recipe here for every occasion and every part of your meal—dinner, side dishes and, of course, dessert! With more than 200 mouthwatering recipes including her all-time favorite bread recipes, cakes and cookies, Alison also presents dozens of unique pastry recipes that you usually only find in a specialty pastry shop. She even includes a section on gluten-free baking with over 20 gluten-free recipes.
Recipes include:
Potato and Rosemary Pizza
Smoked Salmon and Dill Quiche
Za'atar-Spiced Flatbreads
Savory Cheese Twists
Vanilla Custard
Raspberry Brioche
Burnt Butter and Berry Friands
White Chocolate Mud Cake
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