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	Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook Martha Stewart Clarkson Potter, 2005 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 87 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart?s Baking Handbook, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, Martha Stewart?s Baking Handbook takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more.

This essential addition to every cook?s library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable visual equipment glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great bakers even better.

Filled with time-honored classics, such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as lots of new surprises, Martha Stewart?s Baking Handbook will be reached for again and again, no matter the season or occasion.

?Here, you will find the recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about, and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you could only find in that little bakery that?s no longer under the same management. . . . Baking offers comfort and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We all hope that these recipes provide you with years of pleasure.? ?Martha Stewart

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If I could only own one baking book this would be it

I bought this cookbook when it first came out a few years ago and could not be more pleased with it. What I love about it is that it is the perfect combination of tried and true tips and techniques and mouthwatering recipes. The result is a book that I turn to not just when I am looking for a great recipe, but also for points of information that will make me a better baker. It is a very thorough cookbook and I have found that if I am looking for a standard or classic baking recipe, whether sweet or savory, there is a good chance this book will have it. In addition to this cookbook, I also own The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook, but find that I turn to Martha more often for the following reasons:
-The color pictures. There are far, far more of these in this book than there are in The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion. These not only make the book a more mouthwatering read, but provide great visuals when making the recipe.
-The flawless results. For me the proof is often in the pudding. Every recipe I have made from this book has come out as expected which makes it the perfect book to turn to when I am making something for the first time. I have made her peanut butter sandwich cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, sugar cookies, royal icing, chocolate scones, challah, english muffins, and one bowl chocolate cupcakes and all were winners. I think a lot of this is due to the fact that the recipes are clearly well tested and the directions impeccably written.
-Recipes and advice for every skill level. When I first bought this book I was a beginning baker and found the recipes and tips as relevant as I do now. I love the fact that as I grow in confidence as a baker there are always more things to learn.

Overall I am thrilled with this cookbook. However there are some things that other baking books have that this one does not. For one, The King Arthur Flour cookbooks are great at having nutritional information, even for recipes that are not low fat. This one does not, but considering how much cream, butter and oil are in these recipes, it is probably all for the best. This book also tends to lean more towards classic flavor combinations rather than more unusual ones so you're more likely to find fusion-type recipes elsewhere. Neither of these points take away from its value in my book, which is why it is still a 5-star handbook to me.

Overall, I highly recommend it. I think it's a great purchase both for new bakers as well as those who are more experienced and interested in honing their skills. Thanks Martha for such a fantastic resource.

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Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook

Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook The book itself was obviously in excellent condition hence the five stars, when it left the seller but sadly, due to inadequate packaging two of the corners had been exposed and badly damaged in the post. The book was also received quicker than I anticipated.

Techniques simply explained.....

Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook will become a favorite go-to resource for everything baked. The illustrations and technique instructions are very helpful. I wouldn't say this is a book for the beginning baker as some of the terminology and descriptions assume some baking knowledge; but for someone who is already comfortable in the kitchen this is a wonderful guide to every category of baking. I like how beyond the basics of each technique or recipe she takes it a bit further with a twist on the traditional - the semi-sweet chocolate coating layer on the crust of the coconut cream pie, for example. I think this is a great well-rounded addition to any cook's library!

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Excellent

The book was in excellent condition and arrived in a very timely manner. Very Very Happy to have made the pruchase. Everything I order from Amazon is always an excellent price, in good order and arrives on time. I love it. Thanks.....RMC

Exceeds expectation

I read this book looking for ways to WOW my guests with my baking. There are plenty of ideas, pictures and instructions in this book. I am a fairly good cook and do not need instructions on producing the "basic" baked goods. I wanted to find new tools like the cannelle mold and new ways to use the mundane like using a stainless steel bowl to make a birthday cake (with piped meringue frosting browned with a brulee torch). Now you are talking my language. That is what I look for in Martha's magazines and books. I am not actually a fan, I find her kind of annoying to listen to but she has great ideas & photographs. Buy this book if you want to take the 'next step' don't bother if you are simply looking for new ways to use cake mix.

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