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On Baking: Baking & Pastry Fundamentals

Author: Sarah R Labensky

From the creators of the best-selling On Cooking, 4/e comes the new edition of On Baking–the source for learning the practice of baking and the pastry arts. Lavishly illustrated, it is the most complete guide on the market–emphasizing baking principles over formulas and reinforcing each technique with a companion recipe and illustrations. With ample coverage of the craft, equipment, and ingredients, it addresses all aspects of baking and a wide range of styles. This new edition inspires readers’ creativity with over 285 new photos, 50 new recipes, and more on advanced decorating and confectionery techniques. For Chefs, Bakers, Restaurant Managers and others in the food service industry

Table of Contents:

Table of Contents

1. Professionalism
2. Tools and Equipment
3. Principles of the Bakeshop
4. Bakeshop Ingredients
5. Mise en Place
6. Quick Breads
7. Yeast Breads
8. Enriched Yeast Dough
9. Laminated Doughs
10. Cookies and Brownies
11. Pies and Tarts
12. Pastry Elements
13. Cakes and Icing
14. Creams and Custards
15. Tortes
16. Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts
17. Healthful and Baking for Special Diets
18. Petit Fours
19. Plated and Restaurant Desserts
20. Chocolate and Decorative Work
21. Decorative Work

APPENDIX I VOLUME FORMULAS
APPENDIX II MEASUREMENT AND CONVERSION CHARTS
APPENDIX III HIGH ALTITUDE AND SEASONAL BAKING
APPENDIX IV FRESH FRUIT AVAILABILITY CHART
APPENDIX V PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

BIBLIOGRAPHY
GLOSSARY
GENERAL INDEX

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Italian Cooking for Dummies

Author: Cesare Casella

Everybody loves Italian food, and with good reason. The cuisine extols hearty and healthy meals with the freshest ingredients, a diversity of flavors, and tried-and-true recipes (some of which date as far back as the Roman Empire) that are naturally low in saturated fats and calories. All this, and it tastes great, too!

Discover the mouthwatering joys of Italian cooking with this complete guide to the regions and recipes of Italy. Celebrated chef Cesare Casella and seasoned food writer Jack Bishop lead you step-by-step through an entire full-course Italian meal, from antipasti, salads, and soups to pastas, entrees, and delicious desserts. Discover how to make your own fresh pasta, polenta, and pizza, and how to plan simple or elaborate dinners for every occasion. You'll find all the recipes and tips you need in Italian Cooking For Dummies, along with tons of advice on selecting the right herbs, ingredients, cooking tools, and utensils, and finding more information in print or online. The book also features a complete glossary of cooking terms and ingredients to help you enjoy la dolce vita.