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Baking For Dummies

By Wendy Jo Peterson
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Baking For Dummies by Wendy Jo Peterson is a straightforward guide that demystifies the art of baking. It covers fundamental techniques, offers step-by-step instructions for a variety of recipes, and provides helpful tips for both beginners and experienced bakers. The book aims to make the baking process enjoyable and accessible, ensuring successful results in the kitchen.
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You might enjoy this book if you're new to baking and looking for a friendly, step-by-step guide to learning the basics. It offers easy-to-follow recipes and practical tips to help demystify the baking process, making it ideal for beginners eager to master the essentials in the kitchen.

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Over 100 recipes for anything you could possibly want to bake

Baking For Dummies is your go-to source for basic instructions and easy-to-follow recipes. Learn to make delicious and impressive cookies, cakes, breads, cupcakes, frostings, pies, muffins, cobblers, quiches, and beyond.

Elevate your next get-together by crafting a dessert charcuterie board or serving decadent individual quiches, savoury scones, and homemade rolls—it’s a step up from store-bought cookies and cakes, for sure. In this low-key Dummies guide, you’ll find lists of basic ingredients and essential equipment, plus explanations of baking techniques and definitions of baking terms and techniques you’ll need to know.

This book also covers basic kitchen prep, time-saving tricks, kid-friendly baking recipes, and allergy and dietary modifications—this book has it all.

  • Learn to bake impressive desserts and wonderful breads, even if you’re a first-timer
  • Start at the beginning with clear explanations of how to master the basics
  • Discover great ideas for special-occasion goodies and stylish presentations
  • Bake gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free recipes—something for everyone

For anyone new to baking or ready to level up, Baking For Dummies is the go-to guide.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394172467

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Wendy Jo Peterson is a registered dietitian with more than 20 years’ professional experience. She is the co-author of Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Dummies and the author of Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies, Bread Making For Dummies, and Salad Recipes For Dummies. She also teaches cooking classes and presents on cooking, healthy eating, and nutrition.

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