Art of French Baking by Ginette Mathiot (2011, Hardcover)

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The Art of French Baking by Ginette Mathiot is a comprehensive guide to the art of baking. With 368 pages of recipes and techniques, this hardcover book covers everything from regional and ethnic French desserts to methods of baking. New in sealed plastic wrap.

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PublisherPhaidon Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100714862576
ISBN-139780714862576
eBay Product ID (ePID)109261457

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Book TitleArt of French Baking
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2011
TopicRegional & Ethnic / French, Courses & Dishes / Desserts, Methods / Baking
GenreCooking
AuthorGinette Mathiot
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight49.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width7.5 in

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Reviews"This book reminds you of the vast range of patisserie imprinted in French DNA."-- The Independent "If you've ever stood with your nose pressed to the window of a French patisserie, you'll love this hefty collection of 350 recipes."-- BBC Good Food "In its chic white leatherette binding, this is the last word on classic French patisserie."-- Daily Mail "Everybody needs a primer... Adorable!"-- The Wall Street Journal "The steps are simple, the results are stunning!"-- Reader's Digest "Beautiful... The layout is clean and the photographs enticing without being off-puttingly perfect. I love French patisserie and have spent many an hour trying to get my p'te sucrée tart cases just so, so I really enjoyed trying a few things here."-- Observer Food Monthly "From Proustian madeleines to the almondy prototype of ultra-fashionable, fruit-flavoured macaroons, this book reminds you of the vast range of patisserie imprinted in French DNA."-- The Independent "Celebrates French pastry... and demystifies it... You can't read more than a couple of pages without feeling desperately in need of a sophisticated sweet."-- The Globe and Mail (Canada) " The Art of French Baking reveals the secret of stylish pastries."-- The Times "Mathiot's best chapter is G'teaux, where she proffers varieties of nut cakes, spice cakes, chocolate cakes, and even the dreaded fruitcake, whose reputation she may singlehandedly redeem. A solid primer for those looking to indulge in homemade classical pastries, this book will inspire would-be bakers to new heights."-- Publishers Weekly, "The steps are simple, the results are stunning!"- Reader's Digest "Everybody needs a primer...Adorable!"- The Wall Street Journal "Both celebrates French pastry and demystifies it. Either way, you can't read more than a couple of pages without feeling desperately in need of a sophisticated sweet."- The Globe and Mail, "This book reminds you of the vast range of patisserie imprinted in French DNA."--The Independent "If you've ever stood with your nose pressed to the window of a French patisserie, you'll love this hefty collection of 350 recipes."--BBC Good Food "In its chic white leatherette binding, this is the last word on classic French patisserie."--Daily Mail "Everybody needs a primer... Adorable!"--The Wall Street Journal "The steps are simple, the results are stunning!"--Reader's Digest "Beautiful... The layout is clean and the photographs enticing without being off-puttingly perfect. I love French patisserie and have spent many an hour trying to get my p'te sucrée tart cases just so, so I really enjoyed trying a few things here."--Observer Food Monthly "From Proustian madeleines to the almondy prototype of ultra-fashionable, fruit-flavoured macaroons, this book reminds you of the vast range of patisserie imprinted in French DNA."--The Independent "Celebrates French pastry... and demystifies it... You can't read more than a couple of pages without feeling desperately in need of a sophisticated sweet."--The Globe and Mail (Canada) "The Art of French Bakingreveals the secret of stylish pastries."--The Times "Mathiot's best chapter is G'teaux, where she proffers varieties of nut cakes, spice cakes, chocolate cakes, and even the dreaded fruitcake, whose reputation she may singlehandedly redeem. A solid primer for those looking to indulge in homemade classical pastries, this book will inspire would-be bakers to new heights."--Publishers Weekly, "The steps are simple, the results are stunning!"- Reader's Digest "Everybody needs a primer...Adorable!"- The Wall Street Journal "Mathiot's best chapter is "Gteaux," where she proffers varieties of nut cakes, spice cakes, chocolate cakes, and even the dreaded fruitcake, whose reputation she may singlehandedly redeem. A solid primer for those looking to indulge in homemade classical pastries, this book will inspire would-be bakers to new heights."- Publishers Weekly, "The steps are simple, the results are stunning!" - Reader's Digest "Everybody needs a primer... Adorable!" - The Wall Street Journal, "The steps are simple, the results are stunning!"- Reader's Digest "Everybody needs a primer...Adorable!"- The Wall Street Journal "Mathiot's best chapter is "G'teaux," where she proffers varieties of nut cakes, spice cakes, chocolate cakes, and even the dreaded fruitcake, whose reputation she may singlehandedly redeem. A solid primer for those looking to indulge in homemade classical pastries, this book will inspire would-be bakers to new heights."- Publishers Weekly
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Grade FromEighth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisFrom clairs to souffl s and macaroons to madeleines, when it comes to desserts, no one does it better than the French. Beautiful, elegant and delicious, French desserts are easy to create at home as only a few basic recipes are needed to make some of the world's most renowned cakes and tarts. The Art of French Baking is the definitive collection of authentic French pastry and dessert recipes. From Tarte Tatin and Hazelnut Petit Fours to Cherry Tartlets and Choux Buns, it contains more than 350 simple recipes that anyone can follow at home. The book also includes details of basic equipment and techniques and information on how to troubleshoot common baking problems. Along with beautiful photographs and illustrations throughout, The Art of French Baking is an inspiring collection to celebrate the sweet tastes of France. The book was translated and edited by Parisian home cook, Clotilde Dusoulier, of the famed food blog chocolateandzucchini.com., From éclairs to soufflés and macaroons to madeleines, when it comes to desserts, no-one does it better than the French. Beautiful, elegant and delicious, French desserts are easy to create at home as only a few basic recipes are needed to make some of the world's most renowned cakes and tarts. The Art of French Baking is the definitive collection of authentic French pastry and dessert recipes. From Tarte Tatin and Hazelnut Petit Fours to Cherry Tartlets and Choux Buns, it contains more than 350 simple recipes that anyone can follow at home.

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