Ansel, Dominque
Everyone Can Bake: Simple Recipes to Master and Mix
Everyone Can Bake: Simple Recipes to Master and Mix
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Dominique Ansel is the creator of beautiful, innovative, and delicious desserts, from the Frozen S'More to the Cronut(R), the croissant-doughnut hybrid that took the world by storm. He has been called the world's best pastry chef. But this wasn't always the case.
Raised in a large, working-class family in rural France, Ansel could not afford college and instead began work as a baker's apprentice at age sixteen. There, he learned the basics--how to make tender chocolate cakes, silky custards, buttery shortbread, and more.
Ansel shares these essential, go-to recipes for the first time. With easy-to-follow instructions and kitchen tips, home cooks can master the building-blocks of desserts. These crucial components can be mixed in a variety of ways, and Ansel will show you how: his vanilla tart shell can be rolled out and stamped into cookies; shaped and filled with lemon curd; or even crumbled into a topping for ice cream.
This cookbook will inspire beginners and experienced home cooks alike to bake as imaginatively as Ansel himself.
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This book is a delightful invitation for bakers of all skill levels to explore the joy of baking through simple, well-crafted recipes and creative guidance.
The author's philosophy is both encouraging and practical: baking is an art that everyone can master with the right techniques and a bit of creativity. This approachable mindset permeates the book, making it an excellent resource for beginners while still offering plenty of inspiration for more experienced bakers.
One of the standout features of "Everyone Can Bake" is its structure. The book is cleverly divided into two key sections: mastering the basics and creative mix-and-match. The first part focuses on teaching the foundational recipes and techniques in baking, such as perfecting a basic pastry dough or creating a flawless sponge cake. These recipes are presented with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, ensuring that even novices can achieve success.
The second part of the book encourages readers to take these foundational recipes and experiment with them, mixing and matching to create their own unique creations. This not only makes baking more fun and personal but also helps to develop a deeper understanding and intuition for baking. The author's suggestions for flavor combinations and variations are both inspiring and practical, igniting the imagination of the reader.
The tone of the book is friendly and supportive, with the author's passion for baking shining through in every page. This warmth makes the book feel like a supportive friend guiding you through the baking process, making it less daunting and more enjoyable.
Visually, "Everyone Can Bake" is a delight, with beautiful photography that complements the recipes. The images are not only appealing but also serve as a useful guide for what the finished products should look like. The layout of the book is clean and easy to navigate, enhancing the overall user experience.
In addition to recipes, the book is peppered with useful baking tips and tricks, addressing common challenges and questions that bakers might face. This makes it not just a collection of recipes but a comprehensive guide to becoming a confident baker.
It breaks down the barriers to baking, making it accessible, enjoyable, and endlessly creative. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your baking skills, this book offers a wealth of knowledge, inspiration, and encouragement to help you on your baking journey.