The Baking Bible

The latest and most comprehensive baking cookbook yet from best-selling author and "diva of desserts" Rose Levy Beranbaum and winner of the 2015 IACP Cookbook Award for Baking

Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum is back with her most extensive "bible" yet. With all-new recipes for the best cakes, pies, tarts, cheesecakes, cookies, candies, pastries, breads, and more, this magnum opus draws from Rose’s passion and expertise in every category of baking. As is to be expected from the woman who’s been called "the most meticulous cook who ever lived," each sumptuous dessert recipe is truly foolproof—with detail-oriented instructions that eliminate guesswork, "plan-aheads," ingenious tips, and highlights for success. From simple everyday crowd-pleasers (Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins, Gingersnaps, Gooseberry Crisp) to show-stopping stunners (Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Tart, Mango Bango Cheesecake, White Christmas Peppermint Cake) to bakery-style pastries developed for the home kitchen (the famous French Kouign Amann), every recipe proves that delicious perfection is within reach for any baker.

This definitive collection from a master baker includes:

Foolproof Recipes for Every Baker: Rose’s famously meticulous, detail-oriented instructions eliminate guesswork, ensuring perfect results for beginners and experts alike. Spectacular Cakes, from Simple to Stunning: Master everything from crowd-pleasing Coffee Crumb Cake Muffins to the show-stopping White Christmas Peppermint Cake. Flaky Pies and Tarts: Learn the secrets to perfect, tender crusts with recipes for luscious fruit pies, decadent chocolate tarts, and elegant galettes. Classic Cookies and Candies: Fill your cookie jar with perfected versions of classics like Gingersnaps and new favorites, plus exquisite homemade candies and toffees. Artisan Pastries and Breads: Tackle legendary bakery-style pastries like the French Kouign Amann and bake hearty, flavorful breads in your own home kitchen.