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Step-By-Step Baking
Make sure your baking rises to every occasion. Whether you want to produce the perfect tart, bake a cake fit for a king or serve up a souffle that won't sink, "Step-by-Step Baking" guides you through 350 baking recipes for every occasion. 80 classic recipes are fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions to ensure you're always on the right track and variations help you add a modern twist. Clear instructions, essential information on ingredients and advice on equipment and storage will help you bake with confidence and have your friends and family begging for more. From sweet to savoury, "Step-by-Step Baking" is the one baking bible that you shouldn't be without.
544 pages, Hardcover
First published August 29, 2011
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January 24, 2025
The best cookbook ever.
October 13, 2011
This book actually deserves 10 stars! I've said it before and I'll say it again "You cannot go wrong with DK (Publisher)!" They do it right 100% of the time.
Each recipe tells the amount it makes, the time it takes to prep, the time it takes to bake and how long the item will last.
There are chilling times, rising times, special equipment needed (if required) and more!
There is a list of ingredients (with measurements), instructions (method) and sometimes, a "Baker's Tip".
Almost all of the recipes include a color picture -- sometimes there is a color picture for one item and then no picture for the variation(s) or vice versa.
Everything provides step-by-step instructions. Often, there are step-by-step instructions with color pictures of what your item should look like at each step. Don't let this freak you out! They do not do this because the recipes are too hard! Most anybody can make these items!
I xeroxed many items for personal use cannot wait to try them!!!!
Each recipe tells the amount it makes, the time it takes to prep, the time it takes to bake and how long the item will last.
There are chilling times, rising times, special equipment needed (if required) and more!
There is a list of ingredients (with measurements), instructions (method) and sometimes, a "Baker's Tip".
Almost all of the recipes include a color picture -- sometimes there is a color picture for one item and then no picture for the variation(s) or vice versa.
Everything provides step-by-step instructions. Often, there are step-by-step instructions with color pictures of what your item should look like at each step. Don't let this freak you out! They do not do this because the recipes are too hard! Most anybody can make these items!
I xeroxed many items for personal use cannot wait to try them!!!!
July 9, 2019
I wanted to give this book five stars when I first picked it up. I love the DKP books, and this one looked like another winner. The photos are gorgeous — however, the instructions, not so much.
Could we have had 1 1/8 cups of butter, rather than 18 tablespoons? Shortening was given in cups, why not butter? Although I understand the need for consistency. Sometimes ingredients are given in ounce and metrics and sometimes cups and ounces, And, nowhere in the book could I find instructions on how much a cup of flour weighs or how it is measured (dip and sweep or spoon and sweep). A few suggestions would not have gone amiss, either. Like what size egg whites in the Lemon Meringue pie or the grade of maple syrup in Pecan Pie. Most would know, but would a beginner?
Could we have had 1 1/8 cups of butter, rather than 18 tablespoons? Shortening was given in cups, why not butter? Although I understand the need for consistency. Sometimes ingredients are given in ounce and metrics and sometimes cups and ounces, And, nowhere in the book could I find instructions on how much a cup of flour weighs or how it is measured (dip and sweep or spoon and sweep). A few suggestions would not have gone amiss, either. Like what size egg whites in the Lemon Meringue pie or the grade of maple syrup in Pecan Pie. Most would know, but would a beginner?
November 1, 2019
I must to say this is a great book! If I can I will give 10 stars! I love this book, and very useful for me. Really details are in there for people to learn, and as long as you follow the instructions, will be no problem with backing. I made many different cakes, breads based on this book, it shows the pictures and give really clear steps with every move you gonna do. So great book!
August 26, 2022
the recipes seem a bit dated to me and I found all the photos to be a bit overwhelming, I personally would prefer to watch a video instruction but if you don't have access to video this would be a good alternative.
February 3, 2026
Lot of useful, versatile recipes with clear instructions and pictures that can help. Would recommend to beginner hobby bakers on most recipes, but the pizza recipes and a couple of other ones are not the best i've seen in cookbooks, based on istructions and ingredient measurements.
February 21, 2017
Love this book! Love the step-by-step illustrations.
January 25, 2026
Ok this book is like the new updated version of all your old favourite baking books. I don’t think much is left out I love this book it’s a massive tomb of a book 545 pages all recipes fully illustrated with 1500 photographs, sections included are everyday cakes, celebration cakes, small cakes, patisserie, biscuits cookies and slices, meringues and soufflés, cheesecakes, sweet tarts and pies, savoury tarts and pies, classic and artisan breads, flatbread, quick bread and batters. When I’m in the mood to bake this is the go to book or fruit I need to use up this book will have a recipe I can use. Most recipes are not to complicated. Highly recommended
September 5, 2012
I adored reading through this book. The receipes are for the most part, absolutely beautiful, and look fairly simple to bake. There are a lot of favourites among the recipes, as well as some items I'd never heard of before, and some staples I never would have thought to bake myself, such as crumpets adn English muffins. I'm looking forward to trying out many of the recipes in this book.
February 2, 2018
Pictures of Recipes? Yes, and many have pictures for each step in the recipe.
Commentary on Recipes? A little.
Nutrition Facts? Nope.
Recipe style? Almost anything you could want to bake, sweet and savory.
Any keepers? So many I should just buy the book.
Commentary on Recipes? A little.
Nutrition Facts? Nope.
Recipe style? Almost anything you could want to bake, sweet and savory.
Any keepers? So many I should just buy the book.
April 30, 2012
The copious amounts of photographs showing the techniques were definitely helpful.
May 14, 2012
I own many, many cookbooks and have baked many, many times and yet I still found something to learn in this beautifully illustrated book.
January 23, 2013
This book covers almost every major dessert recipe, and it has a lot of fun ones I can't wait to try!
January 29, 2013
Easy to follow recipes and beautiful images. For several of the recipes it will give you the basic recipe and then variations.
February 27, 2013
One of the best books out there. One I will buy.
November 26, 2014
Everything about this book has already been said by other reviewers. That said, I definitely want this one on my shelf for daily reference.
May 15, 2012
Found several recipes that I plan on trying in this
April 22, 2017
Contains my go-to Black Forest Gateau and Baked Cheesecake recipes, as well as a whole swath of yeasty delights.
May 10, 2018
Every step has a picture, which makes it very easy to follow along! (Reviewed by Julia, Lawrence Branch)
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