The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

by Flo Braker, Dana Gallagher (Photographer)

For those in the know, The Simple Art of Perfect Baking is a must-have cookbook, a kitchen classic. Now back in print with a durable hardcover - it's a book that gets turned to again and again - this handsome edition with all-new color photographs is ready to advise the next generation of bakers. Flo Braker's meticulously tested recipes give home cooks the confidence they need to create light-as-air cakes, fluffy frostings, creamy fillings, and flaky pie crusts. In addition to her step-by-step instructions, the author shares culinary know-how such as the most reliable doneness test and decorating tips. From basic Puff Pastry and Classic Sponge Cake to elegant Dutch Souffle Torte and Cranberry Pecan Tart, perfect desserts are at hand now that Flo Braker is back on the scene.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food

488 pages, Hardcover

First published December 12, 1992

Reviews

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would recommend The Simple Art of Perfect Baking by Flo Braker, who explains the process baking from the perspective of a home baker, who wants to learn the basics of baking (from pound cake to pie crusts and tarts), then go on to tackle more detailed and spectacular creations.
David Lebovitz

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Braker is an award winning Palo Alto-based cookbook author and longtime contributor to the food section of the San Francisco Chronicle.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think Flo and I have different definitions of simple. However, if I were ever hoping to be on a baking show I'd for sure study this cookbook!

[SenazNasansia Muliawan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seriously..I bought this book because of the cover :-)..
If you see it clearly, the picture on the cover is really what the perfect devil food cake should be.
And at that time, I was looking for the recipe for the ultimate devil food cake.
Unfortunately, till now I haven't got time to try the devil food cake recipe on this book.(Yes, I'm a very busy woman..haha!)
Oh, and I little bit disappointed with the book because it's lack of pictures. :-(
Well, ok it's a baking book not a photography book. But it's supposed to show you the result of the cake. Am i right?????
However, the direction on how to make the cake in each recipe is well written and very clear. So, I think any baker would like this book

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good basic baking cookbook.