Baking Science: Foolproof Formulas to Create the Best Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Breads and More!

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Dikla Levy Frances, creator of One Sarcastic Baker, has the answer for every baker whose cake deflates, whose cupcakes are too dense or whose cookies come out dry and overbaked instead of chewy-and they don't know why. Baking is essentially chemistry in the kitchen, and Dikla removes the mystery of that chemistry with her easy-to-understand breakdown of how baking works: what purpose each ingredient serves in a recipe, how they combine and interact together and most importantly, how to use the correct temperature and ingredients to get incredible results, every time. She pairs this instruction with easy to follow recipes that readers will use to take their baking to the next level. Learn how to use butter to create a perfectly fluffy and tender cake texture with Almond Chocolate Pound Cake, and create the perfect pie and pie crust with a Rustic Savory Galette. Readers will even learn the best temperature to use to tackle notoriously-tricky treats with her Pistachio Orange Blossom Madeleines. In these 50 recipes, you don't have to be a scientist to understand how to craft the perfect baked good. This book will contain 50-60 recipes and photos.

Reviews

"This book is a secret weapon for every baker, novice and pro alike." --Sheri Wilson, author of Caketopia

"Dee is a master in the kitchen! The way she blends science and art into the most amazing desserts is pure genius." --Michelle Lettrich, founder of Brown Eyed Baker

"A little bit of science and a whole lot of yum . . . you'll unlock the secrets behind your favorite bakes while devouring Dee's delicious recipes." --Tessa Huff, author of Layered and Icing on the Cake

"This book is chock-full of tried-and-true recipes you'll whip up with ease, plus educational nuggets on the science of baking." --Sarah Crawford, founder of the Broma Bakery blog and Foodtography School

"Dee's book hits the sweet spot where science leads to art, taking the guesswork out of how to bake your favorite desserts." --Heather Mubarak, founder of Browned Butter Blondie

Author Bio

Dikla Levy Frances is the creator of One Sarcastic Baker. She's been featured on the feedfeed and The Nosher, amongst other blogs. She lives in North Carolina with her family.