Savory Baking: Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Everything in Between

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From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe Book on PieandThe Fearless Baker, a savory baking book for delicious baked goods at any time of day.

Savory Bakingis the next best thing to a private baking and pastry class from star food stylist and baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell, given in her signature fun and reassuring style. Not only are each of her recipes intensely crave-able, they also offer inventive inspirations and variations for endless, out-of-the-box customizations and more flexibility.

Take her Buttermilk Biscuits, for instance, which comes together in a single bowl. You can cut them in different shapesErin prefers squares so theres no scrap dough left. And she suggests adding cheese (or fresh herbs or bacon) for bolder flavor. Or substituting the buttermilk with sour cream or crme fraiche for a je ne sais quoi tang. Or adding her green chile gravy when serving. Or make a monkey bread made of biscuit dough! Or...

Chapters span all day (and night) for freshly baked goods whenever the mood strikes:

• Easy and Essential Bakes
• Stovetop Savories
• Yeasted Doughs
• Pizzas, Flatbreads, and Stuffed Breads
• Pastries
• Snacks, Bites, and Apps
• Pies and Tarts

And for those who cant shake the sugar, there are sweet tooth breaks throughout. With Erins can-do encouragement, expert tips, and Prep School features to get you equipped with basic techniques throughout, this sweeping and beautifully photographed guide to savory baking will exponentially expand your savory baking repertoire with a ton of delicious fun.

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Savory Baking is chock-full of deliciousness and information for a novice baker up to a seasoned one. The addition of variations and alternative inclusions makes for a welcome multiplier of recipes! I learned so much from reading it; now Im ready to attempt phyllo! Carla Hall, chef/author/TV personality Erin effortlessly crosses over from the sweet side in her fabulous ode to the savory side of baking, featuring flatbreads, pizzas, tarts, breads, and more! Savory Baking truly is one of the most exciting baking books Ive seen. From breakfast scones, buckwheat crepes, and waffles with fried chicken to cheese-stuffed pretzels, crispy baby baguettes and bakery-level treats like ham and cheese croissants, chile-crunch gougres, and bnh pat s filled with mushrooms and garlic, Erins got you covered with easy-to-follow instructions and spot-on tips to ensure success . . . for treats youll love any time of the day! David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen and Drinking French I dont know how anyone could thumb through Savory Baking and not wind up taking it homeevery page radiates such warmth and charm. If you fancy yourself more of a cook than a baker, the recipes here will play to those strengths while helping you flex some pastry muscle. At the same time, Erin encourages seasoned bakers to build up a new arsenal of techniquesand mindsets. The art of baking covers such vast territory beyond those familiar powdered sugar snowcaps. Stella Parks, author of BraveTart Great news for bakers: Erin Jeanne McDowell has gone all in on pie! Pies of every kind. So many crusts. And instructions as sharp as a lemons tang. Erin has an extraordinary talent for explainingno matter how complex the technique, when she tells us how to do it, we get excited about it, we do it, and we succeed. Its the McDowell wizardry. Dorie Greenspan, award-winning author of Everyday Dorie and Dories Cookies, on The Book on Pie With her friendly, hand-holding instructions and photos of exactly what your doughs and fillings should (and shouldnt) look like, Erin Jeanne McDowell has done away with every worry that can vex and intimidate new pie bakers. In the world of The Book on Pie, with Erin cheering for you, pie is easy, pie is fun, pie is anything you want it to be. Kristen Migliore, creative director of Genius Food52 and author of Genius Recipes I am obsessed with Erin Jeanne McDowells book. As a non-baker, she has given me intense motivation to make pieevery recipe looks delicious. Shes gifted me bravadoevery recipe is so clearly written that I dont fear failure. And as a food fanatic, Erin has inspired me with both her classic recipes and her more creative flavor combinations. Dana Cowin, host of the Speaking Broadly podcast and former editor of Food & Wine, on The Book on Pie Erins fierce understanding of the science of baking makes her one of the most trustworthy bakers that I know. But whats even more special is that she does it all with the exact kind of friendliness and warmth that you want when youre about to tackle laminated dough or French macarons for the first time. The recipes here are as encouraging and thorough as they are beautiful and delicious. This book is an absolute must-have for bakers of all levels. Molly Yeh on The Fearless Baker It is inspiring to see the fine and evocative work of this prize representative of a new generation of bakers. Rose Levy Beranbaum on The Fearless Baker

Author Bio

ERIN McDOWELL is a baking columnist for Food52, the recipe editor for PureWow, a food stylist for Sift magazine, and has styled more than sixty cookbooks and dozens of magazine and newspaper articles.