A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun

A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun
by Marcy Goldman

A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun
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Author: Marcy Goldman
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-15
ISBN: 0848731794
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Oxmoor House

Book Reviews of A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun

Book Review: Not what I was expecting, but a good purchase
Summary: 4 Stars

I ordered this book after it was referenced on one of my favorite baking blogs. I'm probably what most would consider a baking snob-- I turn my nose up at warm, buttery rolls in favor of crustier, artisan bread. Likewise, the mall and the bookstore are not where I go to get tasty treats.

So, when several of the recipes were labeled "mall muffins" and "bookstore squares" I started feeling a little uncomfortable. Nonetheless, I gave the cookbook a chance and found out that the recipes are rather good. Plus, it is nice to have recipes for desserts that can be assembled in an hour (and do not require 2 days of work or 20 separate steps). In a nutshell, these are simple, reliable, homey recipes that are good for bake sales, baking with the kids, and pot lucks-- many recipes are also suitable for company.

The bread and pizza section are not suited to my personal tastes and convictions, but they do provide easy recipies for bakers who are in a hurry or need a good starting place.

Some of the language is a little annoying (e.g. the section on cheesecakes is called "Say Cheesecake" and one recipe is called "Grand Funk Granola Bars. She calls the cinnamon buns "sleazy good").

Some of the recipes are not reliable. The Blueberry Hill Cookies for example do not hold together (not sure how one egg is expected to bind two cups of oatmeal-- only 1/3 cup of flour did not help matters... they completely fell apart). This was not the only flawed recipe, but the majority of them seemed OK./

Here are the sections of the book:
1) baking secrets
2) loaves large & small
3) rolls, baby breads, & buns
4) pizza & other flatbreads
5) scones & biscuits
6) the muffin shoppe
7) the cookie jar
8) the biscotti bakery
9) bars & squares
10) quick breads and coffee cakes
11) pies, tarts & pastries
12) sweet yeast baking
13) cake creations
14) say cheesecake
15) holiday baking
16) grainy goodness
17) baker in a hurry
18) source guide

I prefer Dorie Greenspan's Baking From My Home to Yours, but this book is a fine as well. If you already have Baking From My Home to Yours, I do not think A Passion for Baking adds much since they are very similar.

In sum, if you need an all-purpose baking book, a Passion for Baking is the book for you. The recipies are clear, easy-to-read, and very easy to execute. You do not need to be an expert baker to get good results... and if you are an expert baker, you are bound to find a handful of recipes to add to your repertoire.

Summary of A Passion for Baking: Bake to celebrate, Bake to nourish, Bake for fun

The smells, the tactile involvement, the delicious results--there's nothing quite like fresh-baked bread, and no other cookbook elevates the art of baking bread and sweets to such grand style as Marcy Goldman's A Passion for Baking.

Goldman's enthusiasm and individuality come through loud and clear as readers explore her friendly, modern interpretations of traditional baking techniques. She shares baking secrets and funky tricks of the trade, so that in no time at all, you'll be producing cheesy loaves, mammoth muffins, jumbo cookies, and more with your own signature touch. Goldman's extensive baking experience and fun, friendly writing style make this book as much a pleasure to read as it is to use. Rise to the occasion, reignite your own passion, and experience baking at a whole new level.

Features

  • Welcomes a new era in home baking with more than 200 over-the-top and truly original recipes
  • An elegant, wholesome, and profoundly unique approach to age-old bread-making traditions
  • Over 160 bold beautiful photos show you step-by-step how to handle the dough, shape the loaf, brush with butter, and bake with love
  • Photos of the final masterpieces look so temptingly real you can almost smell the aroma right off the page
  • Easily available pure-quality ingredients are balanced with refined baking methods and engaging text to ensure the home baker's success

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