Understanding Baking
by Donald E. Lundberg, Joseph Amendola, Nicole Rees
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Author: Donald E. Lundberg, Joseph Amendola, Nicole ReesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-09-23
ISBN: 0471405469
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: The *best* book for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a cake designer by trade and I'm getting ready to teach my first college level course and this is the book that I will be using for my students.
The reason for this is simple: value for money with a clear understanding of baking principles.
Most professional tomes like the Gisslen or Friberg book will set you back 50-75 dollars a book. You can have both of Amendola's books for the cost of just one. Sure, they might not have all the pretty pictures, but why go out and spend hundreds of dollars that you don't need to.
And to set the record straight, I completely disagree with the person who complained that the books were boring and too scientific. The act of baking is not an art - it's all about science and if you think that's boring then you shouldn't be baking.
A good baker and cake designer will know and understand why cakes are made the way they are, otherwise, he or she will not have the knowledge needed to overcome the problems and issues that every baker will face at some point in his or her career, whether professional or home baker.
If you're a home baker and you want a less "science-driven" book then I'd suggest The Baker's Dozen. If you love cake and really want to understand what it's all about then you can't beat Joseph Amendola - he is a master.
Summary of Understanding Baking
The essential-and accessible-guide to the science of bakingBaking is as much a science as an art. That's why, in addition to mastering basic techniques and recipes, every baker must also learn about the science that underlies the baking craft. Guided by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice, this new edition of Joseph Amendola's invaluable reference gives readers knowledge that they can apply to their own baking-whether it's selecting the right flour, understanding how different leavening agents work, or learning about using new baking ingredients and additives to enhance favorite recipes. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, Understanding Baking is an essential companion for anyone who is serious about baking.
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