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whattocook
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#1 Posted : Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:57:05 PM(UTC)
Looking for a good 'food science' type book for pastry baking. Is there a Kenji, Food Lab book for pastry? One that is easy to follow, good recipes, and technically sound. What is your favorite, why and what are the shortcomings of the book. Thanks everyone.
Kinhawaii
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#2 Posted : Sunday, November 26, 2023 12:07:22 AM(UTC)
I think of the America’s Test Kitchen books as being more ‘scientific’ & usually have well written instructions. But I don’t think that their versions are always my favorite.
MuncyKitchen
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#3 Posted : Sunday, November 26, 2023 5:15:30 PM(UTC)
ThePatheticBaker
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#4 Posted : Monday, November 27, 2023 6:46:51 PM(UTC)
MuncyKitchen;49065 wrote:

Take a look at BakeWise … by Shirley O. Corriher


Sorry but was not impressed by this book. Seems to contain "urban legend" advice easily contradicted by better authors.
vglong29
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, November 29, 2023 4:26:26 PM(UTC)

I suggest The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum. This covers the main dessert categories with lots of tips and troubleshooting. She has long been known for her reliable recipes and techniques. The Pie and Pastry Bible by Beranbaum is also a great resource.

GloriaRS
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#6 Posted : Wednesday, November 29, 2023 5:20:43 PM(UTC)

The Pie and Pastry Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum is currently just $1.99 for the Kindle version. I don’t own it so I can’t comment on it, but I happened to notice it when I was looking at cookbook deals a few days ago.

KatieK1
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#7 Posted : Wednesday, November 29, 2023 6:50:04 PM(UTC)
Years ago I attended a lecture (with samples!) given by Rose Levy Beranbaum at NYU. Her scientific approach was very impressive.
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