The Great Big Baking Book: Great American Baking

The Great Big Baking Book is a collection of 200 recipes that guide readers through all varieties of home baking techniques, allowing them to explore a wide range of exciting concepts. Each recipe is illustrated and animated step-by-step with gorgeous color photographs so that readers may bake with complete confidence. Novice bakers will adore this beautiful volume for its incredible instructive ability, and experienced cooks will treasure this at-a-glance recipe sourcebook that covers everything from rustic cookies and breads to sumptuous cakes and sophisticated tortes. This comprehensive volume allows bakers of all skill levels to truly discover the many pleasures and rewards of home baking. The Great Big Baking Book is brimming with traditional baking secrets as well as modern innovations for successful baking time after time. Recipes in this wonderful book include those for Nut Lace Cookies, Sticky Buns, Lady Baltimore Cake, Chocolate Macaroons, Sourdough French Bread, Granola Cookies, Mushroom Quiche, and Key Lime Pie. A special section of unique party cakes also makes special cake creation and decoration accessible to everyone. The Great Big Baking Book is the perfect companion to anyone's discovery of the joys of baking, and will fill the home with tempting aromas while enabling the creation of enticing home-made treats to share with family and friends.