The Complete Book of Baking

This title features 200 irresistible, easy-to-make recipes for cakes, gateaux, pies, muffins, tarts, buns, breads and cookies shown step by step in over 850 photographs. It includes delectable recipes for every kind of bake, cake, bread, cookie and tempting teatime treat. It includes classic international specialities such as Italian Almond Biscotti, American Pumpkin Pie and English Scones. All techniques are explained, whether you are making a simple shortbread or mastering the mouthwatering Lemon Coconut Layer Cake. Easy-to-follow photographs guide you through every stage of preparation. Here is home baking in all its variety. This heartwarming book contains over 200 irresistible recipes, allowing you to explore a wide range of exciting baking ideas. More than 850 photographs guide you through the recipes, making it simple for beginners to learn basic skills, while giving more seasoned cooks a fabulous at-a-glance recipe source that covers everything from rustic cookies and breads to sumptuous cakes and sophisticated tortes. Chapters include Biscuits & Bars, Buns & Teabreads, Yeast Breads, Pies & Tarts, Cakes & Gateaux, plus a chapter on party cakes to make and decorate. Use this book to fill the house with tempting aromas and wonderful cakes.