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2004 KitchenAid Cookbook of the Year, awarded by the James Beard Foundation
- Awarded the 2004 KitchenAid Cookbook of the Year by the James Beard Foundation.
- Named to the James Beard Foundation's list of 20 essential cookbooks. Notes the foundation's awards committee of its selections, "It's the rare book that says 'you can depend on me.' The committee's selections provide a wealth of practical information including ingredient selection, equipment use, proper cooking techniques, recipe ideas, menu planning... They also provide inspiration, advice, and a shared sense of joy in the craft of cooking. All of the books were written by established authorities in their fields whose work continues to be valid and useful year after year." WOW - thanks for the honor, guys!
- Brimming with over 450 recipes and variations.
- Each and every recipe was tested and re-tested to ensure baking success.
- Authored by the bakers in the King Arthur test kitchen.
- Features easy-to-follow tutorials (yeast bread, pie crust...)
- Packed with step-by-step illustrations on technique.
- Includes comprehensive sections on ingredients & tools.
- Highlighted with lovely color photographs.
- 2003, 640 pages, hardcover.
Reviews
09/19/2009
I ordered this book when I decided to get serious about pie baking. Smart move! I refer to it constantly - not only for the recipes but also for the info on utensils, ingredients, and equivalents. The illustrations are outstanding with more detail (and better quality) than photographs. This is much more than a cookbook and will reside in pride of place in my kitchen right next to "The Joy of Cooking".
03/28/2009
The Baker's Companion Cookbook was my 6th or 7th book on baking. I found it to be extremely simplistic; perhaps that is why the other reviewers like it! The recipes are very easy to understand. However, the recipes are given by VOLUME, rather than by weight, a huge flaw. Also, the book is heavily weighted toward dessert items rather than bread items. BTW, I use King Arthur flour products almost exclusively, so I'm not biased against K.A.; I just don't like this book.
01/17/2009
Prior reviewers are right on the money - this book is like having an expert baker right alongside you to help out with obscure issues but also to make sure that everything turns out perfect. There's advice, conversions, also for those watching their food intake for whatever reason - calorie, serving size, carb/fat/other info. Excellent job guys!
12/28/2008
This book is incredible. I love the special tips as well as the recipes. Finally a recipe for Ricotta Pie Thank you
11/24/2008
This book should be the jumping off point for all bakers. Great tips and conversions, easy to follow recipes,I never learned so much! It's like having an experienced baker in my litchen.
11/05/2008
This is the most amazing cookbook out there. I use the recipes in here on a weekly basis. Make sure to try the homemade bagels and deliciously easy Vermont Oat Bread.
