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Beginner's Baking Bible: 130+ Recipes and Techniques for New Bakers Paperback – December 24, 2019
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Baking is a piece of cake with this fundamental beginner's cookbook.
Here's a little culinary secret. You can become a fantastic baker even if your cooking experience is limited to cracking a few eggs. All you need is The Beginner's Baking Bible.
Baking becomes truly accessible thanks to this cookbook, which features:
- Breakdowns of baking basics―Learn how to utilize critical baking techniques such as mixing, folding, creaming, and kneading. Discover steps that will help you perfect your process.
- Tons of insider tricks―From ingredient substitutions to marshaling batter run amok, most recipes are paired with important tips designed to simplify and troubleshoot life in the kitchen.
- 130+ scrumptious recipes―Enjoy making a wide variety of sweet and savory goodies including decadent spiced hot chocolate cookies, zesty lemon bars, or fresh and flaky summer vegetable tarts. No matter what you bake, these recipes will have family and friends reaching for seconds.
Blossom into a confident baker with The Beginner's Baking Bible.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherCallisto
- Publication dateDecember 24, 2019
- Dimensions7.5 x 0.52 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-101646111370
- ISBN-13978-1646111374
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“Heather has created a complete baking manual focused on the novice baker, yet bakers of any skill level will reap the joy of creating new favorites from the multitude of recipes offered. Also included are easy-to-read and understandable tips and techniques especially geared to the novice (i.e. making substitutions if the ingredients aren't available) which should inspire confidence. You will find in time this book will quickly become dog eared from its frequent use!”―J Pietrzak
”With a background as a high school home economics teacher, Heather Perine understands how to break lessons down to basics―and that shines through in this book, which clearly and effectively explains the basics of baking. Her recipes, as well as her incredibly helpful guidelines, will help build a foundation for your baking journey, no matter your skill level when you start. Most importantly, you’ll find yourself baking mouthwateringly delicious treats! Such a great book!”―Jessica Hamby MS, RDN, founder/teacher, ittybittybakers.com
”The Beginner's Baking Bible is an easy-to-read and informative cookbook for anyone looking to dive into the art of baking. I love the detailed instructions for baking techniques and the fact that just about every classic dessert is included in the recipe lineup. Not only will this be a great reference book for my shelf, but it would also make a great gift!”―Beth Moncel, creator of Budgetbytes.com
About the Author
HEATHER PERINE is a teacher, recipe developer, and food blogger. She blogs about baking from scratch and shares tips, tricks, and simple recipes for bakers at BostonGirlBakes.com.
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- Publisher : Callisto (December 24, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1646111370
- ISBN-13 : 978-1646111374
- Item Weight : 1.06 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.52 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #17,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12 in Cookie Baking (Books)
- #15 in Cake Baking (Books)
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About the author
Heather Perine is a teacher, recipe developer, and food blogger. Originally a farm girl from upstate NY, she now resides outside of Boston, MA with her husband Jason and her black lab, Mila where she blogs about baking from scratch easy dessert recipes at bostongirlbakes.com.
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Customers find the recipes in the book nice and easy to follow. They find the information helpful for beginners, with helpful techniques and tips. Many consider it a great buy and say it helps them figure out their expenses for equipment and supplies. Opinions differ on the pictures - some appreciate the illustrations and layout, while others find them minimal or lacking.
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Customers find the recipes in the book nice and well-received. They appreciate the variety of baked goods included, including cookies, brownies, muffins, cakes, breads, scones, and loaf breads. Some reviewers mention they're baking from the book weekly.
"...The recipes are SUPERB- covering the most basic items to the more elaborate "for that special occasion" treats - ALL using ordinary ingredients..." Read more
"The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie caught my eye and is the first recipe I tried. They were a huge hit with requests for more...." Read more
"Great book with delicious starter recipes. I've altered some as I learn more about baking, but so far, there are some good treats in here...." Read more
"...that I am going to bake my way through this book and master all of the recipes...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to follow and understand. They say it's a great beginners baking cookbook that outlines basic techniques for different kinds of bakes. The first chapter lays a solid foundation for introduction to the kitchen and baking. Readers appreciate the font choice and ease of reading and use.
"Easy to follow good recipes" Read more
"...it is extremely methodical in its presentation which lays a solid foundation for introduction to (a) the kitchen and more specifically to (b) the..." Read more
"...All recipes are easy to read and follow with step by step instructions...." Read more
"This book is perfect for a beginner (I’m a beginner). It also helped me figure out my expenses for my equipment and supplies I will need...." Read more
Customers find the book provides helpful information and techniques for baking. It covers the basics and terminology, making it easy to understand. The variety of recipes is appreciated by customers. Overall, the book is comprehensive and easy to use.
"...might say for beginners but the wide variety of recipes and helpful techniques makes you look like a pro...." Read more
"...I have actually been able to understand the baking terms and do the recipes...." Read more
"This book is awesome. This book has help me elevate my baking game! Thanks for sharing your recipes.." Read more
"...It's so much more accurate and really elevates your bakes. I found it really disappointing that there were no gram equivalencies given." Read more
Customers find the book a good value for money. It helps them figure out what equipment and supplies they need. The recipes are good, and the cookbook is loved by customers.
"...It also helped me figure out my expenses for my equipment and supplies I will need. I’m so happy I got this...." Read more
"...Overall for the 10$ price tag the book is worth it to us." Read more
"With all the high reviews and price point I thought it would be a good recipe book to have on hand...." Read more
"Came dirty dog eared and very used for the price and category it was placed in" Read more
Customers have different views on the pictures in the book. Some find the illustrations, font choice, and layout helpful, with a good clean layout that is easy to read at a glance. Others mention there are minimal pictures, no finished products, and a handful of pictures. The book has a nice layout and is easy to use while baking.
"...NOT just for a "beginner," as it is extremely methodical in its presentation which lays a solid foundation for introduction to (a) the kitchen and..." Read more
"...I was so dissapointed when I opened it up. A handful of pictures, very basic recipes, which I come across for free online easily, and only about 5..." Read more
"...With this book I've made lovely tarts, pies, muffins, cakes and breads with the clear, detailed instructions. I plan on trying every recipe in it...." Read more
"...This beautiful cookbook has excellent basics of baking, covering terminology and technique...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025Easy to follow good recipes
- Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2020Excellent for ANYONE! NOT just for a "beginner," as it is extremely methodical in its presentation which lays a solid foundation for introduction to (a) the kitchen and more specifically to (b) the art of baking. She systematically defines the "what" of common cooking and baking terms, as well as simplisticly explains the "why." A MUST HAVE for the beginner; a GREAT way to start a young person on the road to a rewarding and fulfilling baking journey; and an AWESOME reference work for the experienced cook! The recipes are SUPERB- covering the most basic items to the more elaborate "for that special occasion" treats - ALL using ordinary ingredients found on almost any kitchen pantry shelves, or at least easily obtainable from the local grocery store.
Thank you, Mrs. Perine, for your wonderful introduction to the Art of Baking and the strong encouragement you give to all who read to book!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie caught my eye and is the first recipe I tried. They were a huge hit with requests for more. Who doesn't like a warm chocolate chip cookie. Therefore, this cookbook was the perfect gift for my daughters and daughter-in-law. As new bakers they attempted many of the recipes and found the tips at the bottom of each page very helpful. All recipes are easy to read and follow with step by step instructions. I was a culinary teacher for 30 years and I know simple instructions makes for better bakers. Each recipe gives you a tip, suggestion, or substitute to use ingredients you have on hand. This cookbook might say for beginners but the wide variety of recipes and helpful techniques makes you look like a pro. I highly recommend this cookbook to anyone who enjoys baking and wants professional results.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2021Great book with delicious starter recipes. I've altered some as I learn more about baking, but so far, there are some good treats in here. More pictures would be nice, as sometimes it's hard to choose a baked good based in the title
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024This book is perfect for a beginner (I’m a beginner). It also helped me figure out my expenses for my equipment and supplies I will need. I’m so happy I got this. If you are thinking of becoming a serious baker, start with this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020I really appreciate this book. I have learned so much about baking that I never knew before. I have actually been able to understand the baking terms and do the recipes. I have been able to iron out some of my most basic baking skills by using this book. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their baking skills in general. This is the go to book for myself personally now. I have also determined that I am going to bake my way through this book and master all of the recipes. I don't know how long it will take, but I will do it and be proud of my accomplishment of doing so eventually. I have only just begun, and I will get even better as I go along mastering all of the skills that are taught in this book. Thank you!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020LOVE this book. I've probably made 20 recipes from it now and everything has turned out well. Like a lot of hobbyists, I delved more into baking with COVID quarantine, something I'd always enjoyed but never really spent a lot of time on. With this book I've made lovely tarts, pies, muffins, cakes and breads with the clear, detailed instructions. I plan on trying every recipe in it. There are a lot of the basics (blueberry muffins, French bread, chocolate cake), but a lot of unique recipes as well (vegetable tart, caprese galette, espresso chocolate chip shortbread). There's also a well written first chapter that outlines basic techniques for different kinds of bakes (kneading bread, mixing ingredients etc) that has helpful illustrations. Exactly what I was looking for. Going to see if Ms. Perine has published other books.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for beginner bakersLOVE this book. I've probably made 20 recipes from it now and everything has turned out well. Like a lot of hobbyists, I delved more into baking with COVID quarantine, something I'd always enjoyed but never really spent a lot of time on. With this book I've made lovely tarts, pies, muffins, cakes and breads with the clear, detailed instructions. I plan on trying every recipe in it. There are a lot of the basics (blueberry muffins, French bread, chocolate cake), but a lot of unique recipes as well (vegetable tart, caprese galette, espresso chocolate chip shortbread). There's also a well written first chapter that outlines basic techniques for different kinds of bakes (kneading bread, mixing ingredients etc) that has helpful illustrations. Exactly what I was looking for. Going to see if Ms. Perine has published other books.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024This book is awesome. This book has help me elevate my baking game!
Thanks for sharing your recipes..
Top reviews from other countries
- MeeReviewed in Canada on January 18, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and use
My granddaughter loves baking cookies and cakes from this book. She is 10 years old.
- Chocolate-ChopsReviewed in Spain on December 1, 2023
2.0 out of 5 stars Dissapointed
This is an American publication but that isn't stated in the description. The measures are all in cups and it uses a lot of products not familiar or available in other countries.. There are very few pictures which I would have thought essential for beginners, and of course the recipes are for traditional American bakes.. like pumpkin pie. Very dissapointed and will return..
- Miss Dorothy GrantReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Present
I bought this as a present for my Goddaughter and she was over the moon.
- Julie wisherReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Great book for my daughter who is 11 and loves cooking
- Katy72Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive
Fantastic selection of bakes which will be a great source of recipes for any cook - does not assume any prior knowledge so great for total beginners