How Baking Works (Paperback) by Figoni, Paula

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Paperback; Published 10/15/2007; 416 Pages; ISBN 9780471747239

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Underlying the artistic considerations involved in baking is science, and no other text offers as in-depth coverage of the "whys" of baking as How Baking Works, Second Edition. By helping bakers and pastry chefs better understand the major ingredient groups and reactions ingredients undergo during basic baking techniques, this insightful book is an essential key to mastering skills, effectively adapting to today's quickly evolving trends, and understanding a wide array of ingredients from different cultures.

In a clear, easy-to-understand format, How Baking Works explains how sweeteners, fats, leavening agents, and other ingredients work, as well as how to apply scientific knowledge to answer such questions as: By doubling the sugar in a pound cake, how does that affect the appearance, flavor, and texture of the end product? Each chapter concludes with helpful review exercises and lab experiments, making this book an engaging learning tool.

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The chemistry of baking explained!

by Heidi, WV  
April 30, 2008

How Baking Works is a wonderful baking science textbook that explains the fundamental chemistry of baking in terms that are accessible to those without a science background. This is an excellent resource for slightly

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