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Making Dough: Recipes And Ratios For Perfect PastriesStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionPastry baking is one half creativity, one half science, and one half old-fashioned know-how. If that seems confusing, don't worry: Making Dough makes perfect sense out of the often-intimidating task of preparing homemade pastry dough. With helpful diagrams, easy-to-follow recipes, and step-by-step instructions for home cooks, every type of dough from puff pastry to short crust is demystified, deconstructed, and delicious. Plus, you'll get a heaping helping of variations, substitutions, and tips, so you can put your own tasty spin on recipes like Apple Chipotle Hand Pies, Cinnamon Custard Eclairs, and more! Author descriptionPastry baking requires a combination of creativity and science. Ready, Set, Dough! Is a guide to finding the right balance. Its friendly, visual approach organizes the pastries by dough--the ratio of ingredients that defines it, how to make it, and the range of recipes you can make with it. And after you've mastered the ratios, it's time for the creativity: the recipes will be accompanied by plenty of variations and tips for making your own versions. Author Russell van Kraayenburg will introduce the science of simple ratios, diagrams, and explanations so you understand how to build your dough. Once the mystery is gone, it's time for the creativity--so look for Apple Chipotle Hand Pies, Cinnamon Custard Eclairs, and much more! |