Duff Bakes: Think and Bake Like a Pro at Home

An inviting, down-to-earth, full-color baking book filled with 130 recipes for irresistible must-bake favorites, from cakes to cookies to brownies to muffins to breads, from the New York Times bestselling star of Food Network’s hit series Ace of Cakes and owner of Charm City Cakes and Duff’s Cake Mix. Duff Goldman may dazzle fans with his breathtaking cake decorating, but behind the rigged-up gravity-defying cakes and fancy fondant is a true pastry chef who understands the fundamentals of making incredibly delicious baked goods at home. In Duff Bakes, he truly gives home bakers the down-to-earth essentials they need for creating mouthwatering favorites. Inside you’ll find the perfect muffin recipe to eat straight while waiting for your morning bus, an easy pizza dough recipe for a quick weeknight dinner, and cookie recipes for every occasion. Filled with Duff’s engaging earthiness and hilarious personality, Duff Bakes includes chapters on different types of pastry dough, a variety of cookies, brownies, muffins, bread, biscuits, pies, cakes and cake decorating, gluten-free and vegan desserts, and much more. Duff provides 130 recipes for a diverse range of goodies, including nutter butter cookies, white chocolate blondies, apple streusel muffins, cereal bars, bacon jalapeno biscuits, banana bourbon cream pie, zucchini lemon cake, and savory bread pudding. Here are a few classics as well, like a re-make of the childhood favorite, Twinkies. This professional baking book will help both novices and seasoned bakers master the best, most delicious home baked goods, build on their baking successes, hone their skills, and understand the science behind the fundamentals of baking. This must-have celebrity chef cookbook is filled with Duff’s signature fun and flavor: Baking Essentials: Master the fundamentals as Duff teaches the science behind why recipes work, giving you the confidence to get creative in the kitchen. Sweet and Savory Recipes: Go beyond dessert with instructions for everything from bacon jalapeno biscuits and easy pizza dough to a showstopping banana bourbon cream pie. Approachable for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned baker, Duff’s down-to-earth directions will help you build skills and guarantee success. A Remake of the Classics: Find nostalgic joy with professional techniques for beloved treats, including a re-make of the childhood favorite, Twinkies.
ASIN: 0062349805
VSKU: DBV.0062349805.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Goldman, Duff
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!