Professional Baking by Wayne Gisslen
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Book Reviews of Professional Baking
Book Review: One of the best baking books out there.
Summary: 5 Stars
Although Im not a pastry chef or baker, I purchase this book to help me with doughs on my menu. The recipe layout is a bit awkward and it takes some time to get used to it but the recipes really work. One thing I want to mention is that the recipes are not standarized meaning they are not the classic version of the recipes. They are ment to be used in a formal instruction course but once you master them, they can be modified to make them a bit more classical and if you will, more ethnic. The book was shipped in good condition with no corners bended alhtough the jacket had a sort of grease on it, I usually get rid of the jacket. I think it may be Amazon handling on it but once the jacket is gone, the book looks great.Book Review: Best Baking Book Out There
Summary: 5 Stars
The new edition of Wayne Gisslen's Professional Baking is a make-over, and a good one. Obviously pointed towards the advanced amateur more than previous editions, Gisslen's book gives step-by-step instructions that never fail to produce good product. In older editions, the formulae were professionally scaled, making small batches difficult to produce but not impossible. The new edition starts with small batches, and then provides the large batches in the back. I have to say this new edition is an improvement, with big bright pictures, interesting and complex formulae, and down-to-earth instructions most people can handle. If you buy only one baking book, I think this should be the one.Book Review: 2nd best baking book out there
Summary: 5 Stars
everything you need to know about baking/pastry. from cookies, muffins, tarts, pies, scones, creme angalise, pate a choux, pastry cream, literally any recipe you need will be in here. all recipes turn out and have been impressive. The book is heavy and thick, lots of info gives you information on each topic and recipes to go with it.
my favorite pie recipe is in it too, "Maple Walnut Pie". tons of recipes and knowledge
Went to baking/pastry arts school and this is the book we used, worth the buy.
Book Review: Recommended even for hobby bakers
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent book!
I would recommend this to anyone who likes to bake. Just reading the first few chapters about the techniques, ingredients, the process of baking and so on, really helps you understand what you are doing and why. It helped me get my recipes down to perfection and you will be able to figure out what went wrong if something does.
The software that comes with it needs some updating, it seems like it was made for Windows 3, but the book is excellent!
Book Review: Professional Baking
Summary: 5 Stars
I liked this book alot. The way it is set up is great and easy to follow. smaller sized formulas in the chapter with the larger ones at the end of the book along with special diet formulas. What a great idea! The only thing I found that was out of place is that the book talks about a CD. My book came without a CD. I'm not sure if this was a packing error or what. Other than that this is a very good book to add to your library.