Baking For Dummies

Over 100 recipes for anything you could possibly want to bake

Baking For Dummies is your go-to source for basic instructions and easy-to-follow recipes. Learn to make delicious and impressive cookies, cakes, breads, cupcakes, frostings, pies, muffins, cobblers, quiches, and beyond. Elevate your next get together by crafting a dessert charcuterie board or serving decadent individual quiches, savory scones, and homemade rolls—it’s a step up from store bought cookies and cakes, for sure. In this low-key Dummies guide, you’ll find lists of basic ingredients and essential equipment, plus explanations of baking techniques and definitions of baking terms and techniques you’ll need to know. This book also covers basic kitchen prep, time-saving tricks, kid-friendly baking recipes, allergy and dietary modifications—this book has it all.

• Learn to bake impressive desserts and wonderful breads, even if you’re a first timer
• Start at the beginning with clear explanations of how to master the basics
• Discover great ideas for special-occasion goodies and stylish presentations
• Bake gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free recipes—something for everyone

For anyone new to baking or ready to level up, Baking For Dummies is the go-to guide.

Wendy Jo Peterson is a registered dietitian with more than 20 years’ professional experience. She is the co-author of Mediterranen Diet Cookbook For Dummies and the author of Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies, Bread Making For Dummies, and Salad Recipes For Dummies. She also teaches cooking classes and presents on cooking, healthy eating, and nutrition.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Baking Essentials 5

Chapter 1: Bake, For Goodness’ Sake! 7

Chapter 2: Stocking Up 11

Chapter 3: Going Over the Gear 39

Part 2: Basic Training for Baking 63

Chapter 4: Familiarizing Yourself with Your Oven 65

Chapter 5: Focusing on Basic Techniques 71

Chapter 6: Considering Allergies and Insensitivities When Baking 87

Chapter 7: Getting Ready to Bake 93

Part 3: Ready, Set, Bake! 107

Chapter 8: Understanding the Ins and Outs of Baking Cookies 109

Chapter 9: Baking Moist Cakes 149

Chapter 10: Fixing Fabulous Frostings 183

Chapter 11: Preparing Perfect Pies and Tarts 205

Chapter 12: Creating Crisps, Cobblers, and Other Delights 237

Chapter 13: Making Quick Breads, Muffins, and Biscuits 247

Chapter 14: Rising with Yeast Breads 269

Chapter 15: Going Savory with Baked Goods 295

Chapter 16: Baking with Mixes and Premade Doughs 309

Part 4: Dealing with Other Important Stuff 319

Chapter 17: Storing Your Creations 321

Chapter 18: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary 333

Part 5: The Part of Tens 341

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Boost Nutrition When Baking 343

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Get Kids Baking 347

Appendix A: Glossary of Baking Terms 351

Appendix B: Metric Conversion Guide 357

Index 361

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