Artisan Patisserie for the Home Baker [Hardcover]

Avner Laskin (Author), Danya Weiner (Photographer), Penn Publishing Ltd. (Producer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2007

Everyone enjoys fine pastry. And now the home baker will find it easier than ever to create perfect masterpieces. Avner Laskin, a professional pastry chef trained in France, provides simple, foolproof recipes for creating a rich assortment of treats, as well as an authoritative guide to the essential skills of his art. Here are beloved French classics, such as Chocolate Éclairs, Vanilla Cream Puffs, Napoleons, and Tarte Tatin, plus traditional pastries from Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Included are unusual creations, such as Coffee Muffins and Caramelized Banana Tartlets, as well as detailed instructions on creating multipurpose fillings, icings, and glazes that the creative baker can use in original ways.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140272408X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402724084
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #399,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Baking > Pastry

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4.0 out of 5 stars Yes!, July 19, 2011

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I bake year-round, and pastry is perfect in the heat and humidity of summer. This book is cleanly and clearly written out, with a section on Basics (the building blocks for the pastry masterpieces within) and carefully selected photographs. For me, the measure of a good cookbook is the beginning, and whether or not the author prepares you for the task at hand. Laskin covers important tips, pans and utensils, and accessories. The index is uncomplicated. I have yet to find better instruction on the making and filling of cream puffs!