Customer Reviews

Swedish Cakes and Cookies

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A compact book with a nice selection of recipes and a huge number of them for such a small book. Each recipe comes with a colored picture. Some recipes have a small description but with the colored pictures, for many an introduction is not necessary and they don't bother. Nicely laid out with metric and imperial measurements (no conversions or translation needed). I can believe this book has been around for 63 years. It is not pretentious or trendy but packs a lot in a small space and may become what I consider a standby book. One of the ones you reach for and always seem to find something that will work. Also a big plus, most of the ingredients are easy to come by.

I found this book at a library and since I am a pastry student, I was thinking it would have a few interesting things in it.

I underestimated how good this book would be. There are so many recipes and a lot of pictures to illustrate what the recipe will look like when completed. And maybe even just to make you salivate.

There is a picture for nearly every recipe. The pictures are medium size and no frills, but I don't mind because this is such a great reference for any devoted baker.

I intend to make some of these items for my portfolio.

My family is swedish, and my grandmother has alzheimer's disease. Most of her receipes are in her head or with my mom or aunts. So I decided to try out this book. The first thing I tried was "Grandmothers Saffran buns" They turned out perfectly (maybe even better than my mom's - don't tell her I said that). Then I tried the lace cookies, just like grandmas! The recipes are very easy to follow and there are great tips on making dough and other things.

I love it!!

This is the best cookbook I've ever used, not a single recipe has failed me, and the result is always a yummy treat, often with not much sugar used. The currant cookies yield about 40 cookies, and only 1/4 c. sugar is called for, they are delicious and not too fattening. This is the next best thing to actually traveling back to Sweden. Now, if only they would get going and publish a book on soups, I'd be set for life.

I have been cooking from the Swedish version of this book for years and had to translate into english. The cakes and cookies are absolutely terrific. Great to find it in English for friends.

A little photo for each recipe helps the beginner baker know they are on the right way. Classic recipes that will make all very happy. A must have for all levels of bakers.

Just get it - it is great!

Vi ses!

If you love dessert or grew up in a Swedish American household, you will love this book. If you love to bake, this is for you. Not haughty, this cookbook is filled with recipes that are both impressive (but doable for the home baker)and those old fashioned comfort desserts you might remember.

ICA bokförlag

Hardcover. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", 192 pages.

Description:
Known in Sweden as "Sju sorters kakor," this little book is a modern classic. It has featured cookies, cakes, breads, tortes and other delights of the Swedish cake table since 1945. Available in English for the first time, this book has been modernized and improved over the years. Today's edition, with almost 300 recipes, is a combination of new, modern cakes and pastries, as well as classic favorites. Full-color photographs on every page will inspire even the most reluctant baker to whip up a batch or two of Swedish cookies!

If you are looking for a fun, easy and authentic Swedish cookbook then this is the book for you.
It has all the authentic cockies and cake recipes from Sweden in an easy to follow format with ingredients that are already in your pantry.
Very happy with this book and with the prompt delivery by Amazon.

This is a thoroughly modern baking cookbook that easily and systematically takes you through the steps of completing the most delicious and gorgeous baked goods. This book has been around for decades but has been frequently updated to ensure that it meets the needs of today's bakers. I have several versions and love each of them.