Customer Reviews

The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread: Cakes, Cookies, Bars, Pastries and More from New York City's Favorite Bakery

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This book is new, so I've only baked 5 recipes so far, but I'm already in love. An interesting thing about the book, because the authors are professionals, is that the recipes give both weight and volume measures. So if you're a precise baker with a kitchen scale, this book has exactly what you need. If you're a little more casual of a baker like me, then you'll do fine with the traditional measures. Also worth noting is that the authors go out of their way to spell everything out in great detail. If you like the abbreviated recipe on the back of the package of chocolate chips just fine, then you probably don't need this book. If you're looking for the best cookies ever, then this book should be at the top of your list to try. I just made the Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, and that prompted me to write this review. My whole house smells like heaven, and the cookies are unbelievably good (don't skip the toasted pecans). And as good as these are, the Award-Winning Brownies recipe might be even better. Just let them chill overnight before eating, and you will be greatly rewarded.

I've tried the cakes at the Amy's Bread bakeries in New York City, and I wonder if I can get the same results at home. Based on the amazing results I've had so far with the cookie and brownie recipes, I'm thinking the answer is yes. By the way, the book is packed with color photos, so it makes a great gift.

As a lucky owner of Amy's first book, Amy's Bread, I could not wait to get my hands on her newest volume. I have not been disappointed. It is written with the same warm, engaging style and is full of recipes for the delicious sweet treats her NYC bakeries are famous for. The Cinnamon Challah Knots are heavenly. I also made the White Chocolate Cherry Chunkers. A huge hit at my house. Each recipe has an inticing intro and the whole book is filled with helpful "Tips and Techniques". There is also a quiche chapter that full of winners! This book is a must have for any lover of baked goods.....and who isn't?????

I could not wait to try some recipes when I received this book.
I immediately made the Chocolate Biscotti recipe and brought them for
a brunch and everyone loved them. Then I made the Zesty Lemon Bars
and found another wonderful recipe. Can't wait to try the Brownies next.

I've tried the cake frostings from this cookbook and they have all been outstanding. I have no doubt the other recipes will be just as wonderful. Although the authors give a lot of tips and techniques before each chapter, I wouldn't call this a book for beginners. (most beginners don't have a heavy duty stand mixer or scale) However, I believe someone with a little bit of experience would be successful with most of these recipes using the volume measurements. The authors sprinkle in just enough "behind the scenes" details of the bakery and their clients to make you feel like you are a regular guest yourself.

This is a great book. All the recipes are wonderful and especially the
date and nut bread. I can hardly wait to make alot more of the recipes.
I would recommend this book highly.

This book is a must have for those who love to bake. I have never weighed my ingredients until reading this cookbook. I have tried several recipes and all have turned out perfectly. Amy sets you up for success. My favorites- Red Velvet and Coconut cream cake.

I have never been to an Amy's, and I had never heard of the bakery when I picked up this book, so I didn't have any expectations about the bakery or the book. What a pleasant surprise! There are chapters on

Scones, Soda Bread, and Biscuits
Quickbreads and Muffins
Yeasted Breakfast Breads
Quiche
Cookies
Biscotti
Bars
Old-fashioned Layer Cakes
Cake Frostings and Toppings and
Special Seasonal Desserts

Every chapter starts off with an overview of that subject and tips/techniques for the recipes in that section. Every recipe has measurements in grams, ounces, and by volume. Many of the recipes have pictures accompanying them, and the directions for the recipes are easy to follow. There are also lots of stories about the bakery, its employees, and its customers, which gives the book a more personal feel.

I made the challah recipe last night, and it was the best challah bread I've ever made and possibly the best that I've ever eaten, which is not something I say lightly. For me, this book is worth the cost for that recipe alone (challah is my favorite bread). Next, I'm going to try the Date Nut Bread with Cream Cheese. If the other recipes are as good as the challah recipe, then this will be my go-to baking book from now on!

I first checked this book out of the library and then decided I needed to purchase so I could use anytime I wanted. The recipes are amazing and everything I have tried has been wonderful and I have gotten rave reviews.

I bought this book as a Christmas gift for the wife. The funny things is, she bakes and I eat. After eighteen years of marriage she has now perfected her baking skills thanks to this book. AWESOME!!!

This dessert book is great!! I visited Amy's Bread in Chelsea Market. I purchased a slice of the Devil's Food Cake from the bakery. It was amazing! After that, I purchased the book. I have baked the Devil's Food Cake recipe, German Chocolate Cake and biscotti. They all came out really delicious. The recipes are easy to follow, even though it does take some time to measure and incorporate the ingredients, it is worth the final product. I would highly recommend this book for anyone that wants to bake desserts and breads from scratch without eating any high fructose corn syrup and trans fats.