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Jean Michel Raynaud

The French Baker Hardcover – June 1, 2016

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From a master patissier comes a guide to delicious French-style baking in the home kitchen. The French Baker features 95 recipes accompanied by beautifully shot and styled images; the more complex and technical baked items are supported by step-by-step photography and further hints and tips. Throughout the book, recipes are interspersed with narrative sections that feature French-born Jean Michel's stories of his training and work in patisseries in France and give insights into the place of bakers and baking in French society. Introductions and breakouts also provide information about the recipes' histories, traditions and cultural significance. The recipes are a mix of sweet and savory and are grouped into chapters focusing on biscuits; cakes and muffins; breads; tarts and pies; choux pastry; brioche; flaky pastry; spreads and jams; and creams and curds. Includes dual measures.

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272 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Murdoch Books
Publication date

June 1, 2016
Dimensions

8.5 x 1.2 x 10.5 inches
ISBN-10

1743363346
ISBN-13

978-1743363348
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Jean Michel Raynaud is head patissier of Sydney's Renaissance Patisserie and Baroque restaurant. He began his career under the tutelage of master patissier Robert Schicchi in Marsaille in France and was a head pastry chef by the age of 20. After settling in Australia, he specialized in the exclusive wedding cake market as head chef of Sweet Art and Planet Cake in Sydney.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Murdoch Books (June 1, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1743363346
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1743363348
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.37 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.2 x 10.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,665,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,085 in Pastry Baking (Books)
- #1,551 in French Cooking, Food & Wine
- #2,139 in Biscuit, Muffin & Scone Baking

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Jbeteag

This is a beautiful book. 8

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017

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This is a beautiful book. 8.5 X 11 inches with a heavy, hard bound cover & many great photos inside. The built in ribbon page marker is a classy touch. The price was phenomenal for a book of this quality. We got it for our niece who is a master baker and is taking French cooking classes. Her birthday is coming up and we can't wait to give it to her.

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kitty kat

Five stars for beauty

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015

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Admittedly, I may not make anything in this book but it was so beautiful I just had to have it.

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winnie

Basic, But Seems OK

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016

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Not a lot of new or innovative recipes in this one. A good starter book for someone who is just getting interested in french pastries. Basic recipes that seem to be well written.

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Rachel Shankman

wow!

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016

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I love this book! it's so detailed and precise. And the flavor combos are great.

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2016

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It's a wonderful tutorial on French baking.

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martha

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015

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I love makinf bread.

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SandrasKitchenNook

Think sweets, not bread. Very few bread recipes, but amazing pastries!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016

Let me start by saying this book is absolutely beautiful!! Gorgeously bound with a sewn binding, ribbon bookmark and gorgeous photos, this book is a feast for the eyes!

I started with a simple French Bread. I didn’t want a fancy, flavored bread. I just wanted a classic bread to go with a classic meal, so I started with Pain Methode Directe (Bread, direct method). Imagine my surprise when it took me through shaping it and then…nothing!! You turn the page and it’s the recipe for a poolish dough. The only bread in this cookbook that uses the direct method is a Traditional Walnut and Raisin Loaf–NOT what I was looking for. I went ahead and used the directions for that as far as cooking temperature and time and the bread turned out okay, but I was disappointed. There is a Country Bread recipe (that uses a poolish), but not a single baguette to be seen. How can this be a book called “The French Baker” with not a baguette to be seen?!

I have to say, the book was completely redeemed with the recipe for Biscuits au Chocolat, aux Amandes et aux Pistaches (Chocolate, Almond and Pistachio Biscuits [Cookies]). Oh. My. Word. These things are heaven in your mouth!! Seriously, I could sit down and eat the entire pan by myself, and I’m not a sugar person. I would usually much rather have some good bread or cheese over sweets, but these are mind-blowing!! Deep, dark chocolate with almonds and pistachios make up the most addicting, diet-killing sweet bites that keep you coming back for more!

There is much to love in this book. When you think baker, thing sweets such as pastries and you’ll be in the right mindset for what this book actually is. Very little bread, but a host of delectable sweet treats for the child in you. After I got past the bread disappointment, I did thoroughly enjoy the book and would recommend it to others (for the cookies if nothing else!! lol).

I received a copy of this book from Murdoch Books through IPG for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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maria sanchez

Maíz, no maize.

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020

Jean the World maize Does not exist. Te right word is MAIZ. Can you Fix it please? The Maíz is so important for us the Mexican,so .... You wrote "I always recommend that you use true maize cornflour made from maize (corn). While wheaten cornflour looks very similar to maize cornflour, there are two distinct differences:" .

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Marcia L. Boyd

If you wish to learn, then this is the book

Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2021

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this book covers all bases when learning pastry and cakes and bread. A good book to have in the library. A pity it isnt available as a hard copy

scarlett w.

Best baking book Ive bought

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2017

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A gorgeous book of 270 pages with many beautiful photographs, it makes me hungry every time I look through it.
There are sections on essential ingredients and equipment, and a glossary of technical terms which is useful. Also nice to read a couple of pages about the author and his passion for baking.
The recipies are in chapters for biscuits, cakes, tarts, pies, pastries, breads etc.and there are also some jams, spreads and creams.
I've read through quite a lot and instructions seem clear to follow. Can't wait until I have some free time to start baking some of these delicious recipies.
Leave this book on a coffee table so it can be shared with friends and family, it's far too good to live in a bookcase.

boogalouie

Easy French baking in the UK kitchen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2016

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A super book that brings french baking at a realistic skill level into domestic UK kitchens. Great to see the items in there that we have all loved while in France, so pleased someone put this collection together. It would make a fabulous gift and needs no excuses what so ever if you simply decide to treat yourself.

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E. Macfarlane

Vive la France

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2015

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A really good book well explained with good illustrations and a good coverage of the baking most associated with France. You can tell that he is based in Australia but any terms or measurements that are different elsewhere are usually given a translation

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Really loved this book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2016

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Really loved this book, all those french pastries and breads. Could not wait to get baking, found the instructions easy to follow with great results.

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