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Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe Hardcover – October 20, 2010

by Joanne Chang (Author), Christie Matheson (Collaborator)

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Every day 1,500 Bostonians can't resist buying sweet, simple treats such as Homemade Pop-Tarts, from an alumna of Harvard with a degree in economics. From Brioche au Chocolat and Lemon Raspberry Cake to perfect croissants, Flour Bakery-owner Joanne Chang's repertoire of baked goods is deep and satisfying. While at Harvard she discovered that nothing made her happier than baking cookies leading her on a path that eventually resulted in a sticky bun triumph over Bobby Flay on the Food Network'sThrowdown. Almost 150 Flour recipes such as Milky Way Tart and Dried Fruit Focaccia are included, plus Joanne's essential baking tips, making this mouthwatering collection an accessible, instant classic cookbook for the home baker.

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It's hard to believe that Flour is Joanne Chang's first book, because the level of mastery, precision and experience in it make it feel like the work of someone who's been showing new bakers the light and the way for a very long time. --NPR, Ten Best Books of 2010

Pop Tarts, anyone? Clearly written and beautifully photographed, Flour is a baker's treat. -- Dorie Greenspan

About the Author

Joanne Chang is the chef-owner of Flour Bakery in Boston. She has a degree in applied mathematics and economics from Harvard University and was a pastry chef at Payard Patisserie and Mistral. She lives in Boston.

Christie Matheson is the author or co-author of several books, including Salty Sweets. She lives in Boston and San Francisco.

Keller + Keller are Boston-based food and lifestyle photographers.

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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (October 20, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 081186944X
ISBN-13: 978-0811869447
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 1.2 x 10.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 326 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Quite possibly one of the best baking books I've ever bought

February 17, 2017

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Absolutely, positively LOVE this book! For me, that's saying a lot, because I stopped buying cookbooks several years ago. Why? Because there might be one or two good recipes, but never more than that to justify buying it, let alone keeping it in my bookshelf. I borrowed this on a whim from the public library and it was so good, I had to buy it. I've been on a baking rampage ever since I got this book and I've tried at least 5 recipes in the past week (I couldn't help myself!). EVERY SINGLE RECIPE has turned out dynamite. It's remarkable, really - I thought for sure at least one of the recipes I tried would be mediocre at best. Nope! I'm also confused by why the other reviewers have had trouble with timing. I haven't had any issues with that with any of the recipes. Everyone's oven is different though, and that's no fault of Ms. Chang. This is a keeper, and although I've never been to Flour, this cookbook is so good that I feel like it would rival what's sold in the actual bakery.

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This Book Explains Everything!

October 3, 2017

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I love the easy writing style of Ms. Chang, her little vignettes, and the fact that she explains the how and why of her baking secrets. This is *the* first book on baking I have ever owned that teaches me *how* to successfully bake. She includes the best basic recipes along with her own originals and tweaks. She knows when a recipe even in its simplicity cannot be improved upon. This book is a keeper and one I'll refer to often!

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Appliance Queen

Changed the way I bake (for the better)

October 12, 2013

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Joanne Chang writes with the brain of a mathematician and the soul of a chef. Every recipe I've tried from this has been a winner. The baking tips in the beginning are worth the price of the book. I've become a different baker since buying this and I've baked since I was in high school (30 some years ago). I thought I knew it all. I didn't. There is such a science behind baking well and it's clearly laid out here.

Recipes tried so far - Apple Snacking cake (has replaced my apple cake recipe of 6 years). Banana bread (replaced the one I've made since college). Chunky Lola cookies - a new favorite here. Oatmeal raisin cookies - amazing! Dog biscuits - yep, there's dog biscuits in here - my dogs turn up their noses at store brands and love these. New old fashioned coffee cake - even my picky son loved it. Baked the carrot cake for a going away party at work - got requests for the recipe within minutes. This weekend I'll be making brioche. Every recipe has been a raging success. I've even sent friends in Boston to Flour so we can do the 'side by side' taste tests!

Caveat - watch the cooking times. I've noticed they take less time in my oven. I also wish there were more photos. Today, the second book came in the mail. I'll be having a savory and sweet time of it now.

Buy this book. You won't be disappointed.

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MungieTop Contributor: Baking

I like the author's approach and sensibility

November 11, 2016

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Every recipe I've made from this book was incredibly well received. I bought this book because of the sticky buns, but have since tried other brioche-based recipes, cakes and cookies. The coconut cake was a hit (although I made a few modifications, including toasting the coconut and brushing on a lime/rum syrup). I like the author's approach and sensibility. She is very precise, but also approachable, practical and passionate. I bought Flour, Too because I like this book so much!

I look forward to trying the rest of the recipes.

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not one failure so far.....

July 8, 2011

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I purchased this book due to some of the reviews although as most of my family will tell you, I certainly do not need another cookbook. The book had sat on my shelf for months until this week. I have tried 5 recipes so far and each one has been a stand out. The two I must comment on are the maple oat scones and the raspberry rhubarb muffins.

You will find scones and muffins in almost every cookbook and I have tried too many to count and had decided to give up on scones and muffins, refusing to "waste" my time. Well I had some fresh rhubarb and fresh raspberries that I needed to use up so decided to give the muffin recipe in FLOUR a try...wow...this is the first muffin I have made that I actually enjoyed without a but at the end of the sentence. I will go as far to say, this is the first muffin I have tried even from bakeries, in years that I actually like. Once the muffin recipe was a success, I decided to try the maple scone.

I had some dark amber maple syrup and figured it was worth a try...once again...wow....the first scone I have made that actually did not crumble like dust in my mouth and yes I know it is all in the mixing but until trying the recipe in FLOUR, I have only had failures even following the recipes in my go to, no fail, baking books. These two recipes alone made this book a great purchase for me.

As to an overall review, I like the introduction Ms. Chang gives for each recipe and the extra info she adds when needed. She has a friendly yet knowledgeable way of writing which I enjoy reading. ['

The recipes themselves are easy to read and understand. Unlike many "star" chefs, the directions and explanations are not so overdone as to make the challenge of trying a new recipe overwhelming. I get the feeling of..Oh, I can do this as opposed to...ugh, this is too much work and will take to much time.

More pictures would have been nice but I guess you can't have everything. The size of the book is interesting. Something about the size and shape, it looks quite large and yet fits my hands very easily, I don't feel like I am juggling a tomb when I try to use it.

Although some will say you can find many of these recipes in any cookbook, the fact is, who doesn't enjoy a really great scone and if your recipe is exceptional why wouldn't you include it in your book. The vanilla frosting on the red velvet cake is also awesome. I have no negatives and can't wait till I have the time to try my hand another recipe.

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Wonderful cookbook

September 7, 2017

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This is my go to cookbook! Every recipe I've tried has been amazing. I have a booth at my local farmers market and I make Joanne's sticky buns, banana bread, blueberry muffins, country bread and dog biscuits. Everyone raves about w all of them. Even the dog biscuits are a huge hit with the doggies. I love how she has measurements in weight as well as volume and every recipe has tips on mixing to storing. I can't wait for her new cookbook to come out. I preordered it knowing the recipes will be amazing.

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What a wonderful book.

As she wrote I could almost see and smell what she was writing about. Can't wait to get baking! I can see this book becoming one of my favourite go to cookbooks .

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Love the book and the author

I love the recipe, many of which I've tired, and also the author. It's clear she wants everyone using the book to be a successful baker. Her many tips help accomplish that end.

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Pop Tarts are worth the price of the book

I made the chocolate pop tarts. There is definitely a learning curve to the pastry but my husband said they were the best things I ever baked....and I bake a lot!Read more

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Beth G, An Opinionated Shopper

Worth it for the Banana Bread recipe alone

LOVE THIS BOOK! The Banana Bread recipe alone is worth the cost of the book! TIP: follow the directions EXACTLY!Read more

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Baking times off

Love the bakery, but the recipes haven’t been turning out. Baking times are seriously off for the cakes.Read more

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Try Flour 2 also

Great cookbook with great recipes.

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Amazingly Addictive

I borrowed this book from the library, made a few things and now find myself unable to return it until it comes to my door in print.Read more

Published 4 months ago

Patricia O'Brien

Recipes are outstanding and I get rave reviews each time ...

Recipes are outstanding and I get rave reviews each time I make one.
Recipes have steps or techniques that you don’t find in most cookbooks. They are worth the effort.Read more

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Excellent recipes!

I have made a few of these recipes so far - country bread, choc chip cookies and pb cookies. The bread was amazing, and I had people say that for each type of cookie, it was the...Read more

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