Classic German Baking: The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, from Pfeffernüsse to Streuselkuchen

Description

From her cheerful Berlin kitchen, Luisa Weiss shares more than 100 rigorously
researched and tested recipes, gathered from expert bakers, friends, family,
and time-honored sources throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. German
baking has influenced baking traditions around the world for generations and
is a source of great nostalgia for those of German and Central European
heritage. Yet the very best recipes for Germany’s cookies, cakes, tortes, and
breads, passed down through generations, have never before been collected and
perfected for contemporary American home bakers. Enter Luisa Weiss, the
Berlin-based creator of the adored Wednesday Chef blog and self-taught
ambassador of the German baking canon. Whether you’re in the mood for the
simple yet emblematic Streuselkuchen, crisp and flaky Strudel, or classic
breakfast Brötchen, every recipe you’re looking for is here, along with
detailed advice to ensure success plus delightful storytelling about the
origins, meaning, and rituals behind the recipes. Paired with more than 100
photographs of Berlin and delectable baked goods, such as Elisenlebkuchen,
Marmorierter Mohnkuchen, and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, this book will
encourage home bakers of all skill levels to delve into the charm of Germany’s
rich baking tradition. Classic German Baking is an authoritative collection of
recipes that provides delicious inspiration for any time of day, whether it’s
for a special breakfast, a celebration with friends and family, or just a
regular afternoon coffee-and-cake break, an important part of everyday German
life. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; NO-VALUE edition (October 18, 2016)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1607748258
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 50
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.24 x 1.12 x 10.2 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #22,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in German Cooking, Food & Wine #66 in Christmas Cooking #174 in Baking (Books)
• #3 in German Cooking, Food & Wine
• #66 in Christmas Cooking