Baking Favorites - by Williams Sonoma (Hardcover)

About the Book

"From the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen, this comprehensive baking volume features more than 120 recipes for classic and contemporary favorites. Savor a fresh sourdough loaf at the dinner table, a butterscotch-bourbon pie on chilly holiday nights, tangy lemon bars at a summer picnic, or chewy cinnamon-raisin bagels for Sunday brunch. You'll find decorating tutorials, tips on making everything from airy cakes to flaky pie crusts, and a handy guide to essential baking tools and key ingredients ..."--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Wow your friends and family with delectable baked goods, from everyday recipes for breakfast and brunch, to holiday treats and showstopping celebration desserts!

Be a hero at home or the next group gathering when you serve one of the over 120 delicious recipes in Williams Sonoma Baking Favorites, the essential collection of favorite recipes for homemade treats. From holiday classics like Buche de Noel and Popovers, to kid-friendly treats such as Cinnamon Monkey Bread and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, to contemporary desserts including Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake and Champagne and Raspberry Mini Layer Cakes, the easy-to-follow recipes, expert tips, and beautiful photography will inspire home cooks to expand their baking repertoire and create delicious goodies for any occasion throughout the year.

About the Author

Belle English is a chef and manager of the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen. Born and raised in Boston, she fell in love with cooking and baking at an early age in her family's restaurants. After working in several of Boston's kitchens, Belle founded and ran her own catering company. She is also a culinary illustrator, writer, and food stylist.

Devon Francis is a cook in the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen. As a native Californian, she grew up eating locally grown ingredients and loves to highlight them in her cooking. She specializes in recipe development and is also a food stylist and photographer. She is a graduate of San Francisco Cooking School.