The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts

Customer Reviews

Fabulous Introduction to Sophisticated World of Desserts

This is a WONDERFUL book for anyone who enjoys baking. Ms. Yard does an excellent job of simplifying and explaining complicated techniques that would normally send a novice baker running to the nearest supermarket for a pre-made dessert. Different degrees of difficulty are found throughout the book, and one may feel comfortable trying all. The results are amazing, and I have never received such compliments at dinner parties. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves to bake and entertain. With a little patience and work, you won't be disappointed.

From a student-Chef : two thumbs up for Sherry!

I own quite a few cooking books (close to 90!) and I rate The Secrets of Baking among the best! Recipes are easy and written in a simple, yet well organized way. And I really appreciate how willing she is to share many of the baking little secrets with the readers. I truly recommend this book!

Highly overrated

I ordered this book because the ratings were so good - and I love baking. This book did not match my expectations: Recipes are too complicated and way too european. Usually after getting a new book I don't know what should be the first recipe I bake. This problem does not occur, there is nothing I would like to try.

Nevertheless, it is interesting to read...