Publisher's Synopsis
The edition of this comprehensive baking text focuses on the science and methods of the art of baking while retaining a practical, accessible style. Although no recipes are included, each chapter contains fill-in-the-blank statements and true/false questions that help readers to reinforce each lesson and internalize the vast array of techniques. "Common-mistake" charts point up what went wrong, and why. A nutritional guide to baked products touches on today's most important culinary issues.