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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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Publication date : October 18, 2016
Language : English
Print length : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1607748258
ISBN-13 : 978-1607748250
Item Weight : 2.55 pounds
Dimensions : 8.28 x 1.14 x 10.28 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #45,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12 in German Cooking, Food & Wine #74 in Christmas Cooking #763 in Culinary Arts & Techniques (Books)
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Customers say
Customers find the cookbook’s recipes authentic and well-tested, with detailed steps that work every time. The book receives positive feedback for its easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful photographs, and comprehensive coverage of German baking traditions, with one customer noting how it explains the region and tradition behind each recipe. While some customers find the pictures lovely, others express disappointment about the lack of recipe photos.
