The Advanced Art of Baking and Pastry

2. Edition March 2025
592 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Thoroughly revised and updated resource on advanced techniques and concepts for next-level baking and dessert assembly
The Advanced Art of Baking and Pastry, Second Edition balances a range of topics with depth of coverage, encompassing bakeshop items including breads, Viennoiserie, creams, pies, tarts, cakes, and decorative work, with an approach that's accessible for the advanced baking and pastry student and professional. The author provides theoretical information along with tested recipes and detailed step-by-step procedures. This approach builds students' confidence and skills and facilitates their understanding of the material.
With revisions and updates throughout, the book builds from core techniques to complex creations, breaking advanced processes into parts to reinforce concepts and ensure that the final result is understandable. It also encourages students to synthesize material from the text, lecture materials, and personal experience to formulate a decision about what is happening, both physically and chemically, when ingredients interact with each other. Through this understanding, students can create their own products and evaluate whether something turns out properly.
New to this edition:
* Over 100 new and freshly tested recipes, with more than 100 new finished and procedural images
* More ideas and techniques for ice cream, truffles, and plated desserts based on instructor requests
* New information on bakery and foodservice operations
* An increased focus on new cake and plated dessert recipes
The Second Edition of The Advanced Art of Baking and Pastry guides students in higher-level baking and pastry culinary courses, and is a valuable resource for professionals looking to hone their skills.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix
ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE x
1 Introduction 3
2 Bread for the Pastry Chef 21
3 Viennoiserie 65
4 Modern Pastry Techniques 95
5 Creams and Mousses 135
6 Frozen Desserts 169
7 Cake Mixing and Baking 211
8 Assembling Cakes 239
9 Tarts and Pies 297
10 Plated Desserts 345
11 Petits-Fours 397
12 Chocolates and Confections 451
13 Chocolate Work 503
14 Sugar Work 539
INDEX I-2