'If you've ever stood with your nose pressed to the window of a French patisserie you'll love
this hefty collection of 350 recipes.' - BBC Good Food The classic collection of more than 350
authentic French dessert recipes from the ultimate authority on French home cooking From
éclairs to soufflés and macarons to madeleines when it comes to desserts no one does it
better than the French. With Ginette Mathiot as your guide beautiful elegant and delicious
French desserts are easy to create at home. The Art of French Baking is the definitive
collection of authentic French pastry and dessert recipes. This gorgeous cookbook contains more
than 350 accessible recipes for the home baker from Tarte Tatin and Hazelnut Petit Fours to
Cherry Tartlets and Choux Buns as well as more than 100 recipes for jams preserves compotes
and pickles. Novice bakers will appreciate step-by-step guides to classic pastry techniques and
expert advice for troubleshooting common pastry problems while home cooks of all skill levels
will discover sweet treats to suit every palate. An introduction by the Parisian food writer
Clothilde Dusoulier completes this elegant companion.
