‘ 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 and blogger Clothilde Dusoulier completes
this elegant companion.
