title: On Baking: A Textbook of Baking and Pastry Fundamentals
author:  Sarah R. Labensky 
description: From the creators of the best-selling<I>On Cooking, 4/e</I>comes the new edition of<I>On Baking-</I>the source for learning the practice of baking and the pastry arts. Lavishly illustrated, it is the most complete guide on the market-emphasizing baking principles over formulas and reinforcing each technique with a companion recipe and illustrations. With ample coverage of the craft, equipment, and ingredients, it addresses all aspects of baking and a wide range of styles. This new edition inspires readers' creativity with over 285 new photos, 50 new recipes, and more on advanced decorating and confectionery techniques.<STRONG></STRONG>For Chefs, Bakers, Restaurant Managers and others in the food service industry
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  Contents
  
  
  [Cover](cover.xhtml)
  
  
  [Title](title.xhtml#title)
  
  
  [Introduction](intro.xhtml#intro01)
  
  
    
  
  
  [Basics](ch001.xhtml#ch001)
  
  
  [Large Pies & Tarts](ch002.xhtml#ch002)
  
  
  [Small Pies & Tarts](ch003.xhtml#ch003)
  
  
  [Pastries](ch004.xhtml#ch004)
  
  
    
  
  
  [Conversion charts](cc.xhtml#cc1)
  
  
  [Index](index.xhtml#ind01)
  
  
  [Copyright](copyright.xhtml#copy01)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Introduction
  
  
  Pastry can be the much-loved though problematic child of many a baker. On the
  one hand, it seems a miracle that some flour, some shortening and a blast of
  heat can form the base for such a varied and delicious range of food. On the
  other, these raw materials may be temperamental and difficult, driving you mad
  if your attempts aren’t successful. Do not despair, help is at hand. In the
  following pages we have fool-proof meth