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9781607748267
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"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. From her cheerful Berlin kitchen, 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. Whether you're in the mood for the simple yet emblematic Streuselkuchen , crisp and flaky Strudel , or classic breakfast Brö,chen , 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 S chwarzwä,der 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.New York Times, Best Baking Books Washington Post, Best Cookbooks of 2016"
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Biographisches: "LUISA WEISS is a Berlin-born, American-Italian food writer who grew up eating warm Streuselschnecken on her way to school and believes dark winter days are best enjoyed whilst sharing Lebkuchen and Zimtsterne with family and friends. Luisa is the creator of the blog The Wednesday Chef and author of the lauded memoir, My Berlin Kitchen . Her work has been featured on Design*Sponge and National Public Radio and in Food&,ine , the Wall Street Journal , the Boston Globe , and Harper's Bazaar Germany , among many others. She lives in Berlin with her husband and son. " Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 15, 2016 Berlin-born food writer Weiss ( My Berlin Kitchen ) collects masterpieces of time-tested recipes to create this traditional classic that, like her lebkuchen (old-fashioned German gingerbread), is bound to stand the test of time and taste. Dividing the recipes into seven sections, Weiss highlights the best of German baking and reveals the culture behind each recipe. Cakes and cookies are spotlighted, with five sections dedicated to both of them. The rich, soft, and gluten-free mandelhö" Rezension(3): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: October 15, 2016 Berlin-born baker Weiss ( My Berlin Kitchen ) delivers precise recipes for classic German baking favorites, including friesentorte (plum cream torte), streuselkuchen (yeasted streusel cake), christbrot (sweet Christmas bread), and zimsterne (cinnamon-almond meringue stars). Throughout, Weiss capably explains the ingredients and equipment needed to achieve a traditional result while providing recipes, online sources, or alternatives for hard-to-find items (e.g., quark, vanilla sugar, baker's ammonia). Full-page color photographs and entertaining recipe headnotes lend a modern feel to this timeless title. VERDICT Weiss's latest will complement most baking collections, filling the void left by out-of-print books such as Sarah Kelly Iaia's Festive Baking . Highly recommended, especially for anyone who loves raisins, poppy seeds, anise, and candied fruits. Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. "
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