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Books every pastry chef/baker should own
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items After 11 years as a pastry, these are the go to guides filled with timeless techniques, inspiring recipes, and expert wisdom that every pastry chef should have on their shelf. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills.
I’d recommend Unreasonable Hospitality to any chefs because it shows how exceptional service can elevate great food into unforgettable experiences. It reminds chefs that true hospitality isn’t just what’s on the plate it’s how you make people feel. O...
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect|Hardcover
This books is amazing at helping you know what flavors will go together and help you be more creative in recipes.
Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs|eBook
Found THE best chocolate chip cookie recipe in her book but It’s beloved because Claire combines precision-tested recipes with friendly, clear explanations that build confidence in both new and experienced bakers
Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence: A Baking Book|Hardcover
This book makes even ambitious pastry projects feel within reach for home bakers and professionals alike. Perfect explained, and delicious recipes.
Tartine: Revised Edition - by Elisabeth Prueitt & Chad Robertson (Hardcover)
If you want to build your technique AND have solid recipes. This is for you. This is the book I used in pastry school, and still to this day.
Advanced Bread and Pastry / Edition 1|Hardcover
This cook book has engaging storytelling that makes it beloved by bakers of all experience levels.
Pastry Love: A Baker's Journal of Favorite Recipes
This is a foundation must have, from cakes to tart. This book will teach you so much about baking.
The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum, Hardcover
If you love baking croissants and puff pastries, this is a must have cook book.
Pastry Temple: Baking with Inspired Flavors (A Pastry Cookbook for Croissant, Brioche, and Puff Pastry)|Hardcover
Known for creative flavor combinations, This book offers a fresh take on classic cookies, making this book a must have for adventurous bakers.
All About Cookies: A Milk Bar Baking Book|Hardcover
Now even though its more of a savory book, I still think every baker can benefit from reading this. Its clear, engaging explanations paired with charming illustrations teach intuition and technique, making cooking more accessible, creative, and fun f...
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking|Hardcover
If you like to know the science behind baking, this is the book for you. You'll understand how important each ingredients is in this book.
Sift: The Elements of Great Baking|Hardcover
I love the recipes in here because it's ideal for individuals or small households, this book focuses on recipes that yield smaller portions, reducing waste and making baking more manageable.
Small Batch Bakes: Baking cakes, cookies, bars and buns for one to six people|Hardcover
If you ever daydream of living on a farm baking your life away, this is the book for you.
The Cottagecore Baking Book: 60 Sweet and Savory Bakes for Simple, Cozy Living|Hardcover
If you are wanting to master laminated dough, I highly recommend this book.
Bouchon Bakery|Hardcover
Bread making is not my strong talent of mine, but with this cookbook, all my bread comes out looking like I bought it at a bakery.
The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker (A Cookbook)|Hardcover