On Jun 6, 12:51*pm, /dev/phaeton > wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
> I've asked this group for cookbook recommendations in the past, and I've
> always gotten great suggestions. *Every book I've purchased that was
> recommended here was awesome and exactly what I was looking for. *So
> thanks!
>
> Now, I'm going to ask for another. *My girlfriend (bless'erheart) has
> been getting into baking recently and really enjoys it. *Regular breads,
> specialty breads, pastries, cookies, pies, etc. She has expressed a
> desire for a sort of 'definitive guide' to baking. *One that isn't just a
> collection of recipes, but goes into the history, science and principle
> of ingredients, techniques and methods. *Kind of like how Irma Rombauer
> gets into the details in Joy of Cooking, but scoped to baking. *It would
> be great if the book also had a gluten-free section (she has some
> roommates with gluten allergies) but this isn't a requirement. *That can
> be another book for another day. *
>
> What say r.f.c for a book or selection of books that cover baking to this
> degree?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -J
>
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Classic Home Desserts by Richard Sax- lots of history along with some
damn fine recipes!