Benjamin Delwiche: Dessert Course: Lessons in the Whys and Hows of Baking (Hardcover)

Anyone who's tried their hand at baking knows that questions are inevitable. How do I know when the butter and sugar are sufficiently creamed? Why did my cookies come out cakey instead of chewy? How can I keep my bread from falling flat? Dessert Course is here to answer these questions and more. With clear, approachable explanations, Benjamin Delwiche (aka Benjamin the Baker) demystifies the process of baking and teaches you how to produce perfectly consistent results every time. His baking philosophy focuses on learning the foundational concepts that underpin every successful bake. With the help of this book, you'll learn how to: Compare recipes with ease so you'll be able to reach your ultimate taste and texture destination. Work with ratios to adapt any baking recipe and make use of the ingredients you have on hand. Explore different techniques to make cookies, cakes, custards, and breads that appeal to your specific tastes. Above all else, this book is a celebration of the art and science of baking: the ingredients, the recipes, and the concepts that make a baked good both technically successful and undeniably delicious.