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Classic German Baking

the Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, From Pfeffernüsse to Streuselkuchen
Mar 05, 2017Rebeccacblanchard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I thought that this book was a little bit of a missed opportunity. While the book is filled with lovely pictures of Germany, there are hardly any pictures of the recipes themselves. This is especially frustrating because many of these baked goods are unfamiliar to bakers in the U.S. and you have to rely exclusively on the authors written instructions. I found myself on the internet searching for photos to make sure that I understood what the completed bake should look like. There are also some complicated dough shaping techniques that would be much easier to recreate with step by step photos. There are also many recipes that use ingredients that are not commonly carried in local grocery stores. Overall, this book is great for experienced bakers looking for new, challenging recipes. I would not recommend this book for a novice home baker.