Before a pastry chef can create, he or she must understand the basic science underlying baking. The new edition of this invaluable reference provides this information in a concise and accessible way, guided throughout by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice.
The essential-and accessible-guide to the science of baking
Baking is as much a science as an art. That's why, in addition to mastering basic techniques and recipes, every baker must also learn about the science that underlies the baking craft. Guided by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice, this new edition of Joseph Amendola's invaluable reference gives readers knowledge that they can apply to their own baking-whether it's selecting the right flour, understanding how different leavening agents work, or learning about using new baking ingredients and additives to enhance favorite recipes. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, Understanding Baking is an essential companion for anyone who is serious about baking.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Acknowledgments v
Preface vii
CHAPTER 1 Wheat and Grain Flours 1
CHAPTER 2 Yeast and Chemical Leaveners 33
CHAPTER 3 Sugar and Other Sweeteners 47
CHAPTER 4 Eggs 65
CHAPTER 5 Fats and Oils 77
CHAPTER 6 Milk and Dairy Products 89
CHAPTER 7 Thickeners: Starches, Gelatin, and Gums 101
CHAPTER 8 Chocolate 113
CHAPTER 9 Water 129
CHAPTER 10 Salt 135
CHAPTER 11 The Physics of Heat 141
CHAPTER 12 Bread and Other Yeast-Risen Products 151
CHAPTER 13 Laminates 175
CHAPTER 14 Cake Baking 187
CHAPTER 15 Egg Cookery: Custards, Souffles, Meringues, Buttercream, and Pate a Choux 207
CHAPTER 16 Pies and Tarts 223
CHAPTER 17 Cookies 237
CHAPTER 18 Sugar Syrups and Candymaking 247
Appendix 259
High-Altitude Baking 259
Metric Conversions and Other Helpful Information 260
Weight-Volume Equivalents for Common Ingredients 262
Bibliography 267
Index 273
