From the New York Times bestselling author of The Book on Pie and The Fearless Baker, a savory baking book for delicious baked goods at any time of day.
Savory Baking is the next best thing to a private baking and pastry class from star food stylist and baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell, given in her signature fun and reassuring style. Not only are each of her recipes intensely crave-able, they also offer inventive inspirations and variations for endless, out-of-the-box customizations and more flexibility.
Take her Buttermilk Biscuits, for instance, which comes together in a single bowl. You can cut them in different shapes—Erin prefers squares so there’s no scrap dough left. And she suggests adding cheese (or fresh herbs or bacon) for bolder flavor. Or substituting the buttermilk with sour cream or crème fraiche for a je ne sais quoi tang. Or adding her green chile gravy when serving. Or make a monkey bread made of biscuit dough! Or...
Chapters span all day (and night) for freshly baked goods whenever the mood strikes:
➼ Easy & Essential Bakes
➼ Stovetop Savories
➼ Yeasted Doughs
➼ Pizzas, Flatbreads, & Stuffed Breads
➼ Pastries
➼ Snacks, Bites, & Apps
➼ Pies and Tarts
And for those who can’t shake the sugar, there are “sweet tooth breaks” throughout. With Erin’s can-do encouragement, expert tips, and “Prep School” features to get you equipped with basic techniques throughout, this sweeping and beautifully photographed guide to savory baking will exponentially expand your savory baking repertoire with a ton of delicious fun.
Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner & Everything in Between
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Note from my Publisher for International Readers:
Savory Baking is available from a wide range of retailers for international distribution. International Amazon sites and other major international book retailers should have it available. At this time, I don’t have a regular recommended source to purchase the book from that offers international shipping, and it has only been released in English.
Praise
“Savory Baking is chock-full of deliciousness and information for a novice baker up to a seasoned one. The addition of variations and alternative inclusions makes for a welcome multiplier of recipes! I learned so much from reading it; now I’m ready to attempt phyllo! ”
“Erin effortlessly crosses over from the sweet side in her fabulous ode to the savory side of baking, featuring flatbreads, pizzas, tarts, breads, and more! Savory Baking truly is one of the most exciting baking books I’ve seen. From breakfast scones, buckwheat crepes, and waffles with fried chicken to cheese-stuffed pretzels, crispy baby baguettes and ‘bakery-level treats’ like ham and cheese croissants, chile-crunch gougères, and bánh patê sô filled with mushrooms and garlic, Erin’s got you covered with easy-to-follow instructions and spot-on tips to ensure success . . . for treats you’ll love any time of the day!”
“I don’t know how anyone could thumb through Savory Baking and not wind up taking it home—every page radiates such warmth and charm. If you fancy yourself more of a cook than a baker, the recipes here will play to those strengths while helping you flex some pastry muscle. At the same time, Erin encourages seasoned bakers to build up a new arsenal of techniques—and mindsets. The art of baking covers such vast territory beyond those familiar powdered sugar snowcaps. ”
Credits
Photography
Mark Weinberg
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