"A comprehensive baking bible for the twenty-first century from the James Beard nominee who has redefined American baking. With 120 scientifically grounded recipes for sweet and savory baked goods anyone can master."-- Weller and Carreño have created a comprehensive baking bible for the twenty-first century. Their recipes produce impossibly delicious-- and impossibly beautiful-- baked goods. A chemical engineer before she became a baker, Weller explains the whys and how of baking, so home cooks can achieve perfect results every time. -- adapted from back cover Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Introduction. Setting yourself up for success ; Ingredients ; Equipment and tools ; Yeast tutorial ; Sourdough starter ; Wrapping dough -- Savory breads -- Sweet yeasted breads -- Laminated pastries -- A short and sweet chapter on fried dough -- Pies and tarts -- Layer cakes and frostings -- Quick breads and casual cakes -- Cookies and bars.