The Art and Soul of Baking, by Cindy Mushet

The high season of baking is approaching: The cooler weather, the abundance of autumn fruit, the holidays, and the pure joy of the act itself.

In time for this season, a new publication has hit the shelves (or in my case the internet bookstore), The Art and Soul of Baking, by Cindy Mushet.

From Jessica's Biscuit:

"The Art and Soul of Baking guides readers through the world of baking, where alluring aromas of chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon fill the air and tempt the palate. Culinary authority Sur La Table teams with professional pastry chef and baking instructor Cindy Mushet to create the ultimate book for bakers. The Art and Soul of Baking demystifies the friendly science of baking through delicious recipes and photography sequences that illustrate proper techniques for carmelizing sugar, or working with croissant dough.

From tantalizing tarts, decadent cakes, and delicious cookies, to more complex creations like crusty breads and flaky pastries, to melt-in-your-mouth meringues, and lighter-than-air souffles, The Art and Soul of Baking offers the instruction of a private baking class at home. Beautiful photographs and more than 250 fool-proof recipes, as well as information on over 100 popular baking ingredients and more than 50 pieces of baking equipment, ensure that Sur La Table's The Art and Soul of Baking is destined to inspire passion in any baker and make the craft of baking not just accessible, but a true passion."

The Art and Soul of Baking (HC )
by Cindy Mushet
Hardcover 464 Pages
Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel
Pub. Date: Sep 15, 2008
Color Photographs
ISBN-10:0740773348
ISBN-13:9780740773341

Available online from Jessica's Biscuit and Barnes and Noble.