Easily the best baking book we've seen in years, this volume truly accomplishes the daunting task of translating its author's enormous passion for baking into print media.

Chef and master baker Marcy Goldman is also the creator and host of BetterBaking.com and a Julia Child award nominee. Yet with all her shining achievements, she has more than ever to be proud of with this book. It's filled with over 220 fabulous baked goods recipes - all reputation makers in their own right - along with 160 beautiful full color photographs - over half which illustrate important techniques. Between the photos and Marcy's entertaining and insightful text that includes lots of tips and tricks honed from years of hands on experience - all readers are bound to become better bakers. Even if you've had trouble with baked goods in the past, Marcy's fresh, straight forward and thorough approach will make the process of baking both fun and successful.

We also loved the comprehensiveness of the book. While desserts and sweet treats are more than adequately represented, there are also plenty of savory recipes like pizzas and breads to keep you in baked goods throughout the meal -- should you so choose. The recipes range from simple to spectacular - coffee cakes and scones, to decadent special occasion masterpieces - and everything in between.

Chapters Include: Baking Secrets; Loaves, Large and Small; Pizza and Other Flatbreads; Scones and Biscuits; The Muffin Shop; The Cookie Jar; The Biscotti Bakery; Bars and Squares; Quick breads and Coffee Cakes; Pies, Tarts, and Pastries; Sweet Yeast Baking; Cake Creations; Say Cheesecake; Holiday Baking; Grainy Goodness; Baker in a Hurry.