By the King Arthur Flour Company
611 Pages
Hardcover
2006, The Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881507199
$35.00
Review by Cheri Sicard
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We've all heard the advice, ad nauseum -- eat more whole grains, eat more whole grains. But for many Americans, the subject of whole grains are confusing. "What exactly are they. Why do I need to eat them. How do I cook with them? Don't whole grain foods taste like cardboard and sawdust?"

This book teaches you just enough to get familiar with the different types of whole grains and how to best use them, without bogging you down with a lot of superfluous information that you don't really need. After all, this is primarily a cookbook, not a nutrition lesson. As such, the editors have put most people's biggest whole grain fears to rest -- bland taste and heavy texture. All of the recipes in this book (over 400 of them) have been meticulously tested and tested again to make sure they stood on their own. In other words, tasters couldn't say "the recipe tastes good for a whole grain product." In fact many tasters didn't even know they were tasting whole grain products. Bottom line, the finished recipe has to taste great, period.

The scope of the book is astounding, any baked favorite you may have had can now be made with whole grains -- breads, cakes, cookies, pastries and more. Each recipe contains nutritional information for those who like to keep track. Instructions are clear and detailed, with sidebars to explain special techniques, tools and ingredients. Likewise, even beginner cooks should be able to get great results -- just measure carefully and follow the directions.

Chapters include: Breakfasts; Quick Breads, muffins, Coffeecakes, Biscuits, and Scones; Crisps, Cobblers, and Puddings; Flatbreads and Crackers; Yeast breads; Sourdough; Cookies and Bars; Cakes; Pie and Quiche; Pastry; The Whole Grains.

Appendices include: Cooking Grains; Ingredient Weights; Where to Buy; Glossary.

Sample Recipes from Whole Grain Baking

• Moist Bran Muffins
• Nectarine Upsidedown Cake
• Dark and Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

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