The Art of French Baking

The classic collection of more than 350 authentic French dessert recipes from the ultimate authority on French home cooking

From eclairs to souffles and macarons to madeleines, when it comes to desserts, no one does it better than the French. With Ginette Mathiot as your guide, beautiful, elegant and delicious French desserts are easy to create at home. The Art of French Baking is the definitive collection of authentic French pastry and dessert recipes.

This gorgeous cookbook contains more than 350 accessible recipes for the home baker, from Tarte Tatin and Hazelnut Petit Fours to Cherry Tartlets and Choux Buns, as well as more than 100 recipes for jams, preserves, compotes, and pickles.

Novice bakers will appreciate step-by-step guides to classic pastry techniques and expert advice for troubleshooting common pastry problems, while home cooks of all skill levels will discover sweet treats to suit every palate. An introduction by the Parisian food writer and blogger, Clothilde Dusoulier, completes this elegant companion.