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ISBN Number: 9781602392625
Written by: Favish, Melody
Published by: Skyhouse Pub.
Filed Under: Cookies
Filed Under: Cake
Filed Under: Methods, Baking
Filed Under: Courses & Dishes, Cakes
Filed Under: Baking
Date of Publication: June 2008
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: General/trade
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 188
Book Size: 8 x 6 in
A full-color guide to delectable Swedish cakes and cookies—3.4 million copies sold in Sweden, a copy for every Swedish family!Swedish Cakes and Cookies has become a modern classic since it was first published in 1945. Modernized and improved over the years, today's full-color edition, with beautiful photographs of each recipe, contains nearly 300 recipes. Some, such as Berry Muffins, Coconut Macaroons, Linzer Torte, and Jelly Doughnuts, may be familiar, while others, such as German Lemon Cake, Almond Meringues, Truffle Tarts, and Toffee Crunch Torte, are deliciously unique. Gluten-free, egg-free, and sugar-free recipes ensure that this book is accessible to all dessert lovers. Beginners and experts will be reminded that baking is both easy and enjoyable when they read the practical advice and step-by-step instructions in each section. Swedish Cakes and Cookies is an essential resource for any home baker, and for anyone who loves to meet with friends for coffee and cake. 300 color photographs.
Review:
"Originally published in 1945, this cookbook has sold over 3.4 million copies in Sweden, according to the publisher, and is now available in the U.S. for the first time. In a country that celebrates most special occasions with a coffee klatch that includes seven different kinds of cookies, this guide has served as a culinary bible. With more than 300 recipes — many of which have been culled from bake-off contest winners — the book is divided into categories like 'Sweet Breads,' 'Rolls,' 'Rusks' and 'Cakes.' Among the popular treats are the buttery wreath and pretzel-shaped cookies familiar to collectors of cookie tins; several variations on Danish pastry; puffy, raisin-studded saffron buns eaten around Christmas time; and Prinsesstrta, an elaborate sponge, preserves, marzipan and cream confection typically found at the coffee klatch. Also included are several gluten-free, egg-free and sugar-free sweets. Though the recipes themselves are short on direction, tips for using the proper equipment and ingredients, and strategies for achieving the desired look and textures, are interspersed throughout. As many American readers have tried Swedish cuisine only at their local Ikea store, this cookbook provides a window to a celebratory culture and its many intriguing flavors." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
Synopsis:
A full-color guide to delectable Swedish cakes and cookies-3.4 million copies sold in Sweden, a copy for every Swedish family!
