The dessert bible
(Book)

Includes index.

Master chef & Cook's Illustrated founder & editor Chris Kimball presents the best & easiest way to make more than 300 of America's favorite desserts. The Dessert Bible is the definitive dessert cookbook for the American home cook. Chris Kimball reviews equipment from mixers to rolling pins & discusses which are the best ingredients regarding types of flour, sugar, baking chocolate, & more. He explains basic techniques like beating & folding in egg whites, working with pie dough & folding flour into batters. The recipes include layer cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, brownies, puddings, mousses, ice cream, sorbets, fruit desserts, sauces & frostings. In addition, Kimball offers a section on favorite restaurant desserts from around the country that can be made at home.