Before a pastry chef can create, he or she must understand the basic science underlying baking. The new edition of this invaluable reference provides this information in a concise and accessible way, guided throughout by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice.

Before a pastry chef can create, he or she must understand the basic science underlying baking and pastry. The new edition of this invalu-able reference provides this information in a concise and accessible way, guided throughout by contemporary baking and pastry research and practice.