Download or read book The Baker's Manual written by Joseph Amendola and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-09-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to understanding basic pastry methods and techniques, pastry chefs must also master the basic - formulas, - or recipes, that underlie their craft (for example, puff pastry, which can be used to create everything from turnovers and napoleons to brie en croûte). This book brings together close to 200 baking and pastry formulas in a single, indispensable reference.