Sift The Elements of Great Baking, US Edition

"Sift is a marvel of completeness, sound advice, encouragement, and joy. We're so lucky to have this book!"-Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with Dorie
Sift begins with the foundational ingredients that underpin great bakes-flour, sugar, eggs, fat-before delving into the techniques that bring recipes to life: texture, color, how things rise, and a technical overview. 100 tested, tried, and true recipes follow and are organized by difficulty and time commitment, ranging from easy 30-minute cakes to spectacular showstoppers you can devote a weekend to, including:
* Bake in an afternoon: Marble Cake with Chocolate Frosting, Lemon Curd Meringue Tarts with Blackberries, Miso Walnut Double-Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies
* Bake in a day: Mango Shortcake with Candied Lime, Fancy Rhubarb Tart, Olive Oil Brie-oche with Roasted Grapes, Honey, and Thyme
* Bake in a weekend: 3-Day Focaccia; Pain au Chocolat; Classic Fruit Custard Danish
Gorgeous photos accompany every recipe and the infographic-style illustrations help home bakers easily grasp the hows and whys of baking so they can tackle any project with confidence.