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Name: Understanding baking
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Author: Joseph Amendola

📘 Understanding baking by Joseph Amendola

Understanding Baking offers a clear, accessible exploration of the scientific principles that underpin every baking process. The book teaches readers how to select appropriate flours, grasp the chemistry of leavening agents, and apply new baking ingredients and additives to improve their recipes. With straightforward explanations and contemporary research, it serves as an essential companion for anyone serious about elevating their baking skills.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Baking

Authors: Joseph Amendola

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