The Old-Fashioned Baking Book
The Old-Fashioned Baking Book by Jim Fobel, published by Random House Publishing Group in 1987, offers a collection of baking recipes that have been refined for modern palates. This first edition, comprising 207 pages, showcases recipes inspired by Fobel’s grandmother, mother, and aunts, ensuring that traditional flavors are preserved while adapting to contemporary tastes.
Readers will find a variety of baking methods presented with clear and straightforward instructions, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. The book emphasizes a reduction in sugar without compromising the delightful flavors of the recipes. With a focus on cooking and baking techniques, this edition serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to explore classic baking with a modern twist.
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Jim Fobel, a protege of James Beard and frequent contributor to Food & Wine and other magazines, recreates for this book the best of many hundreds of baking recipes perfected by his grandmother, his mother and his aunts. The recipes have been adjusted for contemporary tastes – cutting down the amount of sugar called for, without sacrificing their delectable goodness. And every recipe has clear, easy to follow instructions that can be handled by bakers of every level of expertise.
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