Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours

Mastering the art of baking, presented step-by-step through recipes from the legendary New York City baker. In the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Highline District is a destination that is beloved by discriminating dessert lovers--Sarabeth's Bakery. Sarabeth Levine offers an irresistible array of scones, muffins, croissants, cookies, and other classic desserts. This important addition to the baking book canon has been anxiously awaited by the extraordinary baker's countless fans. It features more than one hundred inspiring recipes for her signature baked goods, ranging from unique English muffins and luscious banana cream pie with vanilla bean pastry to creamy chocolate pudding. Recipes for the perfect accompaniment to her buttery pastries--her legendary spreadable fruits--are also included. Step-by-step instructional photographs teach the baking techniques that make Sarabeth stand apart. Tips on such topics as making a decorative piecrust edge are also discussed in this user-friendly primer. The exquisite photography shows the home baker creative ways for sharing these wonders with friends and family. TABLE OF CONTENTS ForewordIntroductionThe Baker's Pantry Chapter One: Morning PastriesPuff PastryCroissant DoughDanish DoughApple TurnoversCroissantsAlmond CroissantsPains au ChocolatPains de MatinPains aux RaisinsCheese and Raisin DanishFruit DanishChocolate BabkaBrioche Chapter Two: Muffins and MoreBanana Streusel MuffinsBlueberry Crumb MuffinsVariation: Raspberry Crumb MuffinsBran MuffinsDouble Corn MuffinsMaple MuffinsPumpkin MuffinsCurrant SconesButtermilk BiscuitsEnglish Muffins Chapter Three: Beautiful BreadsApple Cinnamon LoafChallahVariation: Raisin ChallahCinnamon Raisin LoafDinner RollsRosemary FocacciaSarabeth's House BreadPain de MieStollenViennese Kugelhopf Chapter Four: Everyday CakesMrs. Stein's Chocolate CakeMargaret's Espresso CakeOrange Chocolate Chiffon CakeRuby CakeThree-Seed CakeChocolate Souffle CakeCheesecake with Orange Marmalade SauceCarrot Cak