Introduction -- What you need. The ten main ingredients ; In a pinch ; Chef Mel's pantry essentials ; Build yoruself a baking arsenal -- Basic baking techniques -- The master recipes. Doughs ; Buttercream -- Small bites -- Let's celebate -- Quick treats -- Let's get technical.
Summary:
Chef Melodie 'Mel' Asseraf is a two-time champion of Food Network's hit show, Chopped, and was trained in classical French cuisine in Paris. Her simple yet elegant sweets have been a social media sensation--and now, she's excited to bring the joy of baking to your home. Mel demystifies French techniques and shows you how to use them, along with ten basic ingredients, to make everything from simple cookies, biscotti, bars, and the best brownies you've ever tasted, to impressive French pastries and celebratory desserts. Whether it's making a quick sweet treat to enjoy while you're binging your favorite show, or creating an elegant Pear Amandine tart for your most elegrant dinner party, you can find any dessert your sweet tooth desires! With 100 recipes, clear, concise instructions, handy chef's tips, and information on everything you need in your baking arsenal, Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche is the only baking book you'll ever need!
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