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Great Pies & Tarts |
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by: CAROLE WALTER
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.8652 EAN: 9780517703984 ISBN: 051770398X Label: Clarkson Potter Languages: Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 488 Publication Date: April 07, 1998 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Release Date: April 07, 1998 Studio: Clarkson Potter Editorial Review: Product Description: In her newest book, the author of "Great Cakes" reveals everything one needs to know in order to bake countless variations of fruit and berry pies, decadent and delicious cream pies, and a glorious assortment of cobblers, crisps, savory pies, and tarts color photo insert National publicity. . Amazon.com Review: For anyone interested in baking terrific pies and tarts, this is the book to own. Such a fuss is made over pie and tart disasters, over the uncanny inability of some to make a perfect pie crust dough and whatnot, and really, to no end. So what? Go work on your perfect golf swing. The thrill is in the trying, again and again, and Walter makes you want to try. Two minor caveats: The layout for the front end of the book, which includes the vital section called "The Primer," is unfortunate. It's all but impossible to look at for any length of time, let alone to read and study. Page after page of four columns of black type per page is tiresome on the eyes. If Carole Walter baked pies that looked like this layout, she'd be thrown out of the state fair. The other minor note is the extensive use of the food processor. Either have one first, or buy one with this book. Beyond that, the challenge is clear. If Fruity Viennese Linzer Tart sounds good to you, this is the place to learn absolutely everything you need to know to make it. Or how about the classic Key Lime Pie? Or a White Chocolate Caffe Tart? If you get into this book and embrace the idea that practice makes perfect, or thereabouts, you are in for some exciting baking. The pastry doughs and crunchy shells are worth the price of admission, because once mastered, your only limitations for mixing up shells and ingredients are your own imagination. Carole Walter may have written the greatest liberation text of the year. You shall overcome any residual fear you might have of trying your hand at pie and tart baking if you follow this book from page one to the sweet, sweet end. -- Schuyler Ingle Related Items:
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 Rating:  - This is a baking bible...I love this book! It is very visually appealing and makes me want to bake just looking at and reading it. It's got great instructions for the new-to-baking pies and tarts that dispel the belief that it's a hard thing to do and wonderful recipes for even the most seasoned baker. It's full of great information. Rating: - AwesomeShe writes the best cookbooks. There is never a bad recipe in her books. Everything turns out perfect every time!! Amazing Rating: - Excellent Cooks Need this Book... I have this book and have bought it for my daughters... this is the best pie tart book I have ever used. Cooks who love pies/tarts will appreciate this book and Ms. Walters newer version, I also have. This is a great gift for a bride or new cook. First place I go for a special dessert. I use to think I made the world's best pumpkin pie, until I tried the one in this book, with the pecan crust. It is out of this world, rich, elegant and simple. Rating: - Brilliant pie cookbookI *could not* make a pie or tart before this book. The layout is brilliant, helping you get a firm grasp on the basics then allowing you to branch from there. The recipes work and people now ooh and ahh at my pies and tarts. Seriously. She really makes it easy and lets you in on the little tips and tricks that bring you from average to outstanding pastry. Also, there are always excellent alternatives to using a food processor. I never use one and I very much disagree with that portion of the amazon review. This is probably the most useful cookbook I own, and I've probably got at least 100 of them.
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