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More About This Title In the Hands of a Baker
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In the Hands of a Baker from The Culinary Institute of America helps bakers and pastry chefs identify, understand, and utilize the tools and equipment needed for successful professional baking. This indispensable book provides in-depth information on how to choose the best equipment for any baking job—from scaling and measuring tools to cutting and confectionery tools, and from small appliances to bakeware and beyond—along with proper techniques for handling and maintaining that equipment. The text also covers basic and specialized tools for every area of expertise in the craft, including baking bread, making chocolates and candies, and creating cakes and pastries. Chapters range from organizing a station to understanding the differences between home and professional equipment. This valuable resource also features step-by-step instructions with supporting photography and illustrations throughout—all in one affordable package.
- A perfect pastry kitchen companion, this title provides guidance on purchasing the correct equipment, organizing a workstation, and proper care and cleaning of all types of baking tools
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Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is anindependent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's andassociate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, aswell as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beveragestudies. A network of more than 45,000 alumni has helped the CIAearn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college.The CIA, which also offers courses for professionals and foodenthusiasts, as well as consulting services for the foodservice andhospitality industry, has campuses in Hyde Park, New York; St. Helena, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore.
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Introduction vi
THE BAKING AND PASTRY PROFESSIONAL 1
SCALING AND MEASURING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 5
CUTTING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 17
SMALL TOOLS AND APPLIANCES USAGE AND TECHNIQUES 29
BREAD BAKING AND QUICK-BREAD MAKING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS 53
PASTRY, CAKE, AND COOKIE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES 75
CHOCOLATE, DÉCOR, AND CONFECTIONERY 109
BAKEWARE 139
Glossary 151
Appendix 155
Readings and Resources 158
Index 160
