Classic German Baking: The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, from Pfe

<b>From her cheerful Berlin kitchen, Luisa Weiss shares more than 100 rigorously researched and tested recipes, gathered from expert bakers, friends, family, and time-honored sources throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. </b> <p/>German baking has influenced baking traditions around the world for generations and is a source of great nostalgia for those of German and Central European heritage. Yet the very best recipes for Germany's cookies, cakes, tortes, and breads, passed down through generations, have never before been collected and perfected for contemporary American home bakers. Enter Luisa Weiss, the Berlin-based creator of the adored <i>Wednesday Chef </i>blog and self-taught ambassador of the German baking canon. <p/>Whether you're in the mood for the simple yet emblematic <i>Streuselkuchen</i>, crisp and flaky <i>Strudel</i>, or classic breakfast <i>Br tchen</i>, every recipe you're looking for is here, along with detailed advice to ensure success plus delightful storytelling about the origins, meaning, and rituals behind the recipes. Paired with more than 100 photographs of Berlin and delectable baked goods, such as <i>Elisenlebkuchen</i>, <i>Marmorierter Mohnkuchen</i>, and S<i>chwarzw lder Kirschtorte</i>, this book will encourage home bakers of all skill levels to delve into the charm of Germany's rich baking tradition.<br><i><br>Classic German Baking </i>is an authoritative collection of recipes that provides delicious inspiration for any time of day, w