Sarabeth\'s Bakery

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 CONTENTSForewordIntroductionThe Baker's PantryChapter One: Morning PastriesPuff PastryCroissant DoughDanish DoughApple TurnoversCroissantsAlmond CroissantsPains au ChocolatPains de MatinPains aux RaisinsCheese and Raisin DanishFruit DanishChocolate BabkaBriocheChapter Two: Muffins and MoreBanana Streusel MuffinsBlueberry Crumb MuffinsVariation: Raspberry Crumb MuffinsBran MuffinsDouble Corn MuffinsMaple MuffinsPumpkin MuffinsCurrant SconesButtermilk BiscuitsEnglish MuffinsChapter Three: Beautiful BreadsApple Cinnamon LoafChallahVariation: Raisin ChallahCinnamon Raisin LoafDinner RollsRosemary FocacciaSarabeth's House BreadPain de MieStollenViennese KugelhopfChapter Four: Everyday CakesMrs. Stein's Chocolate CakeMargaret's Espresso CakeOrange Chocolate Chiffon CakeRuby CakeThree-Seed CakeChocolate Soufflé CakeCheesecake with Orange Marmalade SauceCarrot CakeSir Francis Crumb CakesBlack Beauty CupcakesChapter Five: Party Cakes and CompanyVanilla GénoiseHazelnut GénoiseChocolate Orange CakePâte à ChouxChocolate Truffle Cake Hazelnut-Espresso Roulade Lemon-Raspberry Cake Raspberries and Cream Charlotte Coconut and Mango Cake Mille-Feuille with Summer Berries Éclairs with White Chocolate Cream Chapter Six: Pies and TartsTender Pie DoughSweet Tart Dough Almond Pastry DoughRustic Apple Streusel Pie Apple Bretonne Tartlets Banana Cream Pie Individual Deep-dish Peach Crumb PiesVariation: Blueberry Crumb Pies Lemon Cream Tart with Strawberries Lemon Meringue Tartlets Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Pecan and Bourbon Tart Chapter Seven: Plain and Fancy CookiesChocolate Chubbies Pecan Moons Chocolate Clouds Chocolate Marmalade Cookies Ladyfingers Linzer Hearts Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Palmiers Rugelach Buttery Shortbread Brownies Chapter Eight: Spoon DessertsCrème Brûlée Orange Blossom Crème Caramel Triple-Chocolate Chocolate Pudding Creamy Rice Pudding Raspberry Bread Pudding Chocolate Orange Tiramisù Chapter Nine: Frozen DessertsIce-Cream Cones Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Variation: Blueberry Bombe Strawberry Ice Cream Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream Espresso Ice Cream Butter Pecan Ice Cream Butter Pecan Profiteroles Maple Ice Cream Frutti di Bosco Sorbet Tuiles Piña Colada Sorbet Chapter Ten: Spreadable FruitsBlackberry Jam Chunky Apple Preserves Billy's Blueberry Jam Variation: Raspberry Jam Lemony Pear-Pineapple Preserves Strawberry-Peach Preserves Cherry-Plum Preserves Chapter Eleven: Frostings, Fillings, and Sweet SaucesMeringue Buttercream Variation: Lemon-Rose Buttercream Variation: Hazelnut Buttercream Variation: Mango Buttercream Pastry Cream Lemon CurdButterscotch Sauce Chocolate Sauce Raspberry Sauce Whipped Cream Simple Syrup Apricot Glaze Plumped Vanilla Beans Variation: Vanilla DustSources Conversion Charts Index Acknowledgements