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Critically acclaimed baking expert and media star Samantha Seneviratne dispels common baking myths and fears - and shares 100 of her favorite irresistible recipes.Star baker Samantha Seneviratne wants to tell you the baking secrets of industry pros: You can soften butter in a microwave in seconds, without melting it. Don't bother sifting flour. No stand mixer? No problem - you can mix it by hand. Test the doneness of a cake without toothpicks (who actually has those?) . Make a custard with a dump and stir method. Tempering schmempering.Break free from common baking myths, fears, and unnecessarily fussy procedures, with Bake Smart, filled with Sam's tips and warm reassurances plus 100 stunning, mouth-watering recipes that are surprisingly achievable for any home baker.
About the Author
SAMANTHA SENEVIRATNE is a James Beard Award-nominated food writer, recipe developer, and food stylist. She is a graduate of the International Culinary Center and has worked as a food editor in the test kitchens of Good Housekeeping, Fine Cooking, and Martha Stewart's Everyday Food. She blogs about dessert at Love, Cake (Lovecommacake.com) .
