Raab, Evelyn. The clueless baker; baking from scratch—easy as pie - Book Review

Kliatt, March, 2002 by Shirley Reis

Firefly. 215p. index. c2001. 1-55209-593-2. $12.95. JSA

This is a fabulous book for both the novice and relatively experienced baker. Anyone who has ever tried to bake something and had it not "turn out" will love This book. Basic skills are outlined in the 11-step program along with a marvelous section That describes the basic equipment needed for most projects. An excellent section called "The Clueless Cupboard" includes absolute necessities, emergency substitutions and a detailed section about the basic ingredients used in most baking projects. Another wonderful section answers a variety of related questions such as: Is there an easy way to separate an egg?, or flour--when to sift or not sift? More than 100 tested, clearly written recipes incorporate a variety of basic ingredients. Some of the tantalizing treats are: Blender Peanut Butter Muffins, Soft Ginger Cookies, Zingy Lemon Squares, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and Orange Cappuccino Pudding Cake. An extensive glossary is included along with a detailed index that makes this easy to use. Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI