The Modern Baker

"Never again will anyone be able to say either, ‘I love to cook, but can’t bake,’ or ‘I’ve got all the baking books I need.’ In one volume Nick Malgieri has carefully worked out recipes for everyone from the most timid novice to the seasoned pro who is looking for a few special tricks. If you have an oven you need The Modern Baker." — Maida Heatter

“Clean and inviting, Nick Malgieri’s The Modern Baker provides autumn’s earliest motivation to position the middle oven rack and preheat to 350 degrees.  For mainstream bakers, this recipe collection is complete, comprehensive and a joy to behold.” —The Washington Post

Why shouldn’t baking be an everyday event?  With the right teacher, simplified techniques, and gorgeous step-by-step photo tutorials to guide the way, everyone can make freshly baked loaves, crisp flatbreads, savory tarts, and rich desserts – in record time.  The Modern Baker, a collection of 150 straightforward recipes with gourmet appeal, strives to bring success to even the busiest of bakers, with the bulk of the preparation taking under one hour.

 

About Nick Malgieri

Nick Malgieri, former Executive Pastry Chef at Windows on the World, is a 1996 inductee into Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America. The bestselling author of eight cookbooks, Malgieri currently directs the baking program at the Institute of Culinary Education. Malgieri's recipes have been published in the New York Times, Cuisine, Family Circle, McCall's, Ladies' Home Journal, and other magazines and newspapers throughout the United States. He is the author of articles for the Los Angeles Times Syndicate and his writing has appeared in the New York Daily News, Gourmet, Chocolatier, Food & Wine, and Cook's Illustrated. Malgieri has appeared on all the national morning shows, local U.S. television, and "Chef du Jour," Cook's Choice, "Bakers Dozen," and "Cooking Live" on the Food Network, and appearances with Julia Child on "Baking with Julia," as well as with Martha Stewart. Visit Nick at www.themodernbaker.net

Watch an exclusive video below of Nick Malgieri making focaccia