Hey everyone,

I've asked this group for cookbook recommendations in the past, and I've
always gotten great suggestions. Every book I've purchased that was
recommended here was awesome and exactly what I was looking for. So
thanks!

Now, I'm going to ask for another. My girlfriend (bless'erheart) has
been getting into baking recently and really enjoys it. Regular breads,
specialty breads, pastries, cookies, pies, etc. She has expressed a
desire for a sort of 'definitive guide' to baking. One that isn't just a
collection of recipes, but goes into the history, science and principle
of ingredients, techniques and methods. Kind of like how Irma Rombauer
gets into the details in Joy of Cooking, but scoped to baking. It would
be great if the book also had a gluten-free section (she has some
roommates with gluten allergies) but this isn't a requirement. That can
be another book for another day.

What say r.f.c for a book or selection of books that cover baking to this
degree?

Thanks,

-J







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