Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Baking contains everything you need to master the art of baking. This amazing cookbook offers detailed descriptions of equipment—both the basics and the tools for the more experienced baker—and it explains all the standard baking ingredients and fundamental baking techniques. With more than 130 recipes for breads, muffins, pies, tarts, cakes, cookies, pastries, custards, and soufflés, this complete recipe collection will encourage you to put your newfound baking knowledge to work immediately. And for inspiration and motivation, you’ll enjoy lots of gorgeous full-color photographs throughout!