The Southern Pie Book ) – September 17, 2013 Author: Jan Moon | Language: English | ISBN:
0848739639 | Format: PDF
The Southern Pie Book ) – September 17, 2013 Description
About the Author
Jan Moon is the author of Southern Living Big Book of Cupcakes, the first cookbook she has authored with Southern Living and Oxmoor House. As the owner of Dreamcakes Bakery in Birmingham, Alabama, and having worked in the test kitchens of Southern Living and Cooking Light, Jan Moon is not only an expert on baking but also has a history with Southern Living brand, making a collaboration between the two not only a perfect fit but a proven success.
- Series: Southern Living (Paperback Oxmoor)
- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Oxmoor House (September 17, 2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0848739639
- ISBN-13: 978-0848739638
- Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
I have a confession to make. I consider myself an accomplished cook, but my Achilles heel in the culinary department is pie making. There's something about making a crust that makes me as nervous as can be. I bought a pie book this year, but it seemed a little past the skill level of this novice pie baker. So I decided to buy this book as an early Christmas gift to myself. I am beyond happy that I bought it!
The book is a softcover with a durable cover that looks to wipe clean. My only complaint is that you need a cookbook stand to actively cook from it. It is laid out well with a wonderful cross-referenced index, and the pictures, oh the pictures! The pictures are full page for each and every pie, and they make you declare that you will master the art of pies.
The book is divided as follows: pie and tart crusts; cream, meringue, and ice cream pies; tarts and galettes; slab pies; pie toppings; classic southern pies; fruit pies; cobblers and crisps; hand pies and fried pies; equipment; ingredients; and crust index. My favorite sections are the pie and tart crusts chapter as well as the crust index. The crust index is a genius two page spread that lets you choose one of the crust recipes and pair it with a suggested filling. This way, you can make a pie anytime by utilizing a crust you re comfortable making and handling. You don't have to be a pastry pro to pull off these recipes--there are a number of press in the pan crusts. I find this very reassuring. If you're a pastry pro, they show you how to make a lattice crust or do a decorative crust edge.
You will find a wide array of pies, something to please everyone.
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