Panes, masas y postres clásicos - Matthew Jones

Classic breads, doughs and desserts - A bakery and pastry master class

Whatever your level, this amazing book will turn you into an expert home baker. It contains 90 easy recipes, including sweet and savory classics and many seasonal favorites, so you can enjoy baking breads and pastries like a pro in the home kitchen. From simple basics, such as victoria sponge cake, rustic bread or chocolate chip cookies, to the irresistible sophistication of Swiss rolls with fruit, babka bread or the unbeatable doughnuts in classic breads, doughs and desserts, you'll even find recipes for compotes, jams and candied fruit to complement your creations.

Each chapter of the book offers recipes of varying complexity and requiring varying levels of skill. It is recommended that you start with the most basic and work your way up to the more complex as you acquire knowledge and skills, although that doesn't stop you from jumping on a recipe that catches your eye and trying to make it. Go for it: passion and enthusiasm always pay off. This book is a collection of the favorite recipes of Matthew Jones -director of the London bakery Bread Ahead-, tested and validated in his pastry school and preferred by his customers. According to its author, the best advice he can give to a pastry chef who is just starting out is to be patient and practice, because when you stay committed, you get great results.

As for recipes, Matthew Jones advises to always read them more than once before starting: knowing how much time a recipe takes and planning ahead will make you feel more prepared and relaxed. Weigh the ingredients and lay everything out before you start. These are the first steps to success. The utensils and ingredients will also determine the outcome - the butter you use, the type of flour, the oven. When you feel comfortable enough, you can explore your own creativity; this book is a guide for you to take these recipes, master them, and then customize them. Whether you're just starting out on your journey as a baker and pastry chef, already have some experience and are looking for more inspiration, or want to polish your technique, this is the ultimate collection of recipes you'll use again and again, with all the information you need to prepare classic and modern breads, doughs and desserts.