Sift: The Elements of Great Baking

"Her palate and mind thrill me in equal measure and I cannot wait to read, learn from, and celebrate this book."--Samin Nosrat

Sift begins with the foundational ingredients that underpin great bakes--flour, sugar, eggs, fat--before delving into the techniques that bring recipes to life: texture, color, how things rise, and a technical overview. 100 tested, tried, and true recipes follow and are organized by difficulty and time commitment, ranging from easy 30-minute cakes to spectacular showstoppers you can devote a weekend to, including:

- Bake in an afternoon: Plum Sandwich Cake, Mocha Chocolate Chip Cake Bars, and 10-minute Mango Cheesecake
- Bake in a day: Chocolate Mousse Cloud Cake, Fancy Rhubarb Tart with Pistachio Custard, and Olive Oil Brie-oche
- Bake over a weekend: Clementine Cr鋗e Fraiche Ice Cream Cake, Grilled Cheese Za'atar Pain Suisse, and Honey Mandarin Buns

Gorgeous photos accompany every recipe and the infographic-style illustrations help home bakers easily grasp the hows and whys of baking so they can tackle any project with confidence.