Mom’s Big Book of Baking
200 Simple, Foolproof Family Favorites for Birthday Parties, Bake Sales, and More
Those whose mothers made the world’s best apple pie know that baked goods made for and with children are the stuff of family memories. But before creating warm and fuzzy memories, you need recipes that allow you to bake without fear and don’t keep you chained to the kitchen for hours. Mom’s Big Book of Baking has more than 200 recipes tailor-made for today’s extremely busy moms. The recipes are all tested in a real mom’s kitchen (Lauren Chattman’s) and tasted by real kids (her own).
Chattman has created streamlined recipes that produce the highest quality baked goods with the least amount of fuss, striking a balance between familiar favorites and new twists. Caramel Swirl Brownies are perfect for a rainy afternoon. Strawberry Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream will be a hit at the next school bake sale. Chocolate Milk Pancakes will feed a gang of hungry kids the morning after a slumber party, and Thin and Crispy Pizza the night before.
Each recipe has advice on when and how to let kids participate. There are loads of tips on vital topics including how to mass produce cupcakes, how to make the most Christmas cookies in the least amount of time, and how to make a birthday cake your child will remember forever without losing your mind.
Praise
“Baking for the family is one of life’s greatest pleasures and satisfactions and Lauren Chattman shows you just how to do it. Her recipes are simple, quickly made, and bursting with flavor – just the stuff that treasured family baking memories are made of.”
—Nick Malgieri, author of Cookies Unlimited and Chocolate
“Everything you want – and more. Bread, pizza, doughnuts, waffles, pancakes, cookies, cheesecakes, pies – on and on. This wonderful collection of great recipes will inspire you, and keep you and your family happy for a long time.”
—Maida Heatter, author of Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Dessertsand Maida Heatter’s Cakes
“If you want quick, easy, well-written recipes for potluck suppers, birthday parties, or bake sales,Mom’s Big Book of Baking delivers. This is one book for moms and dads who can’t spend all day in the kitchen but who want great home-cooked food.”
—Christopher Kimball, Founder and Editor, Cook’s Illustrated magazine
“Mom knows best, and that’s why Lauren Chattman’s delicious sampler will please every sweet-tooth in the family.”
—Flo Braker, author of The Simple Art of Perfect Baking and Sweet Miniatures