TEXTBOOK OF BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY

Baking is both an art and a science, and mastery in baking allows the baker to be creative in exploring new and quality products from inconsistent ingredients and process conditions. This book, now in its third edition, gives a succinct account of the practical and theoretical concepts, the methods and processes involved in the preparation of various bakery products.The author, with her rich teaching and industry experience in the field, gives a wealth of information about making of various yeast-made products - bread, cakes, biscuits, desserts and pizza-their ingredients, leavening agents, and the functions of salt, sugar, eggs, and so on in bakery production. She also discusses the use of modern technology machines in bakery production, icings, decoration, bakery organization, and many other aspects. The book, in its New Edition, has been further improved and enhanced by adding eggless recipes. Also, it includes a large number of colour photographs of the finished products and ingredients to provide the readers with clear knowledge and understanding about them. The book is mainly intended as a text for undergraduate students pursuing courses in Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition Science and Home Science. Besides, the book can also be useful as a guide for home bakers and industrial bakers as well as those engaged in the profession.