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| The Pie and Pastry Bible | 
 enlarge | Author: Rose Levy Beranbaum
Brand: scribner
Category: Book
List Price: $50.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  76 reviews
Sales Rank: 10923
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 704
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.4
MPN: 54500
ISBN: 0684813483
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.865
EAN: 9780684813486
ASIN: 0684813483
Publication Date: November 11, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Visible shelf wear -- may have some notes/markings on pages
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| Customer Reviews:
 Tired of Pie Problems? Just buy it! January 2, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was a pie-making wannabe. I bake 6 or so a year, and couldn't ever understand why they were so inconsistent. Sometimes the crust was great. Other times, the dough would break in half as I was moving it to the pie plate. It would taste great, but I was forever patching the stuff on the bottom to eliminate the obvious problems. Decorate the edges? You must be kidding, as I rarely had edges. Too thin, too thick, whatever.
When I read the first few pages of the book, RLB guarantees consistent results. Just what I wanted. And it works perfectly, even if you do take an occassional detour from the detailed instructions. 4 pies now in the last month -- every one had perfect crusts that rolled out beautifully, could be easily placed in the plate, could be manipulated easily for decoration and were yummy as all get out. Delicious beautiful and utterly professional. The best cookbook purchase I have ever made.
Yes, the phrase "easy as pie" no longer exists, but my the time I made my third pie, the prep time had declined remarkably. (It's still longer than any other pie or tart recipe you've ever made, though).
Make pies and pastry to die for! December 18, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I should start off by saying that this cookbook is not for someone who wants to throw together a pie quickly. This cookbook has recipes that take a little work, but are definitely worth the effort! This book is entitled "The Pie and Pastry Bible" for a reason - it is a bible for spectacular desserts that taste like they came from a pastry chef. I've had plenty of pies from bakeries that haven't tasted nearly as good as the ones in this book.
Most of us have probably eaten pies where the crust was just functional - meant to hold the filling in, but really tasteless. How about pie crusts that could stand on their own without the filling? The crusts in this cookbook are that delicious! They may take a little effort, but the results are spectacular.
This cookbook is a wonderful source of recipes if you really want to impress someone. You will be amazed to discover that you, too, can make terrific pastries. Rose's directions will walk you through it step-by-step.
Bottom line - I absolutely love this cookbook, but I admit it may not be for everyone. However, if you are a serious baker, this one should definitely be on your shelf!
Won a pie baking contest! September 30, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a good cook, but I don't often make pies. I bought this book (because I have The Cake Bible by the same author and I love it) and made 2 pies from it. The second pie I made, I submitted to my company's pie-baking contest. I won first prize! If this cookbook can do that for me, it can do that for anyone willing to follow its instructions.
Truly, the author gives you everything you need for success: great recipes, great instructions, and helpful explanations of WHY you are doing what you are doing.
Real Treasure August 26, 2004
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book is a real treasure to any baker: all the details, all the step-by-step, it gives confidence and explains the secrets of pastry. I just love it!
best pastry book August 12, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I never make a pie or pastry crust using anyone else's recipe. I know it won't be as good, so I just don't do it. I always use one from this book. That way, there's no anxiety. I know with certainty the crust will be perfect.
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