Chapter 1
Cookies & Biscotti
Classic chocolate chip, buttery shortbread, Italian biscotti, and more — perfected with French technique.
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Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche
10 Ingredients. 100 Recipes.
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About the Book
Chef Mel demystifies French techniques and shows you how to use them, along with ten basic ingredients, to make everything from simple cookies, biscotti, bars, and the best brownies you've ever tasted, to impressive French pastries and celebratory desserts.
With 100 recipes, clear and concise instructions, handy chef's tips, and information on everything you need in your baking arsenal, Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche is the only baking book you'll ever need.
Inside the Book
What You'll Bake
Chapter 2
Bars & Brownies
The best brownies you've ever tasted, plus blondies, crumble bars, and layered treats.
Chapter 3
French Pastries
Macarons, éclairs, tarts, and choux — the classics made approachable for home bakers.
Chapter 4
Celebratory Desserts
Layer cakes, brioche, and show-stopping desserts for every special occasion.
A Note from Chef Mel
This book is my love letter to baking. Every recipe in these pages comes from years of training in Paris, late nights perfecting ratios, and the joy of watching someone take their first bite of a perfectly baked pastry.
I wrote Sweet Treats to prove that you don't need a pastry degree or a professional kitchen to create something extraordinary. With just ten ingredients and the right technique, anyone can bake like a chef.
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A must-have for anyone who loves to bake.
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