Gives simple & thorough directions for making breads & pastries, complemented by illustrations that show each step in mixing, kneading, & baking. This edition retains many of the favorite recipes of the first edition, along with about twenty new recipes, including croissants, Italian sourdough bread, & desserts. The book retains its basic structure, with sections on yeasted breads, pastries, unyeasted breads, sourdough breads & pancakes, muffins & quick breads, & desserts.