In his fairy-tale illustrated baking book, Jürgen Krauss presents the classics from German bakeries. These include irresistible delights such as Black Forest cake, Bee Sting cake, crumb cake, and cheese cream, as well as festive pastries ranging from gingerbread, stollen, and cookies to Easter bread and New Year's pretzels. For those who prefer savory pastries, he has conjured up fantastic recipes for crispy pretzels, paper-thin tarte flambée, Swabian souls, and a juicy onion cake from his treasure trove of Black Forest recipes.

The preparations range from simple to complex, and many of the individual components (doughs, creams, and glazes) can be combined to create something new. "It's a very personal book with everything I loved to eat as a child," he says. "A cross-section of delicious baked goods that are known far beyond Germany and will delight everyone." The book features recipes for every taste and occasion, accompanied by numerous photos and easy step-by-step instructions.