Nicole Stich has developed over 50 foolproof classic baking recipes with tireless precision and a love for good baked goods – a true treasure trove of recipes for all those who are passionate about baking. Sweet and savory recipes span all levels of difficulty, various international cuisines, and types of dough. Readers will discover many new recipes that can easily rival their favorite bakery, while also learning the tips that make all the difference. Let yourself be seduced by Nicole Stich's enthusiasm for baking, and lose any fear of making homemade puff pastry, bagels, and more. You will be amazed at what you can pull from your oven, and you will never want to start a Sunday without your own freshly baked sourdough bread again! Her goal for this book: "A recipe must be able to compete with a really good baker.".