Book description
American Girl Baking - A Sweet Journey for All Ages
Hill-Gurulat's American Girl Baking is a delightful collection that turns every kitchen into a playground of flavors and aromas. The book opens with an inviting reminder of why baking feels like magic: the simple act of measuring, mixing, and watching dough transform in the oven. It then delivers on that promise with recipes that are as accessible to first-time bakers as they are satisfying for seasoned pastry chefs.
The cookie section is a treasure trove-think whimsical flower pops, comforting cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles, and playful pinwheel icebox cookies that will have kids lining up for their turn at the dough. For those who crave something more indulgent, the cup-cake chapter offers kid-friendly flavors like PB & J and s'mores alongside adult classics such as carrot cake, red velvet, and a decadent white chocolate-raspberry blend.
Madeleines receive a charming spotlight; whether you choose honey or orange, chocolate or vanilla, each bite promises that delicate, airy quality that makes these French treats so beloved. The "Baking" section expands the horizon further with chocolate truffles, rocky road fudge, fruity turnovers, and caramel-glazed blondies-recipes that are both adventurous and reassuringly straightforward.
What truly sets this book apart is its encouragement of personal creativity. Each recipe provides clear, step-by-step instructions but also invites you to add your own twist-whether it's a splash of espresso in the chocolate truffles or a sprinkle of sea salt on the blondies. This flexibility turns baking from a chore into an expressive art form.
In sum, American Girl Baking is more than a cookbook; it's a culinary companion that celebrates family moments, playful experimentation, and the pure joy of sharing sweet treats with loved ones. Whether you're whipping up cookies for a school bake-sale or crafting a sophisticated dessert for dinner guests, Hill-Gurulat delivers an experience that will leave your kitchen smelling like a bakery and your heart full of warmth.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience