Pan y Dulce: The Latin American Baking Book (Pastries, Desserts, Rustic Breads, Savory Baking, and More) [Hardcover]

From star baker Bryan Ford, an invaluable guide to Latin American baked goods, sharing the cultures and stories behind every recipe: artisan bread, pan dulce, cookies, pastries, and more.  

Vast and vibrant Maurizio Leo, author ofThe Perfect Loaf

Bryan Ford, the acclaimed author of New World Sourdough and judge on Netflix'sBlue Ribbon Baking Championship, is changing how the world bakes with recipes that are full of deep expertise yet unusually warm [and] friendly (New York Times). In Pan y Dulcehe helps home bakers embrace the extraordinary world of Latin American baking and break free of Eurocentric approaches to the craft.

Entermedialunas: full of tender layers, glazed with sugar.Alfajoressandwiched with dulce de leche. Fluffyconchasandpan de cocoand so much more:

• Golfeados, sweet-salty soft rolls twirled with queso de mano and drenched in syrup
• Flakypastelitos stuffed with guava
• Crisp empanadasfilled with juicy chicken
• Thefugazzeta, an addictive flatbread stuffed with cheese and topped with charred onions
• And all sorts of rustic loaves, frompan Cubanobaked with a palm leaf toblue masa sourdoughtogluten-free chocolate quinoa bread

Ford delivers practical know-how alongside the history and culture behind each of 150 mouthwatering recipes (Pati Jinich, author ofTreasures of the Mexican Table). This is an essential book for home bakers looking to expand their understanding of the craftwhile tasting the best of M?xico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.