30 review for The Good Book of Southern Baking: A Revival of Biscuits, Cakes, and Cornbread

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   4 out of 5

   Jessica – Oct 14, 2020

   Kelly Fields grew up in low country South Carolina where both her mother and grandmother loved to bake and share their desserts with family and friends. Fields discovered her own love of baking while working in bakeries and decided to go to culinary school. After working in several restaurants, this cookbook is the culmination of her own baking point of view - making classic Southern desserts and baking more modern. The cookbook is organized into categories like cookies and bars, cakes, etc. Whi Kelly Fields grew up in low country South Carolina where both her mother and grandmother loved to bake and share their desserts with family and friends. Fields discovered her own love of baking while working in bakeries and decided to go to culinary school. After working in several restaurants, this cookbook is the culmination of her own baking point of view - making classic Southern desserts and baking more modern. The cookbook is organized into categories like cookies and bars, cakes, etc. While a lot of the pictures looked yummy most of the recipes have a LOT of ingredients. I know baking isn't simplistic, but these recipes seem more fancy and professional than for the average home baker. It's a beautiful cookbook and I LOVE Southern food, but I personally felt like this was not geared toward the average home cook.

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   5 out of 5

   Rhiannon Johnson – Sep 04, 2020

   I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The photos and recipes included in this collection are exactly what I am looking for in a cookbook. The photos inspire me, the instructions are easy to follow, and there is just the right amount of backstory included with each recipe (I'm side-eyeing you food bloggers who make me scroll through your life story before I find the info I came for). My husband had mentioned a few times that he liked carrot cake. I ha I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. The photos and recipes included in this collection are exactly what I am looking for in a cookbook. The photos inspire me, the instructions are easy to follow, and there is just the right amount of backstory included with each recipe (I'm side-eyeing you food bloggers who make me scroll through your life story before I find the info I came for). My husband had mentioned a few times that he liked carrot cake. I had never eaten carrot cake and definitely never made one. When I saw the carrot cake recipe in this collection I decided to give it a shot. Especially when I saw that one of the ingredients is spiced rum! My mistake: I baked my cakes for the 30 minutes suggested but did not test the middle (which the recipe does say to do--oops!). The middles were not done so I used a large circle cookie cutter to take out the centers. This also meant I could't horizontally cut the 2 cakes to create 4 layers so I stuck with the 2 layers. I ended up with a cake shape akin to a bundt cake. Aesthetics aside, the end result was a sweet success. Now, what recipe should I try next? 🤔 Come chat with me about books here, too: Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

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   4 out of 5

   ♡Ellie – Sep 07, 2020

   I want to thank #TenSpeedPress for sending me a beautiful finished copy of the cookbook in exchange for an honest review. *All opinions are my own. #Partner I have always thought of myself as a good baker.. I really really hadn’t reached my maximum capacity until I got this baking cookbook in my hands. I am all about breads, cakes, pastries, cookies.. well you get it. My dream has always been to be able to make my own at home. The Good Book of Southern Baking has a ton of delicious recipes, and e I want to thank #TenSpeedPress for sending me a beautiful finished copy of the cookbook in exchange for an honest review. *All opinions are my own. #Partner I have always thought of myself as a good baker.. I really really hadn’t reached my maximum capacity until I got this baking cookbook in my hands. I am all about breads, cakes, pastries, cookies.. well you get it. My dream has always been to be able to make my own at home. The Good Book of Southern Baking has a ton of delicious recipes, and easy(ish) to follow instructions. I always have extra questions.. but when the baking goodness come out of the oven, all my questions and doubts went away. And although many of the recipes consisted of ingredients that I already had in my pantry, most are very common and many would also be in every household pantry., there were some items that I couldn’t even find at my local grocery store. Sooo I had to improvise.. only in some cases though so it wasn’t a big turn off. Overall a wonderful cookbook I will be referencing, and using time and time again. Especially during the cold season.

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   5 out of 5

   Chantal Lambeth – Oct 14, 2020

   Id die a happy person if I were buried in cornbread and biscuits. Kelly Fields's The Good Book of Southern Baking: A revival of Biscuits, Cakes, and Cornbread brought me back. Back to the years I spent at southern tables with folx that fed and cared for me. Nostalgia blended with twists and tricks to improve my baking. You can see the years of experience in the readability of the recipes. Baking can often be overwhelming, but in this book they are much less daunting. The only negative I found, i Id die a happy person if I were buried in cornbread and biscuits. Kelly Fields's The Good Book of Southern Baking: A revival of Biscuits, Cakes, and Cornbread brought me back. Back to the years I spent at southern tables with folx that fed and cared for me. Nostalgia blended with twists and tricks to improve my baking. You can see the years of experience in the readability of the recipes. Baking can often be overwhelming, but in this book they are much less daunting. The only negative I found, is that the recipes arent weighed out; I much prefer to measure my ingredients by weight when baking. Otherwise this book is going to make a love addition to my baking section, and Ive made biscuits every other day for nearly a week straight! Thank you to Lorena Jones Books for my free copy of The Good Book of Southern Baking in exchange for a free and unbiased review!

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   5 out of 5

   Sara Brockunier – Sep 10, 2020

   Really, really liked this book. The photos were beautiful; the recipes easy to follow and well written; and the choices were abundant. My favorite sections were: 1) Puddings and Custards ... some interesting puddings such as Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Cornbread Bread Pudding; 2) Cobblers, Crisps, Galettes, Pies, and Tarts ... because I love fresh fruit and baking with it this section was my favorite. 31 mouth watering recipes which I am sure I will be making; 3) Basics which had recipes fo Really, really liked this book. The photos were beautiful; the recipes easy to follow and well written; and the choices were abundant. My favorite sections were: 1) Puddings and Custards ... some interesting puddings such as Bananas Foster Bread Pudding and Cornbread Bread Pudding; 2) Cobblers, Crisps, Galettes, Pies, and Tarts ... because I love fresh fruit and baking with it this section was my favorite. 31 mouth watering recipes which I am sure I will be making; 3) Basics which had recipes for doughs, creams, and fillings all neatly arranged to help with your baking. All in all...I liked this book a lot and would recommend it. "I've received a free copy from Lorena Jones Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review."

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   4 out of 5

   Bonnie – Sep 13, 2020

   I'm not generally a baker but I will say that after having read through this cookbook, there are many recipes that I will attempt. While there are some ingredients list and instructions in some of these recipes that may scare some newbies in baking, there are many that are simple. I think from patience and preparation beforehand, many will find satisfaction from baking biscuits, cakes, and cookies. The stories behind these recipes were enjoyed and the photos are beautiful. I think this cookbook I'm not generally a baker but I will say that after having read through this cookbook, there are many recipes that I will attempt. While there are some ingredients list and instructions in some of these recipes that may scare some newbies in baking, there are many that are simple. I think from patience and preparation beforehand, many will find satisfaction from baking biscuits, cakes, and cookies. The stories behind these recipes were enjoyed and the photos are beautiful. I think this cookbook would make a wonderful addition to the baker's library. I've received a free copy from Lorena Jones Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.

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   5 out of 5

   Terry – Sep 11, 2020

   New Twists on Old Favorites! I started drooling from the first picture in the book. The pictures are gorgeous, the recipes for the most part are easy. Great recipes for old favorites like pies and puddings and many recipes that will become my new favorites like Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. I am looking forward to trying many more recipes in the book. This cookbook is definitely a keeper! I've received a free copy from Lorena Jones Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review. New Twists on Old Favorites! I started drooling from the first picture in the book. The pictures are gorgeous, the recipes for the most part are easy. Great recipes for old favorites like pies and puddings and many recipes that will become my new favorites like Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. I am looking forward to trying many more recipes in the book. This cookbook is definitely a keeper! I've received a free copy from Lorena Jones Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.

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   5 out of 5

   Barbara – Oct 13, 2020

   As soon as this book arrived, my daughter, our resident baker, grabbed it and couldn't put it down. There are so many outstanding dessert recipes in this book. It's sure to become a classic for people who love to bake. The recipes range from the simple to the sophisticated. This book will get a lot of use in my house. I've received a free copy from Lorena Jones Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review. As soon as this book arrived, my daughter, our resident baker, grabbed it and couldn't put it down. There are so many outstanding dessert recipes in this book. It's sure to become a classic for people who love to bake. The recipes range from the simple to the sophisticated. This book will get a lot of use in my house. I've received a free copy from Lorena Jones Books in exchange for a free and unbiased review.

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   4 out of 5

   Lisa – Nov 13, 2020

   I borrowed this book from my public library, and went out to buy my own copy before it was even due for return. Great foundational recipes, as well as unique spins on old classics. My only quibble is that I prefer when books have the weight measures listed instead of just by volume. On the upside now that I have my own copy I can just add my notes in the margins.

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    5 out of 5

    Kate – Oct 31, 2020

    So helpful and a great blend of easily accessible and more complex and impressive recipes. The perfect mix, really -- the baker's biscuits are a life changer, tbh, and understanding a bit more about the science and nuance to what makes the magic happen (but like, digestible science, if you'll pardon the pun.) What a treat to bring a little willa jean energy to NY when I can't visit! So helpful and a great blend of easily accessible and more complex and impressive recipes. The perfect mix, really -- the baker's biscuits are a life changer, tbh, and understanding a bit more about the science and nuance to what makes the magic happen (but like, digestible science, if you'll pardon the pun.) What a treat to bring a little willa jean energy to NY when I can't visit!

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    4 out of 5

    Mskychick – Dec 26, 2020

    2.5 to 3 stars for my purposes I do like the many tips scattered throughout the cookbook The recipes are mostly ones that I already from other sources, or they are ones that I don’t need to add to my armamentarium

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    4 out of 5

    Jess – Nov 11, 2020

    That biscuit on the cover tho.

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    4 out of 5

    Amandeep – Oct 15, 2020

    Nice

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