Baking Illustrated by John Burgoyne (2004, Hardcover)

This is a must have. More product test (I just love reading) and 350 foolproof recipes. Recipes this book dives into - Quick Breads, Muffins, Biscuits, Scones, Yeast Breads, Rolls, Pizza, Focaccia, Flatbread, Pies, Tarts, Pastry, Crips, Cobblers, Fruit Desserts, Cakes, Cookies, Brownies and Bar Cookies. This book is full of pages of tips, history and lots of whys answered. This cookbook is even just a great read.

Things I have made and Loved!
Lemon Bars
Chewy, Fudgy Triple-Chocolate Brownes - Any Chocolate fan would just love you forever for this one.
Crescent Cookies - Great with Coffie
Molasses Spice Cookies
Pecan Sandies - My Mom no longer enjoys store bought because of this recipe
Oatmeal Cookies
Thick and Chewy Double-Chocolate Cookies - My husband loves these
Snikerdoodles - Everyone loves these
Flaky Apple Turnovers - Takes some time to make, but oh, agian so good.

This cookbook is worth every penny. You will not be disappointed.

Cook's Illustrated is closing these out, probably making way for an updated edition. A recipe I saw on PBS in 2009 had been updated from what is in this book. I imagine most recipes will remain unchanged however, so if you can pick up a 2004 edition under $15 including shipping like I did, it's probably well worth it. Otherwise, wait for the new edition. But the 2004 edition is still a very thorough baking technique guide with outstanding recipes.