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The Professional Pastry Chef

by Bo Friberg
Aggregate Editorial Score15/100
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Published 20021104 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Bo Friberg's The Professional Pastry Chef (2002) stands as one of the most significant works of cooking & food of its era. Bo Friberg's comprehensive pastry reference has been the industry standard for professional pastry chefs for decades. Covering everything from basic doughs to elaborate showpieces, it bridges the gap between culinary school theory and professional practice. Themes of professional pastry, culinary education, baking technique run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorBo Friberg
Published2002
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages1104
Category🍳 Cooking & Food
ISBN9780471359258
Editorial Score15/100
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Editorial Assessment

The Professional Pastry Chef is the textbook that has trained more professional pastry chefs than perhaps any other single volume. Friberg's exhaustive coverage — from basic pate a choux to sugar work and chocolate showpieces — makes it an indispensable reference for serious pastry professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Professional Pastry Chef about?

The Professional Pastry Chef by Bo Friberg is a comprehensive industry-standard reference for professional pastry chefs, covering everything from basic doughs to elaborate showpieces.

Who wrote The Professional Pastry Chef?

The Professional Pastry Chef was written by Bo Friberg, a Swedish-born pastry chef and culinary educator based in the United States. First published in 2002.

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The Professional Pastry Chef is classified as Cooking & Food. Recipes, food culture, and culinary history.

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