Rediscover the flavor-first baking tradition with heirloom German recipes passed down through generations. These are not your typical sugar bombs?just authentic cakes, tortes, and pastries rich in taste, not in added sugar.
- "Heirloom German Desserts ? Big on Flavor, Light on Sugar"
- "Baking Classics with Less Sugar and More Soul"
Explore the delightful world of German desserts with "German Heritage Baking" by Heidrun Metzler. Whether you're after a classic Black Forest cake or a perfect cheesecake, this book provides detailed, easy-to-follow recipes for bakers of all skill levels. With over fifty recipes focusing on less sugar and more flavor, Heidrun shares her decades of experience through clear instructions and supportive videos. Learn to create flavorful pastries, adapt recipes to your own tastes, and troubleshoot common baking issues. This book is not just about recipes; it's a gateway to mastering traditional German baking while enjoying anecdotes and travel snapshots. Get ready to impress your friends and family with delicious, authentic desserts!
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"Heirloom German Desserts ? Big on Flavor, Light on Sugar"
"Baking Classics with Less Sugar and More Soul"
Rediscover flavor-first baking with heirloom German recipes passed down for generations. These are not your typical sugar bombs?just authentic cakes, tortes, and pastries rich in taste, not in added sugar.
Heidrun Metzler is a German-born baker and author with a degree in social pedagogy. With a passion for baking passed down from her mother, aunt, and grandmother, she began baking at the age of ten. Travels to other European countries and relocation to the United States fueled her baking inspirations.
Aside from baking, Heidrun enjoys spending time with her horses. She is also a published children's book author and photographer. Heidrun currently resides with her husband on a farm in Hawaii.
German Heritage Baking, Volume I: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets features Mürbeteige Tarts (shortcrusts), Cookies, Sponge Cake Tortes, and Glazes and Fillings.
Coming soon, Metzler's second book, German Heritage Baking, Volume II: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets, includes Pound Cakes, Yeast Sweet Doughs, Yeast and Sourdough Breads, Quick (Sweet) Breads, Breakfast Items, and Glazes and Fillings.
Connect with Heidrun on her website, heidrunmetzler.com, and on her Vimeo channel, where bakers can find instructional videos with tips for successful baking.