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Product details File Size 150175 KB Print Length 266 pages Page Numbers Source ISBN 039958059X Publisher Lorena Jones Books (April 2, 2019) Publication Date April 2, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07FBZ2QJZ

Baking at République Masterful Techniques and Recipes edition by Margarita Manzke Cookbooks Food Wine eBooks Reviews

• I think this is probably pretty good but beware. The first recipe I made was for the strawberry and white chocolate scones on p. 163. The dough was impossibly dry, calling for just 3 tablespoons and one teaspoon of cream. I went on line and the Republique website has the exact same recipe but 2 cups three tablespoons of cream. These mistakes can be very costly and frustrating. I hope there are not others.
• I don’t ever write reviews. Especially not negative ones, but I am so disappointed in this, I have to write a review. I was so excited about this book that few days after recieving it, I wanted to try making one of the recipes already. I am not new to brioche, I’ve been making it for 2 years, I learned to make it from french pastry class and pastry chef assisting at a culinary school based in Washington DC, so I can definitely follow recipes. I followed everything she said. Out of all the times I made brioche, I have never failed the way I failed following the brioche recipe on this book. I’m being generous for giving this 2 stars, only because I can still get ideas on what to make for the different types of doughs, but I’m not trusting the “master techniques” again. I just wanted to see if her instructions and recipe is better than what I’ve learned, and it’s definitely not. Nothing beats French techniques in making French doughs (go figure). Don’t waste your money, just google and watch videos.
• Tried the Matcha Raspberry Mochi cake and it was wonderful and easy to make. Photography is excellent, instructions are clear and easy to follow, recipes don't call for odd measurements or special ingredients (most of the time). The cookbook is not only approachable for home bakers but also offer advanced recipes that are more labor-intensive (yet still feasible when you have time for them). What's not to love?
• I wanted to counter the review that claimed the book was not good because the Brioche Recipe failed. I too made the Brioche and it turned out fantastic. ( as did the french toast I made from the brioche.) I have been making brioche for over 30 years and have a culinary degree too. I'm not sure what happed to the other persons brioche but I can tell you that the ones I made from the recipe in this book turned out great.
• Thank you, Chef Marge, for letting us into your pastry kitchen! Recipes are thorough and easy to understand with gorgeous photos detailing each step, especially for making brisee or tackling croissants. As another reviewer mentioned, there's no salted caramel chocolate cake, but I guess that means we're all going back to Republique to savor it from the source herself!
• This cookbook will teach even the most untalented baker to create French pastries like a pro. It also has dessert recipes from other countries like the Philippines. Never miss reading chef marge’s journey as a young chef to being a very successful restaurateur, so inspiring!
• If you love bread, pastries and desserts you need this book! Being a fan of Republique for many years, I was stoked to hear Chef Margarita was finally putting her master secrets on print! I haven’t tried out any of the recipes yet but just reading this book is a great peek into the mind of one of the best Pastry Chefs in the country.
• This is a decadent cookbook and a thing of beauty! Love that each recipe has an introduction which makes one feel connected with Margarita, the author. The recipes and techniques are well thought out and pretty simple to follow. The dilemma is whether to bake at home (and which recipe to try first) or rush over to République to experience pastry heaven on earth. I would do both!