The Big Book of Baking & Viennoiserie

This is a lush and essential resource for all baking professionals and discerning enthusiasts who would like to develop their know-how and perfect their techniques.

With its 200 detailed recipes filled with techniques, including illustrated step-by-step directions, The Big Book of Baking & Viennoiserie is a genuine masterpiece.

From rustic sourdough loaves to buttery croissants and delicate Danish pastries, this book covers the full spectrum of baking and viennoiserie. Learn how to work with yeast, master laminated doughs, and troubleshoot common issues with confidence. With tips from professional chefs and a wide range of recipes--from everyday favorites to festive showstoppers--you’ll be equipped to bake with precision and flair.

Perfect for home bakers, culinary students, and professionals alike, this expanded edition is more than a cookbook--it’s a celebration of the craft, science, and joy of baking.

Let the six experts behind this book--Jérémy Ballester, Brian Boclet, Jean-Marie Lanio, Olivier Magne (MOF), Thomas Marie (MOF), and Patrice Mitaillé--share their expertise and offer you a complete overview of baking and viennoiserie. This gorgeous book is the perfect gift for the baker in your life, whether they’re already at the professional level or simply dream of reaching those heights.

The six authors are highly esteemed experts in their fields, including two acclaimed chefs, Olivier Magne and Thomas Marie, who have earned the prestigious title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Driven by their passion for baking, Jérémy Ballester and Jean-Marie Lanio relocated to Seoul, where they lead master classes. Brian Boclet, Patrice Mitaillé, Lanio, and Marie share their expertise by teaching at the renowned Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland. Magne now helms his family’s bakery, specializing in artisanal sourdough breads.