The Baker's Bucket List: Make the Greatest Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, and Breads of All Time

Bake the Best of the Best

Whether it's a buttery, perfectly flakey croissant or an ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie, there's magic in mastering iconic recipes. In this must-make collection, baking expert Heather Thomas reveals the secrets to perfecting 55 of the world's most iconic pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, and desserts.

- Satisfy your carb cravings with French Baguettes, Classic Sourdough, New York-Style Bagels, or Fluffy English Muffins.

- For days you need to impress, wow with Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, Black Forest Gâteau, or Bûche de Noël.

- When you're feeling nostalgic, Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, Black & White Cookies, and Glazed Donuts are there to warm your kitchen.

- And when you just need a really good cookie? Check out The Ultimate Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Macaroons, or Lemon Madeleines.

No matter if you're new to baking or looking to take your skills to the next level, Heather's easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos make epic baking a breeze. Whatever treats you're dreaming of mastering, this cookbook will turn your baking goals into a reality.