Best Baking Books of 2026
Claire Saffitz Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence: A Baking Book
Claire Saffitz
Top Rated
- Recommended by our expert for its practical tips and solutions to common problems, this book features dessert recipes from well-known baking personality Claire Saffitz.
Sarah Kieffer 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen
Sarah Kieffer
All Skill Levels
- Baking book that provides an array of cookie, bar, and brownie recipes that range from classic to creative.
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Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson Tartine: A Classic Revisited
Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson
Elevated Recipes
- From the owners of the famed Tartine bakery, this book includes updated favorites, as well as new ones for the eager baker to take on.
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America's Test Kitchen The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs
America's Test Kitchen
Best for Beginners
- With over 100 recipes designed for kids to tackle, our expert appreciates how this book’s approach makes the young baker feel like a pro.
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Rose Levy Beranbaum The Baking Bible
Rose Levy Beranbaum
Comprehensive
- This book seeks to ensure baking success with its wide range of highly detailed recipes and expertise from the author.