BOOK: Classic German Baking

Classic German Baking by Luisa Weiss is a cookbook featuring over 100 traditional recipes from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, covering cookies, cakes, tortes, and breads, with a strong focus on Christmas baking. Published in 2016, it's praised for its rigorously tested recipes, cultural context, and detailed instructions, including metric and US measurements, and aims to make German baking accessible to American home bakers. The book includes recipes for classics like Pfeffernüsse and Streuselkuchen, along with explanations of traditional ingredients and techniques.