Savory Baking

Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Everything in Between

Author - Erin Jeanne McDowell

Savory Baking is the next best thing to a private baking and pastry class from star food stylist and baking expert Erin Jeanne McDowell, given in her signature fun and reassuring style. Not only are each of her recipes intensely crave-able, they also offer inventive inspirations and variations for endless, out-of-the-box customizations and more flexibility.

Take her Buttermilk Biscuits, for instance, which comes together in a single bowl. You can cut them in different shapes—Erin prefers squares so there’s no scrap dough left. And she suggests adding cheese (or fresh herbs or bacon) for bolder flavor. Or substituting the buttermilk with sour cream or crème fraiche for a je ne sais quoi tang. Or adding her green chile gravy when serving. Or make a monkey bread made of biscuit dough! Or...

Chapters span all day (and night) for freshly baked goods whenever the mood strikes:

Easy and Essential Bakes
Stovetop Savories
Yeasted Doughs
Pizzas, Flatbreads, and Stuffed Breads
Pastries
Snacks, Bites, and Apps
Pies and Tarts
And for those who can’t shake the sugar, there are “sweet tooth breaks” throughout. With Erin’s can-do encouragement, expert tips, and “Prep School” features to get you equipped with basic techniques throughout, this sweeping and beautifully photographed guide to savory baking will exponentially expand your savory baking repertoire with a ton of delicious fun.

ISBN: 9780358671404

Publisher: Harpercollins

Published: April 2023

Pages: 384