Baking pastries is for many of us who don't make our living in the kitchen, a little intimidating.   However the satisfaction that comes with a great loaf of bread, sweet rolls, a cobbler or scones is terrific!  Pastry Baking Basics provides step-by-step instruction using over a dozen different recipes to illustrate how easy it is for you to bake pastries, learning the principles behind them, to build a firm foundation based on understanding rather than memorizing formulas. This program is filled with all the information and ideas you need for creating delicious baked goods and tantalizing desserts... today and for years to come. You can develop skills or refine techniques, to gain or simply broaden your repertoire in the kitchen.         Learn Pastry Baking Basics while making: Buttermilk Biscuits, Everyday Bread, Sweet Dinner Rolls, Raspberry Scones, Salted Carmel Cheesecake with Shortbread Crust & Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate S'more Tart, Rugelach, Strawberry Rhubarb Crostada, Banana Cake, Coconut Macaroons, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Blackberry Cobbler Bar.﻿    Executive Chef Tom Small's culinary expertise has been acquired at some of the finest restaurants in California & Washington. He also spent several years cooking on private vintage rail cars traveling all over the country.  Tom Small grew up in Southern California, where he received his inspiration for cooking from his mom. Tom has a diverse culinary background including education, development and journalism in addition to his management in the kitchen. He teaches a number of cooking classes and writes frequent culinary articles. Printed recipes included. REVIEW: VIDEO LIBRARIAN - this straightforward and informative program is highly recommended.  REVIEW: BOOKLIST - Captioned recipes, a variety of camera angles, and the chef's unhurried, step0by-step directions make this a great choice for both novice and seasoned bakers... Give this to teen bakers who want to try their hand at homemade goodies!