Best cookbook for baking?!

Question: umm my idea of cook book is the back of the betty crocker cake mix box.

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Answers: umm my idea of cook book is the back of the betty crocker cake mix box.

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The Joy of Cooking is very thorough. I also like the Betty Crocker cookbook. both are great general cookbooks.

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There are multitudes to choose from, many that are very good. Old favorites include any Better Homes & Gardens or Betty Crocker cookbooks. They have classic recipes that most folks can tackle.

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Baking for Dummies

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any of Paula Deen's cook books are really good also Better Homes cook book.

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Fannie Farmer, any edition. The last two have more illustrations and instructions for 'modern' equipment, but all are thorough in explanations and instructions. The recipes are easy to follow and the indexes are cross-referenced, too.

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my mom has a fanny farmer sp? and it rawks

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I have to go with Fannie Farmer. Best brownie recipe going.

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Professional Baking by Wayne Gisslen - Just a great book

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Hands down, "Baking Illustrated"

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