Despite their intricate flavors and spectacular finishes, German desserts no longer need to be intimidating! Founder of the Red Currant Bakery blog and professional food photographer Audrey Leonard takes pride in her German heritage and dual citizenship. Inspired by the treats her Oma made for her, she began a lifelong journey of sharing the joys of German baking! Audrey makes complex traditional showstoppers like Hefeklosse (succulent steamed buns with sour cherries) and Sachertorte (a decadent chocolate cake with preserves fit for royalty) simple with easy-to-follow instructions and detailed descriptions. Her premiere cookbook demystifies quintessential European desserts and makes their divine deliciousness accessible to all.
Filled with family favorites and revamped national treasures, Audrey Leonard presents the ultimate one-stop-shop for German delicacies - perfect for nostalgic bakers, eager novices looking to embrace exciting flavors and techniques and everyone in-between. Cooking her way through the classics, Audrey has reinvented some of Germany's most prized culinary creations, including Pumpernickel Bread, Stollen and Johanisbeerkuchen, or Red Currant Cake. With innovative modernizations and simplified instructions, Audrey allows any baker to make a showstopper worthy of a king!
