Professional Baking, 8th Edition
Author: Wayne Gisslen
Grades 9–12
Course: Culinary Arts
In the newly revised edition, best-selling author Wayne Gisslen delivers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to baking practices, including the selection of ingredients and proper mixing and baking techniques. The book discusses makeup and assembly, as well as skilled and imaginative decoration and presentation, in a straightforward and learner-friendly style.
Each recipe and formula includes U.S. and metric measurements. Metric measurements have been updated and revised based on the baker’s percentages of each ingredient. The strong technique instruction of the formulas and recipes remain unchanged from previous editions.
The clear narrative is supported by technique videos, glossaries and audio pronunciations, math tutorials, and quizzes to assist the student and professional baker in the development of both foundational and advanced skills.
NEW for Summer 2026, Interactive Editions offer enhanced features to support your classroom.
Assessment Builder
Quickly create customized assessments from a bank of ready‑made questions aligned to your course. Filter by topic and difficulty, reorder or regenerate questions, and then assign online for instant results or print for pencil‑and‑paper testing. Creating assessments specific for your classroom needs has never been simpler!
You also have the flexibility to build your own custom assessments from a bank of ready-made questions for your course.
Using the topic selector, simply choose the sections from the book you want to test, and the system will bring up related questions ready for you to use.
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You can also reorder or delete questions to change the flow of your assessment or regenerate questions for new variations that target the same skill set.
Every question includes detailed data, giving you clear insight into the skills it measures and how it connects to your learning goals.
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Master the Art & Science of Baking with Expert Guidance

- Foundation in baking basics: Focuses on core techniques, ingredient selection, and precision in mixing and baking, providing essential skills for professional baking.
- Hands-on practice: Features over 900 tested recipes that build key techniques, helping students develop adaptable baking skills for different scales.
- Step-by-step guidance: Clear, sequential instructions teach both the "how" and "why" of baking, promoting practical understanding.
- Multimedia support: Technique videos, math tutorials, and method cards visually demonstrate skills to prepare students for professional success.
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