Patricia Helding's rich, intensely chocolatey Fat Witch brownie is a New York obsession, an internet sensation, and arguably the very best brownie to be found on the planet Unlike other bakeries that feature a range of desserts, Fat Witch, launched by Helding in 1998, specializes only in brownies-baking and selling over 2,000 each day. In FAT WITCH BROWNIES, Helding showcases for the first time her favorite spins on the classic chocolate brownie with creations like the Banana Bread Brownie and the Breakfast Brownie, and she expands her repertoire even further with recipes for other scrumptious bar-shaped confections. With over 50 recipes that can be baked in the same 9 x 9-inch pan and require fewer than 10 ingredients, Helding shows that baking from scratch is neither expensive nor time-consuming. All of her recipes include ingredients from local grocery stores, and are ready to serve in one hour or less. Beginning with tips on the proper tools, timing, and techniques, continuing with five chapters of recipes, and finishing with fabulous frostings, FAT WITCH BROWNIES allows readers to explore the versatility and richness of brownies and bars and create the incredible desserts in their very own kitchens that have made Helding's bakery famous.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Simon Tavener
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I like this book - don't get me wrong - but I don't love it quite as much as I thought I would from the other reviews and comments I have seen elsewhere.
The recipes themselves look really tempting and tasty - and where there are photos, they look good. However not all the recipes have photos and the decision as to which to omit seems a bit arbitrary. Some of the more complicated constructions are not illustrated which I feel is a shame. I am confident that I could achieve the right results but it would have been better if each of the confections had been accompanied with a photo. Might seem petty but less experienced bakers do benefit from the confidence that a good photo can bring.
I also spotted a couple of spelling errors - which annoys me. Doesn't stop it being a useful cookbook but attention to detail is important in publishing.
I know I will use a good number of the recipes in the coming months - which is great. But this doesn't quite feel the ultimate Brownie book I was expecting.
Good but not great.
The recipes themselves look really tempting and tasty - and where there are photos, they look good. However not all the recipes have photos and the decision as to which to omit seems a bit arbitrary. Some of the more complicated constructions are not illustrated which I feel is a shame. I am confident that I could achieve the right results but it would have been better if each of the confections had been accompanied with a photo. Might seem petty but less experienced bakers do benefit from the confidence that a good photo can bring.
I also spotted a couple of spelling errors - which annoys me. Doesn't stop it being a useful cookbook but attention to detail is important in publishing.
I know I will use a good number of the recipes in the coming months - which is great. But this doesn't quite feel the ultimate Brownie book I was expecting.
Good but not great.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By YYC
Format:Hardcover
This is fabulous if you just have half an hour to spare and want to get something sweet and homemade for your dinner with friends tomorrow. In many cases, you do not even need any mixing equipment but a fork or a spoon with your one bowl, and you can work well in advance, the bars stay fresh or improve over some time. It is one cook/baking book that I do not just like to look at for inspiration, instead it has turned into my current default resource for dessert preparation, especially as the recipes include tips how to store the cakes.
Do not expect fancy cakes and elegant decorations, that's not the point! The results do look very nice, and the author offers many ideas how to present the seemingly simple bars.
Do not expect fancy cakes and elegant decorations, that's not the point! The results do look very nice, and the author offers many ideas how to present the seemingly simple bars.
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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I've not been to this New York bakery, but had to have the book! I've been looking forward to it for ages. Lovely little baking book, a good addition to any bakers collection. As you would expect, U.S. measurements, so (for non American bakers, like me) a set of American measuring cups are necessary and you also need to know that 1 tablespoon butter = 1/2 oz (half an ounce) of butter. With the cups and this information though, you should be fine.
Some great bars, blondies and brownies including Fat Witch brownies, white chocolate bars, raspberry bars, rum and raisin bars, cranberry blondies, Congo bars, orange walnut blondies, hermit bars and the one I'll bake first turtle witches - brownies with caramel and pecans , how yummy does that sound?! Can't wait to get baking.
Some great bars, blondies and brownies including Fat Witch brownies, white chocolate bars, raspberry bars, rum and raisin bars, cranberry blondies, Congo bars, orange walnut blondies, hermit bars and the one I'll bake first turtle witches - brownies with caramel and pecans , how yummy does that sound?! Can't wait to get baking.
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It seems a good book but the measurements are all given in cups rather than metric, why anyone would measure butter in cups is still a mystery for me. Read more
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This is by far the best brownie recipe I have EVER tried!!! And believe me, I have tried a lot! I would highly recommend this fine wee book. Read more
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Amazing brownies!
Well, I have become something of a brownie addict since buying this book. Once I got sorted with the conversions into UK measurements (fairly straightforward) I haven't stopped... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Izzy
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Tryed the plain brownie first and with friends it was gone in an hour. Just decideing which one to bake next
Published 6 months ago by F Tomlinson
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I couldn't wait for this book to arrive and I wasn't disappointed. I have baked most of the recipes and they have all been a big hit with the rowing... Read more
I couldn't wait for this book to arrive and I wasn't disappointed. I have baked most of the recipes and they have all been a big hit with the rowing... Read more
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This book was recommended to me by my favourite 'fooderie' in weston super mare and its one of the best bits of advice I have taken in ages! Read more
Published on 2 April 2011 by boosmum
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includes great photos and chatty antidotes
A beautiful book filled with 50 easy-to-make super-yummy brownie recipes. Great photos and chatty antidotes take this book to the next level. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2011 by Julie & co.
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