Secrets of Fat-Free Baking: Over 130 Low-Fat & Fat-Free Recipes for Scrumptious and Simple-to-Make Cakes, Cookies, Brownies, Muffins, Pies, Breads, Pl

Name: Secrets of Fat-Free Baking: Over 130 Low-Fat & Fat-Free Recipes for Scrumptious and Simple-to-Make Cakes, Cookies, Brownies, Muffins, Pies, Breads, Pl
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ISBN: 9780895296306

✍️ Woodruff, Sandra

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📚 EDITORIAL REVIEW

“Home bakers wanting to cut back on oil and butter will love this. You need standard baking gear and some patience for ingredient swaps. If you expect rich, traditional textures without trying clever alternatives like fruit purees, you will be disappointed.

— Editorial Team

Author

Woodruff, Sandra

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🏛 Penguin Publishing Group 📅 1998 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780895296306

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📝 Description: Secrets of Fat-Free Baking: Over 130 Low-Fat & Fat-Free Recipes for Scrumptious and Simple-to-Make Cakes, Cookies, Brownies, Muffins, Pies, Breads, Pl

Secrets of Fat-Free Baking features over 130 scrumptious recipes that use fat substitutes such as fruit purees and juices, applesauce, honey, nonfat yogurt and buttermilk, and even mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin. You will learn how to replace refined flours with healthy whole-grain flours, how to whip up fat-free frostings and icings, and much more.

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Eatbook Family editorial team

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It excels at showing how everyday staples like fruit purees and nonfat buttermilk can transform standard cakes and breads. However, this volume is decidedly not suited for traditionalists who demand classic butter-rich pastries, nor will it appeal to readers following strict low-carbohydrate or grain-free diets, given its heavy reliance on whole-grain flours and natural fruit sweeteners. For those specifically aiming to eliminate fat from their baking routine, it serves as a helpful, functional standard.

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⭐ Reader reviews

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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5

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Home bakers wanting to cut back on oil and butter will love this. You need standard baking gear and some patience for ingredient swaps. If you expect rich, traditional textures without trying clever alternatives like fruit purees, you will be disappointed.

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Eatbook Family editorial team

It excels at showing how everyday staples like fruit purees and nonfat buttermilk can transform standard cakes and breads. However, this volume is decidedly not suited for traditionalists who demand classic butter-rich pastries, nor will it appeal to readers following strict low-carbohydrate or grain-free diets, given its heavy reliance on whole-grain flours and natural fruit sweeteners. For those specifically aiming to eliminate fat from their baking routine, it serves as a helpful, functional standard.

❓ Frequently asked questions

The book relies primarily on standard US cup and spoon measurements common in American home baking.

Yes, the recipes utilize everyday items like applesauce, honey, and whole-grain flours alongside standard pantry staples.

📖 Who should read this

📜 Historical context

Rooted in the health-conscious American baking movement of the late twentieth century, this collection reimagines classic comfort foods like cakes and cookies. It focuses on wholesome ingredient substitutions—such as whole grains, yogurt, and fruit juices—to lighten heavy desserts without sacrificing flavor.