German Heritage Baking Volume I is a collection of appealing classic German baking recipes collected and curated by Heidrun Metzler. Originally published in 2024, this reformat and re-release is 277 pages and is available in ebook format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout.
All the classic delicious old-world sweets are represented arranged thematically: shortbread base pies/tarts, cookies, sponge/tortes, and a huge collection of toppings/fillings/garnishes to accompany. Recipes are written with an introduction, yields, a bullet list of ingredients, and step by step directions. Ingredient measures are given in imperial (American) measurements only. Nutritional/caloric info is not included (probably a good thing :)). Ingredients may require a specialist supplier or bakery store, the author gives specific info about the individual flours and baking supplies used.
The photography is simple but clear and in color throughout. Serving suggestions are appealing and appropriate. There is enough supportive detail in both the instructions and photographs for the average keen home cook to do a credible job. Some of the ingredients aren't strictly speaking German heritage (tiramisu, ricotta, and a few others would have to be considered diaspora or fusion), but overall it's a comprehensive collection full of delicious recipes.
Four stars. It's not overly polished or edited into blandness, and that's cozy and appealing.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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