Title:	Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond
	Author:	Clarice Lam
	Published:	October 22, 2024, Chronicle Books
	No. of Pages:	248
	Cover Price:	$33.44 Hardcover, $20.99 Kindle

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Bao are all the rage. There are even restaurants and airport kiosks that serve them. They are delicious and come in all types and flavors – both sweet and savory. Those who want to make them at home will want to pick up an excellent cookbook, Breaking Bao: 88 Bakes and Snacks from Asia and Beyond, by award-winning pastry chef, Clarice Lam. This excellent cookbook includes sweets, snacks, buns and unusual fun foods that everyone will want to taste.

The recipes are written in the traditional manner with a list of ingredients first, followed by step-by-step instructions that are clear and concise and that are easy to follow for everyone, whether they are beginning or advanced cooks. A favorite part is that each recipe is preceded by comments from the author that explain the dish and make it easier or more interesting.

Also, every good cookbook includes photos, and this one has beautiful, professional photographs of almost every dish, making it harder to decide which dish to make next. There are also step-by-step photos for some of the more involved dishes. The offerings are mouthwatering and would make great food for parties and get-togethers.

All told, this is a unique cookbook with appealing dishes that most will want to make. It has a chapter on ingredients, and they are available at Asian grocery stores, and many at mainstream grocery stores. This is an excellent cookbook to add to a good cookbook collection.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.