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Dolci! : American baking with an Italian accent / Renato Poliafito with Casey Elsass ; photographs by Kevin Miyazaki.

Poliafito, Renato, (author.). Elsass, Casey, (author.). Miyazaki, Kevin J., (photographer.).

Summary:

"A joyous celebration of Italian, American, and Italian American tastes and traditions, Dolci! is a compendium of molto delizioso baked goods from both sides of the Atlantic. Baker Renato Poliafito pays homage to pastries of the Old World and the New--with perfected versions of classics like Pasteria and Torta Caprese, Honey-Ricotta Black and Whites, and Butter Cookies. Poliafito puts his own unique spin on the baking traditions of both countries with recipes of his own invention that are a mash-up of Italian flavors and American innovation. Think Aperol Spritz Cake, Italian Krispie Treats, Malted Tiramisù, Panettone Bread Pudding, and Mocha Orange Whoopie Pies. In addition to the many cakes, pies, tarts, and cookies, he also shares a host of savory recipes--Sourdough Focaccia Three Ways, Perfect Grissini, Cacio e Pepe Arancini--and, for good measure, Italian-inflected cocktails (Amaro Root Beer Float!). A vibrant comingling of two great culinary cultures filtered through the mind of an American with the heart of an Italian, Dolci! hits the sweet spot between Italian and American baking."-- First page.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593537183
ISBN: 0593537181
Physical Description: xi, 298 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), photographs (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Edition: First edition
Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction ; A quick history of Italy ; In defense of the scale -- Buongiorno! Ciambella della mattina ; Coffee-coffee cake ; Cuccidati scones ; Tricolore bomboloni ; Brioche con tuppo ; American cinnamon rolls ; Sicilian sticky buns ; Pumpkin nutella bread ; Maritozzi ; Treccine ; Morning gloria ; Ode to iris -- Cookies, bars + biscotti. Triple-chocolate biscotti ; Cantucci ; Bacioni ; Amaretto caramel brownies ; Amaretto caramel ; Albi crunch bars ; Mostaccioli ; Mocha orange whoopie pies ; Orange marmalade ; Butter cookies ; Espresso almond icebox cookies ; Espresso almond icebox towers ; Honey-ricotta black and whites ; Gingerbread amaretti ; Gingerbread spice mix ; Zaletti ; Occhi di bue ; Italian Krispie treats -- Pies, tarts, + crostatas. Crostata classica ; Crostata della nonna ; Torta del nonno ; Pear and almond sbriciolata ; Limoncello pistachio tart ; Monte bianco ; Pastiera ; Chocolate amaro pecan pie -- Breads, savories + street snacks. Sourdough foccacia three ways ; Marinated olives ; Impanata ; 'Nduja pizzette ; Caponata bombas ; Caponata ; Panelle fries ; Red pepper dip ; Piadina ; Crostini ; Marinated roasted peppers (peperonata) ; Mozzarella in carrozza ; Perfect grissini ; Polenta crackers ; Cheddar taralli ; Frittata ; Comba calabrese mayonnaise ; Cacio e pepe arancini ; Tagliolini suppli ; Amatriciana sauce -- Cin cin! Caffé nocino shakerato ; Sangue sour ; Amaro root beer float ; Americano spritz -- Specialties. Struffoli ; Zeppole di San Giuseppe ; Panforte scuro ; Cocoa ricotta zeppole with tahini glaze ; Chocolate pizzelle ; Rum babá ; Torrone ; Minne di Sant'Agata ; Cannoli croccante -- Cakes + tortas. Apple torta ; Ricotta polenta torta ; Torta di grano saraceno ; Bosco nero ; Cherry jam ; Almond torta with roasted plums ; Roasted plums ; Italian ricotta cheesecake ; New York cheesecake with berry topping ; Berry topping ; Spumoni loaf ; Carrot cake ; Pistachio lemon cake ; Velluto rosso ; Aperol spritz cake ; Aperol simple syrup ; Orange and aperol curd ; Cannoli cake ; Banana nutella snack cake ; Cassata ; Pan di spagna ; Torta caprese ; Amaretto chocolate bundt -- Spoons. Gelato four ways ; Fior di latte gelato ; Zabaglione gelato ; Amarena gelato ; Cioccolato Nero gelato ; Granita four ways ; Almond granita ; Pistachio granita ; Blackberry sage granita ; Lemon raspberry granita ; Peaches and cream semifreddo ; Crema di caffé ; Malted tiramisù ; Budino biondo ; Strawberry panna cotta ; Zuppa inglese with blackberries ; Biancomangiare ; Panettone bread pudding ; Delizia al limone e basilico ; Tartufo -- Foundations. Italian buttercream ; Pastry cream ; Pistachio pastry cream ; Basic whipped cream ; Berry whipped cream ; Espresso whipped cream ; Fresh ricotta ; Sourdough starter ; Pizza dough ; Master brioche ; Savoiardi ; Pasta frolla ; Chocolate pasta frolla -- Ingredient weights.