Bake like an Italian with this treasure from Silver Spoon – a culinary inspiration and indispensable companion in the kitchen. Silver Spoon is known worldwide as the expert voice on Italian cooking and the leading Italian culinary resource. The Italian Bakery is the first volume in the Silver Spoon library to focus on dolci – the Italian word for sweet delights. Dishes found in bakeries in Italy's diverse regions are brought to life in 140 accessible classic and contemporary pastry recipes, including a library of 50 basic recipes for basic baking bricks, each illustrated with step-by-step photography, suitable for both novice and experienced bakers. Filled with cakes, pastries, pies, biscuits, candies and chocolates, the collection showcases a wide range of delicious desserts suitable for everyday enjoyment and special occasion celebrations – the Italian way.