Dolci!

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Dolci!
by Renato Poliafito

ISBN: 9780593537183
Hardcover, new

Brief Description:
Recipes that capture the flavors of la dolce vita, from Bologna to
Brooklyn—Italian and Italian American-ish cakes, cookies, pies, pastries,
desserts, tarts, savories, and breads from the James Beard Award–nominated
brains behind one of America’s best bakeries 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.
In almost a hundred recipes, James Beard–nominated baker Renato Poliafito
pays homage to pastries of the Old World and the New—with perfected
versions of classics like Pastiera 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 mashup of Italian flavors and American innovation. Think Aperol
Spritz Cake, Italian Krispie Treats, Malted Tiramisu, Panettone Bread
Pudding, and Mocha Orange Whoopie Pies. In addition to the many cakes,
pies, tarts, and cookies, Poliafito also shares a host of savory recipes:
Sourdough Focaccias, 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.