A James Beard Award winner for Outstanding Baker, Joanne Chang is owner of the beloved Flour Bakery cafés in Boston. Her passion for the simple beauty of iconic American desserts and years of rigorous training in top pastry kitchens all come together in Flour, her first cookbook. There are invaluable chapters on baking techniques, equipment, and ingredients and, best of all, 150 of Chang’s recipes to satisfy any sweet tooth. From her famous Banana Bread and Sticky Buns to cookies and pies, this is a classic in unfussy baking at its best and a must-have for novice and expert bakers alike.