How Baking Works : Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science, Paperback by Figoni, Paula, ISBN 0470392673, ISBN-13 9780470392676, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The essence of baking is chemistry, and anyone who wants to be a master pastry chem must understand the principles and science that make baking work. Learn the whys and hows of every chemical reaction, essential ingredient, and technique.