NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The ultimate baking book for home cooks of all skill levels with 101 sweet and savory, foolproof recipes plus helpful tips for best results—from the creator of the beloved website Sally’s Baking Addiction.
“Sally has a gift for creating recipes that bakers trust and that families and friends crave. There’s so much to learn and so much to love here.”—New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan
A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
For years, Sally’s Baking Addiction has been the trusted online resource for anyone who wants to make delicious baked goods from scratch. An expert self-taught baker, Sally McKenney has been dedicated to developing and perfecting a wide range of baking recipes and her devoted audience trusts her implicitly. In this collection of 101 irresistible recipes, she presents an array of crowd-pleasing bakes to suit every occasion and craving, from cookies and bars to cakes, pies, breads, and brunch fare. Sprinkled throughout the book, you’ll find a selection of her most treasured fan favorites, including Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Strawberry Cake, Homemade Pizza Dough, and Classic Apple Pie.
Sally shares everything you need to know to be a successful home baker including basic baking principles, tools and ingredients, detailed how-to’s, and step-by-step photos. She also offers her best tips and tricks, such as how to brown butter, prepare your baking pans, freeze baked goods, test for doneness, and so much more. Simpler recipes are included if your time is limited or you’re just beginning your baking journey, like Chewy Banana Walnut Cookies, Thick & Fudgy Brownies, Lemon Lavender Olive Oil Cake, and the Ultimate Fruit Crisp. Advanced bakers will be excited to try Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danishes, Tiramisu Cake Roll, Sky-High Chocolate Mousse Pie, and Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Tart. Many of the recipes are somewhere in between, including Buttermilk Chive Fantail Rolls, Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies, Caramel Sheet Cake, and Butternut Squash & Sage Chicken Pot Pie.
With Sally’s Baking 101 as your guide, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to feel confident baking from scratch with tempting, reliable recipes guaranteed to delight family and friends.
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Sally's Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced
“McKenney’s work has generated a cult following and for good reason: She leads with meticulous attention to detail. This level of precision could not be more present in her new cookbook, Sally’s Baking 101.”—Epicurious
“Self-taught baker Sally McKenney has a knack for explaining even the most intricate of pastry procedures with a calm, relaxed tone that makes you feel like you can conquer the task at hand.”—Vogue
“Sally has a gift for creating recipes that bakers trust and that families and friends crave. There’s so much to learn and so much to love here.”—Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author and author of Dorie’s Anytime Cakes
“You’d be hard-pressed to find a more reliable source of baking recipes—recipes for home cooks with real kitchens—than Sally; this is the kind of cookbook we’ll keep forever.”—Deb Perelman, New York Times bestselling author of Smitten Kitchen Keepers
“Sally’s Baking 101 is destined to be an American classic! Sally always delivers on deliciousness, and her friendly baking guidance will guarantee success.”—Zoë François, New York Times bestselling author of Zoë Bakes Cookies
“At the end of the day, Sally’s Baking 101 is the baking book to end all baking books. We mere mortals are just lucky to be in Sally’s presence, soaking up all the sweet wisdom she’s serving.”—Jocelyn Delk Adams, television host and award-winning author of Grandbaby Cakes and Everyday Grand
“Sally’s meticulously tested recipes, thoughtful instructions, and expert advice will eliminate any baking anxiety to practically guarantee perfect results from your home kitchen. The mouthwatering photos are just the icing on top. I’ve dog-eared nearly every recipe!”—Tessa Arias, cookbook author and creator of Handle the Heat.
“Sally brings her signature style to this book for recipes that are reliable, fun, and always delicious. Sally is right by your side, guiding you every step of the way.”—Erin Jeanne McDowell, author of The Book on Pie and host of Happy Baking
“Perfect for every baker from beginner to experienced, Sally’s Baking 101 makes baking approachable and fun.”—Holly Nilsson, creator of Spend with Pennies and author of Spend with Pennies: Everyday Comfort
“Sally’s Baking 101 is everything you love about her blog in cookbook form—an essential for any home baker. Every recipe I tried was a hit, easy to follow, and turned out perfectly thanks to her step-by-step guidance. Sally is a legend, and this book proves why.”—Matthew James Duffy, baking professor and chef, creator of Sourdough Duffy, and author of Bread Etc.
“I have no doubt Sally’s Baking 101 is going to become the ultimate baking resource in households all around the world, including mine.”—Nagi Maehashi, cookbook author and creator of Recipe Tin Eats
“A well-thought-out and welcome introduction to the art and science of baking.”—Library Journal
Overall rating: 4.976744 / 5 from 43 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Sally's Baking 101 offers a comprehensive collection of 101 foolproof recipes, from easy to advanced, with detailed instructions and helpful tips. The book is praised for its beautiful presentation, appealing pictures, and reliable recipes, making it a valuable resource for home bakers of all skill levels.
"Wonderful book that has easy concise instructions , beautiful photos and amazing recipes." — Patti
"Love the content, easy instructions and great recipes" — Stirella
"Beautiful images, clear instructions and excellent recipes" — R. J.
Reviews
Bake with Confidence and Consistency with Sally’s Baking 101
"You’re in for a treat and making your favourite treats with ease since Sally’s Baking 101 gives detailed step-by-step instructions- each recipe comes with exquisite photos, reliable measurements for ingredients and lots of helpful tips. Perfect for all bakers and you will soon have a hard time deciding which recipe to try first! This is quickly becoming my favourite cookbook with pages already covered in chocolate and flour!"
— Ali P. (5/5)
Great book
"Sally is one of the bloggers whose recipes I consider foolproof. Always well described and results are very good to excellent. Always love to have a new cookbook to look through."
— Louise N. (5/5)
Experienced & Relatable
"Every recipe comes with immediate, applicable teaching methods. This is like attending a baking retreat with someone who has experienced many failures as well as obvious successes. Outstanding volume I will undoubtably continue to refer to over & over again; both for the recipes but also for Sally's teaching! Thank-You Sally!!"
— Fois (5/5)
Big, Beautiful Baking Book!
"I have an abundance of cookbooks, and try to avoid buying more, but I am so glad I purchased this one. I have already made the chocolate chip cookies--so easy and delicious--and have highlighted a number of other recipes that I will definitely bake over the holidays. Beautifully illustrated, and with all kinds of helpful hints, and wonderful recipes, Sally's baking cookbook is a keeper!"
— Mary C. (5/5)
Title is perfect
"Wonderful book that has easy concise instructions ,beautiful photos and amazing recipes. This is a cookbook you would treasure and use for years to come"
— Patti (5/5)
Love SBA
"I love Sally’s Baking Addiction. Her recipes are easy to follow and always taste amazing. This cookbook has so many great recipes and I can’t wait to try them out. So far the lemon blueberry scones are a favourite."
— Bookworm (5/5)
Great for for others (and yourself)
"I have never made anything from Sally that I was disappointed in. Everything tastes great. Directions are very clear. Beautiful photos. My go to for baking!"
— Susan (5/5)
Great baking recipes
"great baking recipes have tried over 20 of the recipes, and they are all fantastic!"
— Bettywop (5/5)
Excellent cookbook
"excellent cookbook. Bought as a gift but want one for me."
— Wendym (5/5)
Seemed Like a Good Baking Cookbook
"I returned this cookbook as I am not a baker and it is appears to be for bakers. It does however seem like a good baking cookbook and the recipes did not appear to be overly complicated."
— WellRead (4/5)
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Published date: Sep 02, 2025
Language: English
No. of Pages: 288
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
ISBN: 9780593581964
Dimensions:
8.32" W x
1.03" L x
10.28" H
Sally McKenney is the creator of the hugely popular website Sally’s Baking Addiction (aka Sally’s Baking). She is known for providing clear, concise instructions, tips, and tutorials to make every recipe approachable for home bakers of all skill levels. Her work has been featured in People, on Good Morning America, and more. She lives in Maryland with her husband, their two children, and their rescue dogs.
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