Every baker has their white whale recipes?intimidating, inspiring, and daring bakes that tempt and tantalize. But they often feel out of reach, or like a challenge best put off for an undetermined ?someday.? In her own words, baking expert and instructor Heather Thomas is ?here to turn someday into today.? Enter Baker?s Bucket List. In her debut collection of 55 recipes, Heather empowers bakers to bring their dream pastries, cakes, cookies, and breads to life. With detailed methods and step-by-step photos that make even the most intimidating laminated pastries or artisan loaves easy, she walks readers through recipes that deepen their culinary skills and bolster their confidence. Whether readers are looking for classics like Kouign-Amann, Black Forest Gateaux, or a Crusty Sourdough Loaf, or unexpected soon-to-be-favorites (hello, Overnight English Muffins and Japanese Milk Bread), Heather?s tried-and-true recipes yield bakery-worthy results readers will be proud to show off. Heather concludes her must-try list with a collection of nostalgic favorites from around the world, including Berry Galette, New Orleans Beignets, Crescent Dinner Rolls, and Bakery Doughnuts. Celebrating iconic and lesser-known or underappreciated baked goods alike, beginner and lifelong bakers will find exciting new bakes and endless inspiration in these pages. A testament to the joy of baking, this is the ultimate bucket list for any baker looking to play and grow in the kitchen. This book will have 55 recipes and 55 beauty photos with accompanying step by steps.