The ability to select the right tool for the job and to use it with precision is a key part of the job of the professional baker and the professional pastry chef. A must-have companion in the kitchen, In the Hands of a Baker covers basic tools such as scales, measures, whips, peelers, and small appliances such as mixers, choppers, and ice cream machines. The second part of this title includes more advanced and specialized tools, such as those needed necessary for break bread making, pastry making, and dcor and confectionery work. Basic measurement and conversion information is also included.