This really is the perfect cookbook. I've been a fan of Chinese dishes my whole life, but I've never seen a book with every single recipe I could want in one place...until now.

I like that most of it is from scratch, so you can really have fun with it. And when you make dough for one thing, it can also serve as dough for several other things as well, so it's not as complicated as it may seem at first glance. Every recipe also has accompanying pictures, so you know what it's supposed to come out as, and how you're supposed to get to that point (for example how to properly fold buns).

I love that this focuses on so much of the science of baking and also uses weights for measurements. I hate washing spoons and cups when I could just use my scale to measure the perfect amounts. Also appreciate all of the pictures, including steps for rolling out and shaping doughs.

And, there's a lot of history, about the author's family, other families with similar baking/restaurant backgrounds in different cities, as well as the origins of the recipes themselves. Like I said, perfect cookbook.

I can't wait to have this on my shelf so I can just pop it open and try something new whenever I have time.

This cookbook is so much more than just a compilation of recipes and ingredient descriptions. You can really feel the heart, the love that the author poured into this. It radiates with the warmth of nostalgia and cultural adoration. When I get a cookbook, I’ll often skip over the longer bits of text. I don’t usually read introductions at all! But something about the way Cho writes makes this cookbook so inviting. Like a warm hug.

Each recipe is thorough and easy to understand. I love that there is a base dough that you can use to create so many different recipes. Each bun, bread, and confection is enough to make your mouth water, with pictures that practically emit sweet-smelling steam.

I’ll be purchasing this book once it’s available and cannot wait to add it to my collection. Highly recommend!

Mooncakes and Milk Bread is one of the first cooking books I have given a review to, and it is also quite different from other cookbooks I've read.

I loved the amount of cultural information put into this book. As someone who is not familiar with Chinese culutre, I enjoyed learning about the recipes I was looking at.

I think there were only a couple of items in this book that I am familiar with, and definitely tabbed a few options to try and make myself. That being said, I wish the format of the book was a little cleaner in the way the recipes are set up. I think the wordiness of the actual recipe can be cute down to simpler instructions. I understand this is a preference for the way people consume cookbooks, but if I am following a recipe, I like to be able to easily pinpoint the information I am needing.

Overall, a book I recommend any cookbook enthusiast, or anyone interested in Chinese Cuisine and culture pick up.

↠ 4 stars

This is a delightful cookbook, laying out what might strike some as seemingly complex items in simple terms, so that anyone can make this delicious baked goods.

Both a great introduction for people new to this type of cuisine and an excellent book for people who grew up with this to feel seen, this is a great book, both for recipes and for representation of a part of the American melting pot.

Mooncakes and Milk Bread is a delightful cookbook. First, I can tell it's going to get me out of the box when baking. There are so many baked goods in the book I've never heard of or tasted, so it's really exciting to think about experiencing something new to me. Second, I really appreciate the way the book is laid out. Sometimes cookbooks go the route of having seven pages of story for every recipe, but this one shared stories that brought the recipe home while still being an actual cookbook. I like to have a photo for most every recipe in a cookbook, and Mooncakes and Milk Bread has that. I also love that a lot of savory bakes are included, and it's not all sweets.

I'd recommend Mooncakes and Milk Bread to anyone looking for a great quality cookbook on Chinese baking.

Thank you Kristina Cho and Harper Horizon for granting me access to an ARC of this book.

Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina Cho makes me so hungry. That is often the case when cookbook authors provide you with gorgeous photos that accompany their recipes. There is a lot I want to try on this book: savory buns, milk bread, egg custard tarts...etc.

The write-ups that accompany each recipe are entertaining to read as well. This is a great cookbook and I can't wait to try the recipes!

Not only is this book beautiful to look at, but you can also feel the love behind the recipes. I loved the author's personal story combined with the most precious photos. I personally have a similar background to the author so it really stood out to me right away. A book for me! So cool! But even if you just love Asian baking you will love this book. She even goes through how to shop at an Asian store. The recipes were simple and easy to understand. The pictures were descriptive and beautiful. I almost squealed when I saw the recipe for the hot dog flower buns as that was (and still is) my go-to at any Asian bakery. There are even drink recipes! Highly recommend!

Well thought out recipes! I enjoyed reading the author's experiences too. The recipes in the cookbook reminded me of the pastries that I ate when I was young. Definitely nostalgic!

I'm obsessed. Not only are these recipes lovely, but the pictures!!! Oh, the pictures! I am so so happy that this book includes step by step photos with recipes that require folding or combining doughs. I'm an absolute dunce when trying to figure out what exactly recipes mean as they describe how an item is meant to be shaped. These photos were such a life saver!

Baking is a great way to spend your down time. Trying other cuisines baking is a great way to challenge yourself, and be rewarded with some delicacy that you may have never tried otherwise.

The baking has been split into seven different sections; Bread, Bao and Bing, Not-Too-Sweet Buns, Pork Buns and Beyond, Gao (Cakes & Tarts), No Fortune Cookies, Chinese Breakfast, and Sips. Before we get to the recipes though, have a section on how to shop at an asian grocery store, essential equipment and ingredients for a better bake.

There are plenty of recipes to try out, personally I cannot wait to Milk Bread, homemade Steamed Bun Dough, Miso Corn Buns (combining two of my favourite ingredients in bread sounds like an amazing idea), and Dan Tat.

A good book on Chinese baking that I would recommend to most people.

I loved this book. Being Italian I found the recipes really original, exsotic and new, and loved the layout and photos too. I would definitely buy a physical copy, the only donwside is that it's difficult to find in Europe unless you pay a big import fee. I hope a UK or Italian publisher makes a UK/Italian edition, so I can have my physical copy too. I will certainly try some recipes soon.

I was so excited to see this on Netgalley since it’s not even on order at my library yet. This book is gorgeous! There are so many photos showing explanations and the finished product looks so good. There are some cookbooks that you own just for the beauty and this might be one. haha. Although, there are a lot of things that I want to try. I think the Coconut Jasmine Cream Buns look amazing! I would have to talk my husband into it since he’s not the biggest coconut fan but they just look too good. There’s also a Deep Dish Pepperoni Bread that I’m absolutely going to try. I will be buying this book for sure.

Thanks to Harper Horizon for an e-galley of this book for review.

Moon cakes and milk bread by Kristina Cho is a wonderfully warm book written with love about the baking traditions of Cho’s Chinese American family and show’s how easy it is to learn these baking techniques and recipes. This book is easy to read and learn from with lots of step by step pictures and shopping guides. I loved milk bread myself and have always wanted to learn to make it and this book gave me the tools to finally do it. :)
I suggest this book for anyone who loves baking or wants to learn Chinese recipes.

Wonderful cookbook for a niche baking topic I don't often see. Everything included looks so delicious and the recipes were easy to follow.

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this title! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is absolutely fantastic. I've only made a few recipes so far, but everything has been wonderful - especially the milk bread, which is the base for so many others.

The instructions for each recipe are clear and easy to follow. The stories and photos are wonderful and made me feel a connection to these dishes, even though I didn't grow up eating these

I received a digital copy of this for review purposes, but I'm going to grab a copy next time I'm at a bookstore - this deserves a permanent spot on my cookbook shelf.

I absolute loved this book! If you grew up visiting Chinese bakeries and always wondered how to make certain treats, you will love this book, too. It brought back so many wonderful memories. Kristina Cho's writing style is very inviting and makes the reader feel as if they are talking to an old friend.

I would recommend this book to all bakers ... beginners to advanced. Kristina Cho sets you up for success. She walks you through the different tools and ingredients you will need for various recipes. Each chapter is dedicated to a different category of recipes such as bread, buns, cakes & tarts, and so on. She even includes some savory treats as well. I chose the matcha Swiss roll recipe as my first baking project from this book. It turned out delicious! I am excited to try her other recipes.

What I enjoyed the most is that Kristina Cho shares interesting stories throughout the book ... whether it's about the history of Chinese baking, her family and some famous bakeries. A truely delightful read.

I received a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I am grateful to NetGalley for the opportunity review this book.

This is an incredible book filled to the brim with delicious Chinese baked goods. All of the pictures make each item look mouth-watering and the directions and pretty easy to follow. I can't wait to try out all of the recipes!

This is an awesome cookbook for people interested in Chinese bakery pastries. It has great recipes and beautiful pictures.

I heard so many good things about this book and couldn't wait to get my hands on this one, boy was I excited to try recipes from it!

Kristina Cho's recipes are thorough, easy to follow, and well-written. This book has lots of beautiful pictures and is very well laid out, so even if you are not familiar with yeast breads such as milk bread or Chinese sweets, you can easily understand and create gorgeous baked goods! This book also has good amount of sweet treats and savory baked goods to satisfy both tastebuds and the recipes are streamlined and well organized and thoughtful, so it's really a great read for people who love baking. I've managed to try out several recipes in two weeks, starting with milk bread (a must!), cocktail buns, chocolate Nutella loaf, just to name a few and they all were a huge hit!

I have a long list of must-bake from this book and can hardly wait to bake them all. Get yourself a copy and enjoy baking. Who doesn't love milk bread, right?

Wow this cookbook was packed full of so many recipes that I wanted to try. It was well put together and filled with valuable information. It began with an informative chapter on the different ingredients that you would find throughout the recipes. There was a great section on how to properly shop in an Asian market which for me was quite helpful. It gave me a list of equipment that would be used and I learned some new things before I even got to the actual recipes. I went through all the recipes because I always love trying a few. The first one I tried was the Crispy Chinese Sausage and Cilantro Pancakes. I love savory anything so this was an easy choice. They didn't come out perfectly but I never expect my first try to but what they lacked in beauty the taste definitely made up for it. I'll definitely try them again and perfect them with each new try. The second recipe I tried was the Coffee Crunch Swiss Roll, I love making rolls, anytime I come upon a new recipe for one I love to try it. This turned out really well, probably because I make this type of dessert often throughout the year. There are so many recipes that I want to try and look forward to doing so in the future. The recipes were easy to follow but you do have to take the time to read each properly and follow them to the letter, especially when it comes to baking.