The author started loving baking in college. Since then she has created a blog Girl Versus Dough.

This cookbook contains baking tips and tricks, photos that make you salivate, and recipes that include breads, sweets, and casseroles with options to make them gluten-free. I found several recipes I would like to make during the upcoming holiday season.

It would make an excellent gift for the baker in your life!

I loved this. So many yummy and great, easy to follow recipes! I love that there is a photo for almost all of the recipes as well!

Cute if basic baking book. Measurements are in Imperial and by volume only. Hides steps in ingredients list (nuts need to be toasted, chopped, and candied, for example, which would add considerable time to the recipe). Several good recipes though nothing I'd make again.

I enjoy baking and it is a way that I relax when the stresses of life get to be to much. Anytime I get a new cookbook I like to browse through the whole book and choose several recipes to try out so I can see how hard or easy they will be to make. After reading through the wonderful tips I enjoyed reading over the common ingredients and equipment that you will come across while baking. Next I chose my recipes the first that I tried was the Bacon and Pimento Cheese Bread. Being from the south I love Pimento Cheese and this recipe gave me a new way to enjoy. Next I made the Giant Peanut Butter Cookies because who doesn't love those! The recipe was different from my own and I like to try recipes I like in as many ways as I can find them. The last recipe I tried was the Carrot Cake Roll, again this is something I make a couple times a year but I haven't been happy with the recipe I have. This was a great find, I loved this so much more than the recipe I have been using. The recipes weren't simple but they were easy to follow and as long as you are precise in your measurements there shouldn't be Amy problems. I look forward to trying some of the savory baked meals.at the end next!

Simple, classic, and delicious!

This cookbook was filled with a lot of classic comfort foods like apple pie and baked macaroni and cheese, but there were some interesting twists like PB & J babka and Chai spiced monkey bread. Loved the beautifully lit photos and how easy to follow the recipes were. Nothing seemed too complex or that would require a trip to a specialty foods store. I think this is a great cookbook for a home chef who is looking for a classic that will stay relevant throughout the years!

This would be an excellent first baking book for a teen, young adult, or anyone getting into baking for the first time. It has a very helpful primer in the beginning regarding ingredients, equipment, and techniques which will provide a good knowledge foundation for successful baking. The recipes themselves are accessible and appealing--I could make all of these and I want to! They are clearly organized and explained and each recipe is accompanied by detailed pictures as well as notes and tips. My only tiny quibble is that I wouldn't have minded having weights provided, especially for dry ingredients, but that doesn't take away from the fact that this is a really solid resource that offers everything one would look for in a good cookbook!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

When I'm stressed, I bake. So, to find a book called Comfort Baking was a sure sign that I needed this book. I also collect cookbooks, so they have to be either very good or very unique to be added to my library. This one is both. With the goal of providing comfort to both the baker and the delighted recipients of the baked goods, the recipes are clearly written, completed with everyday pantry items and basically hit every reminder of home and family. It defintely filled a gap I did not realize I had in my library and became a top of the list book to be gofted this year.

Comfort Baking by Stephanie Wise
Release Date: 10/18/22

If you know me then you know that I love to bake and I was so excited to review this book! Since the title is Comfort Baking, I expected a lot of traditional creations that everyone would know and recognize but this book really surprised me in it's variety of baked goods that it offered. I loved that it had both a combination of savory and sweet bakes and I was so intrigued to find dinners in one of the later sections! Overall I loved every second of baking from this book. The recipes are easy to follow, there's beautiful pictures of each recipe, and the ingredients are easy to find.

Thank you to @netgalley and Herald Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I absolutely Love Comfort Baking by Stephanie Wise. I did not know she had a blog until I read the book, but I know I will be reading it now. I appreciate her sharing about her faith, as I am also a Christian. As I read the book, I felt her faith was shining through as I saw her joy and read her little stories with the recipes.

I always tell people I love to read cookbooks just like a regular book. I also enjoy the little stories the authors tell along the way. I like hearing about their life, why they like the recipe, etc. This book did not disappoint. The pictures were absolutely gorgeous, I Loved her clothes (Although, yall may not care about that.), her sweet baby what looks like a goldendoodle, and her love for her family and cooking. The recipes look and sound delicious, and I cannot wait to cook them for my own family. Right now, we are doing Atkins, so I will have to wait for a family get-t0gether to really be able to enjoy them.

I love books, and I love cookbooks. I have already gone to Amazon and added my own hardback copy to my Amazon Christmas Wishlist.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Comfort Baking by Stephanie Wise comes out just in time for the holidays when many home bakers will be deciding what to share with family friends. It is a useful addition to any new and experienced baker’s collection.

Comfort baking includes information on typical ingredients and supplies useful for new bakers. However, recipes are rewarding for all skill levels. Individual recipes have tips and information storing for later. I appreciate that there is a photo for each recipe.

I look forward to trying: Blueberry & Cardamom Crumb Muffins, Chocolate Chip Sheet Pan Pancake and a twist on a favorite - Mixed Berry Dutch Baby.

Thank you to Stephanie Wise, Herald Press and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

Girl Versus Dough blogger Stephanie Wise is hitting the shelves with her very first cookbook, Comfort Baking. Stephanie describes the essence of comfort baking as baking “something from scratch as a source of comfort, both in the act of baking and in the enjoyment of the end result.” Remember the warm feeling of baking banana bread and sharing it with your neighbors during the early days of the pandemic? That’s what this entire cookbook feels like.

This cookbook has a really appealing and pleasantly surprising variety of recipes. I was expecting sweets (of which there are plenty), but there are also savory breads, breakfast bakes, and a whole section on dinner bakes and casseroles too. The design is clean and modern, and the gorgeous photos have a decidedly minimalist aesthetic, making sure the food is center stage every time. Even better, there’s a photo accompanying every single recipe, which is one of my top priorities in a cookbook.

The recipe instructions are thorough and clear, and every recipe includes useful tips about prep, storage, and substitutions. There are a variety of difficulty levels sure to appeal to novices, experienced bakers, and everyone in between; and the recipes in each section are helpfully arranged from easiest to most complicated. There are some old favorites, some new twists on classic dishes (like pumpkin meringue pie) as well as some drool-worthy new flavors, such as slice and bake cookies that taste just like a London Fog latte. Mostly from scratch with few pre-packaged ingredients, these cozy and delicious recipes are sure to delight whoever you bake them for.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Herald Press for providing me an advance copy of this cookbook.

As someone who loves baking when stressed or even depressed, Comfort Baking by Stephanie Wise is a godsend! The book contains tips for success before you even start baking; there are more with each recipe. Each recipe also includes stunning images to help you along the way. The book is broken down into eight chapters, with the first including baking basics-useful tips and tools, an ingredient breakdown, etc. Then it is broken down into seven chapters chockful of delicious recipes.

If you enjoy baking or are new to baking, this is a great cookbook to add to your collection! There are helpful tips with every recipe, including what to do with leftovers and freezing steps if you want to prepare the recipe ahead of time. Each recipe also includes a short story explaining how she came up with the recipe. For me, Comfort Baking will be added to my cookbook collection and used quite often!

The recipes in this book definitely live up to the title - baked goods that are like a warm hug.
Recipe chapters are Quick Breads and Muffins; Breakfast and Brunch; Cookies and Bars; Cakes of All Kinds; Pies, Tarts, Crisps, and Crumbles; Breads; Meals to Bring to Family and Friends (casseroles); and Bonus Recipes (things like toppings, sauces).
The book starts with some baking tips and ingredient and equipment info. Then come the recipes, each with a delicious looking color photo. There are a wide variety of flavors and ingredients here, but easily obtained in a market. I appreciated that the recipes included storage info and freezing/thawing guidelines.
I will take comfort in baking and eating from this book.

This was the perfect sweet and savory cookbook. I baked a few breads and waiting to bake more but they were delicious. I love cookbooks that have a different spin on original recipes.

This book makes me feel like I could waltz right into my kitchen and start baking. Stephanie Wise approaches baking in a way that feels doable and comfortable for people with all levels of experience. The dishes are all drool worthy and I love how she organized each recipe with a blurb about the dish at the beginning, information for how to “save for later” and easy-to-comprehend instructions. The author’s passion for baking is clear and I can’t wait to get in my kitchen!

I could relate to this cookbook because it has the sort of comfort baking recipes that I grew up with in the Midwest. I also liked the author's philosophy that the recipes shouldn't be scary to try. I found the Baking Tips section a good primer for the beginner and a good reminder for the expert.
Things I especially liked:
--Each recipe has a "Save for Later" note that tells exactly how to store the finished product.
--A photograph accompanies each recipe (I must see what it looks like before I'll try it)
--A real variety of recipes, and lots of them (over 300 pages). If it's baked, it qualifies, from baked main dishes to breads to fancy layer cakes.
--Unique recipes not found everywhere else, such as Iced Cherry Almond Loaf Cake, Chocolate-Hazelnut Granola, or Pumpkin Meringue Pie.

It was hard to find anything I didn't like. If anything, the photos could use just a bit more color garnishes, but that's very minor. Though I rarely use cookbooks anymore, this one is tempting. It would also make a great gift for someone who likes to cook (or is just learning).

Thank you NetGalley and Herald Press for sending this cookbook for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This book is gorgeous! The pictures are stunning and the recipes are accessible and modern. The chocolate chip sheet pan pancake recipe is a keeper. There’s so many recipes that I want to try. I also love that there are a lot of savory bakes included. I will be purchasing a copy of this to my personal cookbook library.

I absolutely loved this cookbook. It certainly lived up to its name, with comfort baking at its best. The recipes are delightful and while some (not many) may be longer than others (both in process and ingredients) that's the time to just relax and sink into it...to find comfort in the making and then later in the eating! I appreciate the directions on how the baked goods should be stored or frozen. I also like that there are gluten free subs for some of the recipes. I'd love to see a gluten free baking book from Stephanie at some point! I'm sure it would be great.

Her directions are clear making it easy for a baking novice (I highly recommend reading her the front matter if you're fairly new to baking. All in all, if you're looking to add to your baking book collection, this is one to have and enjoy time and time again.


This review is based on a free advanced copy of this book provided through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I'll preface my review by stating that I am an avid home baker, I own too many cookbooks to count. I would recommend this book to beginning bakers or someone who doesn't have much of a collection, the recipes look good but most are classics that I don't need another recipe for.

Also, for me it loses points in not giving weight measurements for ingredients, though again, not as important for most beginner bakers.

Thank you to Herald Press & NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was everything I wanted it to be. It had me turned pages without even realizing. It was so good!