Kaffeehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafes of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague

Kaffeehaus explores the dessert traditions of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague's legendary cafés, where artists and philosophers have gathered for centuries to enjoy pastries alongside coffee and conversation. The region's modern cafés continue this heritage, serving traditional strudel and other classics rather than contemporary alternatives. Rick Rodgers presents over 150 classic Austro-Hungarian pastry recipes spanning 300 years of tradition. The book includes explanations of batters, doughs, and icings that form the foundation of this baking style, along with beverage pairings. Recipes are designed for bakers of all skill levels and use ingredients available in American kitchens. This revised second edition adds charts for ingredient weights and measures, along with updated content and resource lists. The book combines authentic recipes written in English with culinary history, documenting the culture and legacy of these cafés and their desserts.