Sally's Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced

Name: Sally's Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes from Easy to Advanced
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (1258 reviews)
Author: Sally McKenney

by Sally McKenney

Self Help Cookbooks

4.8 (1,258)

4.8 stars from 1,258 reviews. Top 87% of Self Help books we track.

288 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodalePublished 2025-01-01

$1.99Deal87% off peak

Last checked: Jun 17, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $14.99

Good deal — this title is discounted today.

Price range: $1.99 – $14.99

Buy on Amazon - $1.99

0 readers are tracking this book's price

Fans of these authors will like this...

Dorie Greenspan
Claire Saffitz
Natasha Frost

Fans of these books will like this...

Bravetart: Iconic American Desserts
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Perfect for you if...

You want baking recipes that actually work the first time, with clear explanations of the why behind each step.
You're building your baking confidence and need to understand techniques like tempering chocolate and laminating dough without feeling lost.
You like following someone whose taste you already trust, whether you're making weeknight cookies or impressing dinner guests.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer experimental or unconventional baking that pushes boundaries beyond traditional flavour combinations.
You're looking for a book focused purely on one category like bread or pastry, rather than a broad collection.
You already have a well-stocked baking library and are seeking advanced professional techniques rather than home baker foundations.

About this book

Sally's Baking 101 is a collection of 101 sweet and savory recipes from Sally McKenney, creator of the website Sally's Baking Addiction. The book covers cookies, bars, cakes, pies, breads, and brunch items suited to various occasions and skill levels. McKenney, a self-taught baker, includes foundational baking knowledge alongside practical guidance on tools, ingredients, basic principles, and techniques such as browning butter, preparing pans, freezing baked goods, and testing for doneness. Step-by-step photos accompany the recipes. Simpler recipes include Chewy Banana Walnut Cookies, Thick & Fudgy Brownies, and Lemon Lavender Olive Oil Cake. Advanced recipes feature Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Danishes, Tiramisu Cake Roll, and Sky-High Chocolate Mousse Pie. Mid-level recipes include Buttermilk Chive Fantail Rolls, Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies, and Butternut Squash & Sage Chicken Pot Pie. Fan favorites such as Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Strawberry Cake, Homemade Pizza Dough, and Classic Apple Pie are also included.

Get the best deal every time

We track price drops, sale patterns, and predict when this book will go on offer next.

Price History

Kindle price over time. Green zones = periods when the book was free.

$1.99 – $14.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 87% off peak. Price has dropped 2 times over the last 16 months. Goes on sale roughly every 152 days.

Sales Rank

Amazon sales rank: lower number = better selling book. #1 is the bestseller.

Currently around #97K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

Rating & Reviews

Purple line = star rating over time. Blue area = total review count growth.

Currently 4.8★ from 1,258 reviews

Gaining approximately 135 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has remained stable at 4.8 over the tracking period.

Sale Prediction

Actual Predicted

This book is currently discounted at $1.99. It typically returns to around $14.99.

Prices shown in USD from Amazon US. We continuously pull new data to improve tracking. If dates look old, it usually means there has been no significant change since the last data point.