The Bread Book - Hardcover

Collister, Linda; Blake, Anthony

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585740578 ISBN 13: 9781585740574

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2000

Synopsis

Here is a gorgeous compendium of the world's most delicious, best-loved breads, complete with step-by-step directions for baking them. These extraordinary, authentic recipes are personally recommended and used by four-star chefs and local cooking masters in countries and cultures spanning the continents. Over 130 different recipes are provided, ranging from the traditional Native American fry bread to the contemporary ciabatta loaves of Italy. Included are recipes for hearty basic breads, robust savory breads, mouth-watering and time-saving quick breads, distinctive sourdough and rye breads, cakelike fruit and nut breads, sumptuous enriched doughs, and ethnic fried doughs - as well as other delicious recipes for coffee cakes, pastries, and more.Every recipe is accompanied by thorough, step-by-step directions - all beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs. Complete with personal anecdotes, helpful tips, and a list of suppliers, this is an essential guide to perfecting the fine art of baking world-class gourmet breads.

About this title

Review:

"This handsome volume is a full-color collection of the world's most delectable breads. This is a big beautiful book that all bakers--novices as well as experienced pastry chefs--will want to have on their shelves. The Bread Book is perfect for anyone who loves to bake homemade bread or wants to learn how."--"Venice Gulf Coast Living"

Synopsis:

Provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations for making breads from crumbling the yeast to slashing a loaf, providing recipes for such breads as fruit loaves, cheese and onion loaf, panettone, sourdough, and ciabatta.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1585740578
• ISBN 13: 9781585740574
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192