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I got this book on recommendation from a friend who went to culinary baking school who told me this was their text book for baking. Which actually intimidated me. I haven't gone to baking school, and I'm not a whiz in the kitchen. I can make great food if I follow a great recipe though--and that's what this is. Amazing. I now make free form loaf multigrain bread weekly for my family and have tried several of the other recipes. They've all turned out delicious. I've had a couple of fails--which were user error (trying to substitute to make up for something i didn't have on hand or not kneading enough). I highly recommend this if you want to try to achieve bakery quality breads at home.
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I have purchased quite a few books on how to make bread this year and this is THE BEST of all of them. The easy to comprehend info along with step by step instructions are great. But what this book has more of than any other book I bought is LOTS of photographs to show you HOW to do it. Making bread at home is a very hands on process, and this book helped me tremendously.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Saw this first in SF, on Fisherman's Wharf. Bought when I got home (on E-bay). Wanted it to work with my sourdough starter (possibly over 100 years old!) Found more than enough theory and practical applications. Some recipes, but the book encourages you to understand the theory and biological performance of yeast and fermentation - this leads to the production of outstanding breads. My sourdough bread is no longer lumps of tangy flour conglomerations, but really very nicely textured, highly developed tartness, sourdough bread of the "mid-coast California" area. I have learned, from the book, to keep my starter in two batches; one wet, the other dry, enabling the flavors to be lactic or acetic in background. The book is a must for those wishing to make great bread, sweet or sour!
I've been baking bread for many years, but this book contains facts and techniques that are new to me. Recipes are well presented and explained, providing a springboard for variations and adaptations. The beautiful photos add to the pleasure of using this book, a boon to new and experienced bakers alike.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This book is in great condition and was a real bargain. It's so informative and the bread I've made has been delicious. It's nice to know how and why bread works so I can make adjustments as needed to make sure I'm making the best bread! The photos are lovely and the instructions are clear.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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