The Bread Bible

About this book

Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award Best Bread Book Named a Best Bread Cookbook by Food & Wine The Bread Bible gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaums trademark. Her knowledge of the chemistry of baking the accessibility of her recipes and the incomparable taste of her creations make this book invaluable for home cooks and professional bakers alike. "Understanding" and "Pointers for Success" sections explain in simple readable language the importance of various techniques and ingredients demonstrated in a recipe providing a complete education in the art of baking with thorough sections on types of flour equipment and other essentials. Easy-to-use ingredient tables provide both volume and weight for surefire recipes that work perfectly every time. Recipes include bread made with yeast starters quick breads flatbreads brioche and much more. From ciabatta semolina rye and sourdough breads to bagels biscuits crumpets and pizza dough The Bread Bible covers all the baking bases. 225 line drawings and 32 pages of color illustrations