Uncle John's original bread book;: Recipes for breads biscuts griddle cakes rolls crackers etc

From back cover: The Delicious Art of Baking Bread If you want Irish oatmeal bread Italian bread sticks French or Alsatian sourdough bread Jewish honey cakes Swedish limpa German buttermilk rye or the more exotic German farmers herb - parmesan bread youll find it all here and much much more! JOHN BRAUE has lovingly put together a collection of priceless recipes which have been handed down family to family baker to baker friend to friend for generations. But this book is more than just a great collection of recipes. It is also an entertaining primer of fascinating bread lore such as the different properties of flours the vast differeces in recipe results due to climate altitude and ovens and the little known techniques of baking perfection. Tucked between the recipes are dozens of wise hints on the good life good baking good humor and good eating. UNCLE JOHNS ORIGINAL BREAD BOOK is unique refreshing invaluable addition to every housewifes kitchen shelf.