Baking Real Sourdough Bread
Wild sourdough magic at your fingertips! (Please note that all the measurements are in grams, ounces and cups – Celsius and Fahrenheit) Written by two passionate artisan bakers and teachers, this book dispels the myth that sourdough is difficult and time-consuming to make. It shows how to fit regular baking into even the craziest lifestyle by using an ordinary fridge and the principle of retardation – or ‘slo-mo’ dough. Packed with clear explanations and helpful photographs the book shows: * The Seven Steps to creating truly exceptional artisan loaves * Three detailed schedules to manage your time for effortless baking * How to create, manage and maintain a wild yeast leaven * How to...
more infoBread: A Baker’s Book of Techniques and Recipes
An updated new edition of the essential resource for professionals and seasoned home bakers Hailed as a "revelation" when it first appeared in 2004, Jeffrey Hamelman's Bread is a legendary resource praised by baking luminaries from around the world. Explaining complex techniques with simple and helpful illustrations, the book includes recipes for a vast array of breads, including sourdoughs, brioche, authentic rye breads, flat breads, French breads, and much more. Features nearly 150 detailed, step-by-step recipes, along with vivid drawings and photographs showing techniques and finished products Written by Jeffrey Hamelman, one of fewer than 200 Certified Master Bakers in the United States and a recipient of the Golden Baguette Award (2005), the highest...
more infoThe Williams-Sonoma Baking Book: Essential Recipes for Today’s Home Baker
Nothing evokes the comforts of home better than freshly baked treats straight from the oven. But too many home cooks believe they don't have the time to bake except for the occasional special dessert. If you are one of them, this comprehensive baking collection, with nearly 400 recipes for everything from homespun favorites and bake-shop sweets to popular restaurant-style desserts, is guaranteed to change your mind. In this inspired book, you will find recipes that both fit into your busy schedule and suit nearly every occasion, from quick dessert for weeknight suppers to fancy cakes for holiday tables. Whether you are dreaming of buttery shortbread for an afternoon snack, a luscious berry pie for...
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