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Bread

A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes
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Bread by Jeffrey Hamelman serves as both an instructional guide and a celebration of artisanal bread-making. It offers an in-depth exploration of traditional bread recipes and techniques, providing a blend of practical advice and the author’s expert insights. Thoroughly detailed, the book invites both novices and seasoned bakers to embark on a journey into the art and science of bread-baking.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about baking and want to expand your skills with professional techniques. It offers a comprehensive guide to creating a variety of bread types, from traditional loaves to artisanal favourites, and is packed with insights from a master baker to elevate your home-baking experience.

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When Bread was first published in 2004, it received the Julia Child Award for Best First Book from the International Association of Culinary Professionals and became an instant classic. Hailed as a "masterwork of bread baking literature," Jeffrey Hamelman's Bread features over 130 detailed, step-by-step formulas for dozens of versatile rye- and wheat-based sourdough breads, numerous breads made with yeasted pre-ferments, simple straight dough loaves, and dozens of variations.

In addition, an International Contributors section is included, which highlights unique specialities by esteemed bakers from five continents.

In this third edition of Bread, professional bakers, home bakers, and baking students will discover a diverse collection of flavours, tastes, and textures, hundreds of drawings that vividly illustrate techniques, and evocative photographs of finished and decorative breads.

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Bread by Jeffrey Hamelman is highly praised for its thorough and detailed instructions on baking techniques, making it valuable for both novice and experienced bakers. The book is lauded for its comprehensive range of recipes and its emphasis on traditional methods and craftsmanship. Reviewers appreciate the author's expertise and the clear, educational style that enriches the reader's understanding of bread-making.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119577515

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1361g

Pages: 528

About the Author

Jeffrey Hamelman began his baking life in 1976. Over the years he has been a production baker, a bakery owner, and an instructor of baking classes on six continents. His dedication to the good work of baking, and his respect and admiration for the world's bakers, have never wavered.

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