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The Bread Bible

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The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum is a comprehensive guide that delves into the art and science of bread-making. It provides detailed instructions for a wide variety of breads, from classic sourdough to innovative artisan loaves. The book is acclaimed for its expert tips, extensive step-by-step guidance, and focus on the techniques necessary to achieve perfect results in baking.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about baking and eager to perfect your bread-making skills. With its detailed recipes and expert advice, it offers practical guidance for both novice and experienced bakers, covering everything from traditional loaves to innovative creations.

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The Bread Bible

Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Best Bread Book

Named a Best Bread Cookbook by Food & Wine

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The Bread Bible offers bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her profound understanding of the chemistry of baking, combined with the accessibility of her recipes and the incomparable taste of her creations, makes this book invaluable for both home cooks and professional bakers alike.

The "Understanding" and "Pointers for Success" sections explain, in simple, readable language, the importance of various techniques and ingredients demonstrated in a recipe. These sections provide a complete education in the art of baking, with thorough insights into 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.

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Rose Levy Beranbaum's The Bread Bible receives high praise for its comprehensive and meticulous approach to bread baking. Reviewers commend her for providing detailed, foolproof recipes that are both dependable and delicious. The book is celebrated for its wealth of useful information and is considered an essential resource for both novice and experienced bakers, capturing the historical and gastronomic essence of bread.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393057942

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 November 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 225 line drawings and 32 pages of color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alan Witschonke
  • Foreword by Michael Batterberry

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1641g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Rose Levy Beranbaum's The Cake Bible earned the International Association of Culinary Professionals/Seagram Book of the Year Award and is currently in its twenty-ninth printing. Michael Batterberry was a food writer and historian who with his wife founded two magazines, Food & Wine and Food Arts. He resided in Manhattan until his death in 2010.

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