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My Bread

The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method
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In My Bread, Jim Lahey offers a revolutionary approach to making bread at home effortlessly. This book introduces a no-knead, slow-rise method that results in artisan-quality bread with minimal effort. Packed with detailed instructions and vivid photographs, it empowers both novice and experienced bakers to create a variety of delicious loaves with confidence.
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If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and want to master the art of artisan baking at home, this book promises a simple, foolproof method for crafting delicious, bakery-quality loaves. It's perfect for anyone eager to dive into the world of no-knead bread, making the experience accessible and enjoyable for both novice bakers and seasoned enthusiasts.

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Jim Lahey’s "breathtaking, miraculous, no-work, no-knead bread" (Vogue) has revolutionized the food world.

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Lahey's "breathtaking, miraculous, no-work, no-knead bread" (Vogue) has revolutionized the food world.

Inspired by the ancient art of Italian bread making, Jim Lahey developed artisanal bread that is entirely his own and soon can be yours. It takes only a pot to create what Mark Bittman in the New York Times calls "the best no-work bread you have ever made."

The method, which captured worldwide attention, is practically foolproof and allows the home baker to let the dough rise slowly, without any kneading or fuss, and then bake it in a heavy, preheated pot.

Lahey also shares the fun of making his inventive recipes for classic breads like the rustic Italian baguette, the stirato, and his famous pizza bianca.

With step-by-step instructions and full-colour photographs of finished loaves, My Bread is perfect for home cooks who have always wanted to make beautiful, deeply flavoured bread but found traditional recipes dauntingly complicated.

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My Bread by Jim Lahey is praised for revealing the secret to creating a perfect loaf of bread with minimal effort. Jeffrey Steingarten from Vogue admires Lahey's intuitive approach to baking and the remarkable taste of the bread produced using his methods.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393066302

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: color photos throughout

Contributors:

  • With Rick Flaste

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 939g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Jim Lahey studied sculpting at SUNY Stonybrook and the School of Visual Arts but soon headed off to Italy to work with bakers in northeastern and central Italy. He opened the Sullivan Street Bakery in New York City in 1994; the bakery has since moved farther uptown to Manhattan's west side. His new pizza restaurant, Co., opened in Manhattan in early 2009. Rick Flaste served as the editor of the New York Times Dining Section at its inception, creating many of its acclaimed features. He has collaborated on numerous cookbooks and books.

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