The Bread Book

$39.95
Description

A bread-making masterclass for home bakers. The Bread Book teaches the fundamentals—leavening, flour types, and essential ingredients—then moves into clear, step-by-step recipes for simple loaves, rolls, and heritage-grain and gluten-free options. Troubleshooting guides and process photography demystify mixing, proofing, shaping, scoring, and baking so you can turn out bakery-quality breads at home.

Inside the Book
  • 60+ recipes spanning everyday loaves, boules, baguettes, enriched breads, rolls, and festive shapes.
  • Foundations: starters & pre-ferments, kneading methods, fermentation timelines, and baker’s tips.
  • Visual guides for shaping and scoring; temperature & steam notes for home ovens.
  • Troubleshooting section for common issues (dense crumb, weak rise, pale crust, and more).
Details
Author
Éric Kayser
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Format
Hardcover; full-color photography
Approx. Size
about 7.5" × 10"
Gifting & Use

A thoughtful gift for new bakers and seasoned sourdough lovers alike—pair with a lame, banneton, or digital scale.