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A trusted authority on baking, Beth Hensperger has brought together hundreds of time-tested recipes, both classic and intriguingly original, from Gruyere Pullman Loaf and Farm-Style White Bread with Cardamom to fragrant Tuscan Peasant Bread and Classic Buttermilk Biscuits. And don’t just think loaves. Steamed Pecan Corn Bread, pancakes, golden brioches, flatbreads, focaccia, pizza dough, dinner rolls, dessert breads, strudels, breakfast buns—the choices are endless. The recipes are foolproof, step-by-step, and easy to follow. Busy bakers will also appreciate the excellent selection of recipes for bread machines and food processors. With a glossary and easy-to follow tips such as how to store and reheat bread, The Bread Bible is a keeper for anyone who likes to bake or wants to expand their kitchen repertoire.
‘This knowledgeable author's step-by-step instructions, presented in a clear and concise manner, contribute to easier and more enjoyable bread-making . . . Packed with hours of enjoyment for baker and consumer alike.” —Columbus Dispatch
“[An] impressive collection . . . begins with an authoritative but very approachable introduction to all aspects of bread making, from chemistry to ingredients.” —Library Journal
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Release date
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781452138268
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781452138268
- File size: 2237 KB
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Languages
- English
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November 30, 1998
Longtime San Francisco resident, cooking instructor and author (Bread for All Seasons) Hensperger offers a compelling and innovative collection of bread recipes for contemporary home bakers. With a significant nod to classic yeast breads, her extensive repertoire includes basic white, whole-wheat and rye loaves, sour starters, savory main-dish breads, even dessert and quick breads--just to name a few. Staunchly adhering to her philosophy that "breadmaking is nothing more than a series of sequential steps executed in a predictable order," she presents step-by-step instructions with great finesse and clarity. Where applicable, Hensperger provides useful addendum notes, divulges invaluable "Baker's Wisdom" baking tips and offers creative recipe variations (e.g., Cornmeal Brioche and Basic Pizza Dough). Taking into account busy schedules and state-of-the-art baking equipment, Hensperger devotes two end chapters to breads made with food processors and bread machines. For those who feel daunted by the prospect of baking bread, Hensperger encourages and inspires with a "breadmaking is for everyone" ethos and easy, vibrant prose infused with obvious passion for her craft.
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