The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
The Bread Bible gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her knowledge of the chemistry of baking, the accessibility of her recipes, and the incomparable taste of her creations make this book invaluable for home cooks and professional bakers alike. "Understanding" and "Pointers for Success" sections explain in simple, readable language the importance of various techniques and ingredients demonstrated in a recipe, providing a complete education in the art of baking, with thorough sections on 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.
"Rose will not only walk you through a recipe, she will hold your hand all the wayShe is the ultimate perfectionist and we readers are the beneficiaries. We can always count on her to create recipes that not only work flawlessly, but taste out of this world." -- Maggie Glezer, author of Artisan Baking Across America
"Every book by Rose Levy Beranbaum is a highly anticipated event, but this one is particularly close to my heart. The Bread Bible brings together an amazing amount of useful information with many many great and trustworthy recipes—you can always count on a recipe by Rose, and her attention to every detail. For a baker like me, this book is heavenly, just as the title promises." -- Peter Reinhart, author of The Bread Baker's Apprentice
"The world of bread baking has been a secret society for 5000 years. Not any more. This book explains bread in all its historical, gastronomic, chewy, crusty, glorious detail. Of course, it took Rose to do it. This is the bread book." -- Bill Yosses, author of The Perfect Finish: Perfect Desserts for Every Occasion
"This is a book that has left no questions about how to make and bake bread. The Bread Bible belongs in every baker’s kitchen." -- Marion Cunningham, author of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
"Every book by Rose Levy Beranbaum is a highly anticipated event, but this one is particularly close to my heart. The Bread Bible brings together an amazing amount of useful information with many many great and trustworthy recipes—you can always count on a recipe by Rose, and her attention to every detail. For a baker like me, this book is heavenly, just as the title promises." -- Peter Reinhart, author of The Bread Baker's Apprentice
"The world of bread baking has been a secret society for 5000 years. Not any more. This book explains bread in all its historical, gastronomic, chewy, crusty, glorious detail. Of course, it took Rose to do it. This is the bread book." -- Bill Yosses, author of The Perfect Finish: Perfect Desserts for Every Occasion
"This is a book that has left no questions about how to make and bake bread. The Bread Bible belongs in every baker’s kitchen." -- Marion Cunningham, author of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
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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| ISBN 13 | 9780393057942 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393057941 |
| Title | The Bread Bible |
| Author | Rose Levy Beranbaum |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2003-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 640 |
| Prizes | Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2003 |
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