The Bread Collection by Brian Hart Hoffman

The Bread Collection by Brian Hart Hoffman

Bread is the staple of almost every meal--a must-have dinner side, eye-catching dessert, tried and true brunch item, elegant teatime snack. The first all-bread book from Bake from Scratch will be your go-to source for baking artisan bread for years to come.

Welcome to your crash course in sourdough, flaky biscuits, and glorious dinner rolls that will upgrade your breadbasket. Each chapter contains a guide to the techniques mastered in our test kitchen. Learn the must-know secrets of our tastiest twist breads, perfect pull-apart breads, and other endless how-tos that will help you have a lifetime of baking success.

From stunning strawberry-studded cucumber bread to a brilliant cardamom and cinnamon jam-filled Norwegian Julekake, you'll find some of our favorites for every occasion as well as new recipes we can't wait for you to bake. So, put down the dough and pick up this book. The Bread Collection is the secret to beautiful loaves, fresh baguettes, and mouthwatering boules you've been waiting for. Savor this collection of recipes that have been shared across cultures and centuries, an ode to the simple combination of flour, water, salt, and yeast.

The editorial strategy and brand direction for all periodicals and books is overseen by Brian Hart Hoffman, president and chief creative officer of Hoffman Media. Brian was instrumental in the introduction of the periodicals The Cottage Journal, Bake from Scratch, Southern Cast Iron, and Southern Home. He is the editor of The Coupe: Celebrating Craft Cocktails and Vintage Collections, as well as both volumes of Bake from Scratch: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker, in addition to The Bread Collection. He is a resident of Birmingham, Alabama.