Features
Hardcover: 180 pages
Publisher: The Lyons Press; First edition September 1, 2000
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1585741124
ISBN-13: 978-1585741120
Product Dimensions:
11.4 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
Book Description
A beautiful full-color guide to country bread making.
Back Cover Copy
Country Breads of the World is a remarkable collection of original recipes and secrets of bread-makers around the world. Beautifully photographed, and with step-by-step sequences revealing the techniques of the masters, Country Breads of the World relates the time honored methods behind making wonderful country loaves that rely on authentic ingredients and retain the integrity of their classic origins.In Country Breads of the World, the complete bread-making process is explored in depth, beginning with the milling of the grains used for bread flours and the different kinds of leavenings used to raise dough, to working and shaping the dough and the actual baking process. The final chapter is devoted to the decorated and enriched breads made for celebrations and festivals. Throughout, there are recipes for extraordinary breads of all kinds - hearty multi-grain loaves; slim baguettes made with fine white flour; dark, moist breads that are almost cake-like in texture; breads rich with dried fruits and nuts; flat breads, crispbreads, pancakes, rolls, puffy biscuits, doughnuts, sweet spicy buns, and much more.Country Breads of the World is inspiring in its content yet practical in its approach. Each of the recipes is clear and easy-to-follow, and is presented alongside dazzling full-color photographs. Both novice bread-makers and experienced bakers alike will find much to learn and enjoy in this beautiful book. (8 3/4 X 11 1/4, 180 pages, color photos)
Reader Reviews
I own and use a variety of cookbooks almost daily since we have eclectic international tastes. And baking bread is something I do the old fashioned way a few times per week. There is nothing as sumptuous as the smell of bread baking or the taste of a warm piece of bread slathered in real butter. And the heartier the better. None of the light as air no substance white bread for me. And this book is a bread bakers delight and a big book packed with luscious photos as well as step by step directions for breads from dozens of countries. They even have glutten free bread recipes. Some of my favorites are the Sunflower seed and olive bread on page 20, mixed grain sunflower loaf on page 19,Huron or whole wheat berry bread on page 27, rye bread with dry fruit on page 43, the various rye breads, stout and oat bread, and the green tea bread. And I really love the Lincolnshire recipes from England and of course Lusesekatts from Sweden which we will be savoring this week during celebration of St Lucia. This is one of my all time favorite sit in a comfy chair near the fire with candle burning and plan for my next bake bread day books............. And it would make an excellent gift for any bread baking novice or master baker.
Comment | Permalink |
(Report this)
