Bread Baker’s Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread
I have always been intimidated by making bread. I purchased a bread machine about 15 years ago when it was the in thing to do. I never liked the texture of the bread. It was either doughy or chewy and never attained the desired outcome. For years, my bread machine has been in the pantry. I take it out sometimes but am never satisfied. I began watching the Great British Baking Show and thought it did not look so hard and maybe I should try it. In the past, I have made cinnamon buns before and did not think bread would be that different.
The book is divided into several sections.
- What is it about bread?
- Deconstructing Bread: A tutorial. This section discusses the twelve states to making bread.
- Formulas (Recipes)
This is the 15th anniversary of Mr. Reinhart’s book. He shares his latest techniques and includes additional recipes that were not included in the original edition. I was very happy to find this book. It gave me confidence that I could make my own bread.
