Making your own bread by hand is a simple pleasure and a great starting
point for anyone looking to become a little more self-sufficient. Making
bread can be therapeutic and creative and is achievable with even a
basic level of culinary skill. Filling your kitchen with the delicious
smells of baking bread is reward enough in itself but it is important
that the finished product tastes great too. Food writer and culinary
stylist Kathryn Hawkins covers the basic steps to get you started,
including essential equipment and simple breadmaking techniques. Also
included are 40 tasty bread recipes, from plain white to whole wheat
loaves, sourdough to French baguettes, as well as recipes for flavored
bread and international fare from every corner of the globe, including
brioche, pita bread, naan, stolen, and soda bread. Charming artwork,
simple instructions, and informative writing make Breadmaking an
invaluable guide for anyone who's always wanted to make warm, delicious
bread in their own home while becoming a little less reliant on
processed, pre-packaged food. Get started today, and get ready to enjoy
a lifetime of hot, fresh bread straight from your own oven.