The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread

by Peter Reinhart

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Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes by Jeffrey Hamelman (Tuirgin)
Tuirgin: I purchased Hamelman's Bread after I'd worked with BBA for a while. Hamelman's book does less hand-holding, but is more thorough in describing shaping techniques as well as the practical technical information on additives, sourdough, ingredient temperatures, etc. I don't think I would have wanted to start with Hamelman's book, and I wouldn't have wanted to finish with Reinhart's book. Between the two of them I have enough recipes and information to keep me baking for a long time to come.… (more)

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A really excellent bread guide. Lots of great recipes, particularly the breads of Europe. But this is a serious book, with a lot of recipes typically taking several days before they reach the oven. However the results are worth it. (

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FrogPrincessuk | May 12, 2012 |

I think this is the best bread book ever. Great recipes include Light Wheat Bread, Napoletana Pizza Dough, Challah, Cinnamon and Sticky Buns, Cinnamon Raisin Walnut Bread, and best of all . . . Potato Rosemary Bread. Haven't had a loser recipe yet. (

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itbgc | Oct 26, 2011 |

This was my first bread book. It's a solid starter book with a good assortment of recipes. The book could do with more extensive demonstrations of specific techniques. Hamelman's Bread is a bit more thorough in describing the handling and feel of the dough. (

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Tuirgin | Dec 16, 2010 |

The best book about baking I have ever found. This book goes deep into the art and chemistry of making great bread. I recommend this to all new bakers who want to understand how to make good bread. (

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Joybee | Oct 21, 2010 |

THis is the best bread cookbook I ever read. Really good recipes, easy to follow. And the technique of bread baking is really broken down and explained well. (

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catmampbell | Aug 3, 2010 |

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