Bread Bible Cl

by Beranbaum,Rose Levy

• ISBN13: 9780393057942
• ISBN10: 0393057941
• Edition: 00
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-17
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Summary

The Bread Bible gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her knowledge of the chemistry of baking, the accessibility of her recipes, and the incomparable taste of her creations make this book invaluable for home cooks and professional bakers alike. "Understanding" and "Pointers for Success" sections explain in simple, readable language the importance of various techniques and ingredients demonstrated in a recipe, providing a complete education in the art of baking, with thorough sections on types of flour, equipment, and other essentials. Easy-to-use ingredient tables provide both volume and weight, for surefire recipes that work perfectly every time. Recipes include bread made with yeast starters, quick breads, flatbreads, brioche, and much more. From ciabatta, semolina, rye, and sourdough breads to bagels, biscuits, crumpets, and pizza dough, The Bread Bible covers all the baking bases.

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(4)
Introduction	13	(8)
Credits and Acknowledgments	21	(6)
The Ten Essential Steps of Making Bread	27	(66)
Quick Breads, Little Quick Breads (Muffins, Biscuits, and Scones), Little Yeast Breads, and Batter Breads	93	(92)
Flatbreads	185	(56)
Soft Sandwich Loaves and Dinner Rolls	241	(58)
Hearth Breads	299	(126)
Sourdough	425	(58)
The Brioche Family of Breads	483	(60)
Ingredients	543	(29)
Ingredient Sources	572	(3)
Equipment	575	(23)
Equipment Sources	598	(3)
Glossary of Bread Baking Terms	601	(6)
Bibliography	607	(2)
Index	609