Now, I'm not one to tell you what to do, especially on such non-essential issues like home bread-baking. (Although bread is a fairly essential part of life, wouldn't you say?) So for me to suggest that you NEED to buy (or borrow) a copy of this book is saying a lot. Here's some bread I made on Saturday... just a few minutes of work produced these awesome looking loaves. They would have tasted as equally wonderful if I hadn't forgotten the salt. We just buttered our bread and then sprinkled on a little salt. No problem. I'll be making it again (tomorrow) so we'll have another chance.
You don't knead. You don't have to perfectly time anything. You make 4 loaves worth of dough at one time and it actually gets a more complex flavor as it sits in the refrigerator, for up to a week (or longer...can't remember...mine never lasts that long). You don't need any special equipment except a baking stone. What a pleasure to have a busy day with a thrown-together dinner topped off with hot crusty bread. I want everyone to experience the bliss! Many thanks to the wonderful Kate, who first introduced me to this book and all the calories that go along with it.In the words of some other bread-loving fiend:
"Bottom line, I would crawl across a desert of broken glass to hop into their loaf pan.”--Andrew Zimmern, Food Works, Inc.
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that bread looks amazing!
Mary-Faith
You made that? It looks like a picture from the book! I have been wanting to check it out, but you have definitely pushed me over the edge.
Wonder if I can hold off long enough to put it on my Christmas list....:o)
So you know I'm not a baker. Still recommend it ?
I guess I can thank my daughter for those pounds I won't gain!
What waistline?
Ooh, can't forget the salt. Ever. :)
Brite, that bread is beautiful!! And yes, I definitely agree: bread is a fairly essential part of life. Especially fresh, warm bread.
i think i just gained 5 pounds reading this post. ;) i was happy to find this in the library system and placed a hold on it...can't wait 'til it arrives! thanks for sharing.
it's that hard crusty top that gets me every time.
just do what i do and use part white whole wheat and then that tinge of brown in the bread makes it seem extra healthy, like you couldn't possibly gain weight from it. ;)
I ordered this book from the library and am now 7th on the list. Just got a new bread machine (fa friend got it for me for $10), too, and will be learning how to bake bread as well with that.
This book finally arrived for me at the library. Off to a bread class this morning. :)
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