Nothing is more basic or more versatile than bread. From a white loaf to quick-to-make muffins, bread is a well-loved staple. The Big Book of Bread is a complete resource for both new and experienced cooks, with more than 200 recipes and 100 color photos. New bakers will find clear and easy-to-follow instructions, tips, techniques, and how-to photos to bake a range of breads, from classic yeast breads to friendly quick breads. More experienced bakers...

Is the world ready to rethink bread making? MaryJane Butters thinks so. Wild Bread completely reinvents the concept of healthier-for-you, naturally fermented sourdough. Until now, sourdough was perceived as too much work and sour-tasting, artisan-style-only loaves. In Wild Bread, her quick and easy 1 minute 2x/day technique demonstrates the use of eight different types of flours for each bread featured-everything from gluten-free brown-rice flour...

Health-conscious bread-eaters need homemade options more than anyone else. For all who discovered artisan bread through "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day" comes a collection of healthful bread recipes.

"This essential recipe book tells you everything you need to know about breadmaking and shows you just how easy shaping and baking your own bread can be. Each recipe features both hand and machine methods and with over 75 recipes, ranging from Ciabatta to Gingerbread and Naan to Danish Pastries, there is something to suit every taste."--Front cover flap.