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The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread

Written by King Arthur Baking Company

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464 pages, about 9 hours of reading

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#1 New York Times Bestseller • USA TODAY Bestseller • Publishers Weekly Bestseller Named One of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by: New York magazine, The Readable Feast, AOL, Here & Now The Best Gifts for Bread Bakers in 2025, Food Network With more recipes than any other contemporary bread baking book, this stunning, easy-to-use volume with 125 recipes for every baker—whether novice or bread-head—is beautifully photographed and complete with a ribbon marker. Authoritative and accessible, The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread is exceptional for its range: the 125 recipes for yeasted and naturally leavened breads are designed to appeal to novices and advanced bakers alike, as well as those who are deep into sourdough. Everything you want to know about how to make a perfect loaf is here: from techniques for folding and shaping, to information about flour, yeast, and temperature, along with key tips such as how to work with temperamental dough and best practices for storing different breads. Each recipe is accompanied by a gorgeous four-color photo, and the instructional information includes step-by-step photography along with QR codes throughout that direct you to how-to videos. The book also includes an elegant ribbon marker. At the heart of The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread is the most expansive and inclusive list of any bread-baking book, and it boasts new and classic recipes such as the following: -Flatbreads: Focaccia, Naan, Pita, Scallion Pancake, Lavash, Seedy Crackers -Pan Loaves: Everyday Bread, English Muffin Toasting Bread, Tiger Milk Bread -Sourdough: Baguette, Sandwich Bread, Cinnamon Swirl -Hearth Breads: Classic Miche, Chocolate Levain, Sesame Whole Wheat Loaf -Buns, Bagels, and Rolls: Conchas, Bolo Bao, Jerusalem Bagels, Buttermilk Buns -“Fancy” Breads: Basic Babka, Big Sticky Bun, Stollen -Things to Make with Bread: Cheddar Kimchi Strata, Sourdough Lasagna, Migas The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread demystifies bread baking and will make any newbie a confident baker while expanding the skill and repertoire of experienced bakers.

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