Unlike electric ice cream makers and pasta machines, the bread machine hasn't really enjoyed wholehearted acceptance in the culinary world. There are hordes of enthusiasts, no question about it, but many who consider themselves serious bakers look upon the machine with a skeptical eye. However, the newer generation of machines turns out excellent bread, and after being bombarded with know-how by this James Beard Award-winning writer, even the most...

"Bread is the staple of almost every meal--a must-have dinner side, eye-catching dessert, tried and true brunch item, elegant teatime snack. The first all-bread book from Bake from Scratch will be your go-to source for baking artisan bread for years to come. Welcome to your crash course in sourdough, flaky biscuits, and glorious dinner rolls that will upgrade your breadbasket. Each chapter contains a guide to the techniques mastered in our test kitchen....

"King Arthur's expert teacher-bakers share the secrets of baking bread, pie, pastry, cake, cookies, and more. The King Arthur Baking School has welcomed thousands of students through its doors. The curriculum has evolved over the years, but many of the original instructors remain, becoming experts not just at baking, but at teaching baking. Now they've brought those lessons to these pages, illustrated throughout with stunning color photography. The...

DIY Sourdough is the essential beginner's guide to crafting simple whole grain sourdough starters, breads, snacks, and more that can be incorporated into your weekly routine. Packed with tips and tricks for consistent, nutritious, and delicious results.