Barnes & NobleMastering Bread - The Art and Practice of Handmade Sourdough, Yeast Bread, and Pastry [A Baking Book] by Marc Vetri

From a master of the artisan bread movement comes a comprehensive guide to making incredible bread at home, featuring more than 70 delicious recipesNAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION"Here, finally, is the one bread book that every cook needs on their kitchen worktable."-Andrew Zimmern, host of Bizarre FoodsThe Vetri Cucina Bread Program began over a decade ago and has been part of the American movement to reclaim high-quality bread as a cornerstone of our food culture. In Mastering Bread, Marc Vetri and his former head baker, Claire Kopp McWilliams, show home cooks how to create simple breads with unique flavors in a home oven. Included are more than seventy recipes for their bestselling sourdough and yeast loaves as well as accompaniments to serve with the breads. Their process of bread-making is broken down into three easy-to-digest chapters: Mix, Shape, and Bake. Another chapter includes recipes for enjoying breadin dishes such as Bruschetta, Panzanella, and Ribollita. There's even a bonus chapter revealing the secrets of Vetri's coveted Panettone. This book shares everything that Vetri and McWilliams have learned over the years about the art and science of making incredible bread.