This classic guide to artisanal bread is back with a fresh new look, just in time to take advantage of the recent surge in popularity of at-home baking. As an award-winning baker and member of a religious brotherhood, Peter Reinhart skillfully blends the two aspects of his life in this eloquent guide to creating wonderful bread. More than 30 delicious recipes, from perfect white bread to pumpernickel and corn, will appeal to both the novice and experienced baker. Reinhart's graceful commentary accompanies readers every step of the way, and illustrates how the artistry of baking, especially using the slow-rise method, is a metaphor for a purposeful life driven by service and charity. Cookies, sticky buns, stromboli, pizza crust, and "the world's greatest brownies" are some of the delectable dividend recipes included.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Awesome recipes! ...wordy book :>):
The recipes in Brother Juniper's book are a real gem! If you are into learning about the intricacies of the author's mind you might also be entertained by the philosophical ramblings, if not, just enjoy the fine recipes. The first recipe I tried, his Three Seed Bread was to die for and I have Energy Cookies in the oven as I write.
A spiritual approach to bread:
This book has fabulous and easy to follow recipes along with Brother Juniper as a spiritual guide through the bread making process. His enthusiasm for making bread and finding the perfect blend of flavors has helped me achieve some of the best bread I have made yet. I highly recommend this book for reading and for making bread.
Zen & the Art of Baking:
I've been baking bread for about 6 or 7 years now -- spurred by the desire to have good, affordable, SAFE bread for our nut-allergic son. I quickly moved from the bread machine to the KitchenAid to making whole wheat sourdough loaves by hand each week as the family staple. Increasingly, I try to embrace a 'less is more' approach in the kitchen. I picked up the hardcover version of this book a little over two years or so ago, and really enjoyed it -- but not for the recipes (tho' there are some... more info
Peter Reinhart fan:
If you love Peter Reinhart, you'll want to add this book to your collection.
True, go for the Bread Baker's apprentice, or Crust and Crumb if you don't have any of his books yet. They are both must haves and Bread Baker's Apprentice is probably the most popular book out there right now for the home baker and with good reason.
But if you want to know more about Peter, and where he started from buy this lovely book. Plus it has some great recipes! The corn bread recipe alone is worth the price!
