Bittman Bread
by Mark Bittman
ISBN-13: 9780358539339
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Mariner Books
Released: November 16th 2021
Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
75 to 85 recipes plus essential information and advice for making delicious and nourishing whole-grain bread (and more!) from best-selling author Mark Bittman
From best-selling author Mark Bittman comes the ultimate guide to perfect homemade bread—starting with a wholesome, nourishing, no-knead recipe that’s actually easy for the at-home baker (and also happens to set you up with a sourdough starter for future loaves). Plus, recipes for every taste and any grain, with all the techniques and tips to bake delicious bread at home. You’ll also find baguettes, mixed-grain loaves, sandwich bread, soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, focaccia, pizza, waffles, and much more. Like all of Bittman’s cookbooks, these recipes are straightforward—no frills or overcomplications—and get right to the heart of how to make bread, making it great for beginners, but also, with Bittman's innovative techniques and unique insights, essential for bakers of all skill levels.
My Review:
Bittman Bread explains his techniques for making whole-grain bread using a variation on no-knead bread and a sourdough starter started from commercial bread yeast. He explained his no-knead technique and how to make the sourdough starter and keep it alive. There were step-by-step pictures showing the process. He also included other bread recipes that use this starter. He explained the process with enough detail and troubleshooting tips that I feel confident that I can make this starter and bread. However, it takes a lot of time and effort. I was also somewhat confused by why the sourdough starter was done with white flour. It seemed based on the assumption that you're currently using white flour, but I don't have any in the house, so hopefully whole grain will work well. Overall, I'd recommend this to fans of whole wheat bread and/or no-knead bread.
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