The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker (A Cookbook)
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From the beloved baking authority, The Bread Book offers 125 recipes perfect for any skill level. A beautiful Mother’s Day gift for moms who love to bake or want to start.
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.
From the Publisher
Golden Milk Bread
Rugbraud (Icelandic Rye)
Caramelized Apple and Honey Challah
Sesame Da Bing
Preserved Lemon and Olive Bread
Gateau Voyage
Publisher : S&S/Simon Element (October 22, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 464 pages
ISBN-10 : 1668009749
ISBN-13 : 978-1668009741
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.38 x 1.3 x 10.88 inches
Customers say
Customers find this bread cookbook comprehensive and easy to follow, with clearly written recipes and step-by-step pictures throughout. The book serves as a great reference for both beginners and experienced bakers, with QR codes linking to technique demonstrations. They appreciate the information content, with one customer noting it’s suitable for all skill levels, while another highlights the variety of recipes available. The book receives positive feedback for its quality, with one review mentioning it includes a recipe for Jerusalem Bagels, though some customers report receiving damaged copies.
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L Mac –
For bakers by bakers
Written and created by a team of bakers just for me!! If you sniff the pages I swear I can smell the flour. The book arrived 11-01-24, safely in a box and contains all the correct pages. 460 pages make this a big, heavy book. There is no wasted space anywhere. It’s organized logically, useful appendices based on time needed and leavening ingredients. There are NO recipes requiring specific ingredients to be purchased only from KA. Recipes that call for a pre-ferment also include an alternate work around in case you want to make and bake the same day.The font is a good size, easy to readfrom countertop height and the paper is thick but not shiny so there’s no glare. The pictures are beautiful, without distractions, and are useful to show exactly what you want your finished bake to look like.This is a great book with explanations of why and how without getting too far into the weeds, no junk recipes to fill up space. I feel like the King Arthur Baking Company read my mind and gave me the perfect bread book. Oh and there’s a ribbon bookmark.
HollyH –
New, imaginative recipes, baking tips, and outstanding photography
They call this a bread book, but it expands well beyond what you typically think of when you think of bread. Coming as it does from the incredible bakers at King Arthur, there is plenty of science, howto, and tips to benefit bakers at all levels. However, it is the sheer variety of recipes that made this a must have for my baking library. And the photography is simply outstanding. The images of some of the baked goods will have your mouth watering. It’s a superb coffee table book and an indispensable baking bible all at the same time. I have the original King Arthur baking book and this is more than an upgrade. It’s going to keep me from being stumped about what to bake next for years!
Katherine Hoying –
Incredibly comprehensive guide to breads!
This book is amazing. If you love to bake, you will absolutely devour this book. I immediately opened it and started reading; the first part of the book is all about technique, baking science, tools, ingredients and more. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about baking, and I still learned a lot. Then, the recipes. I don’t know what I was expecting, but the variety and detail blew me away. I’m talking breads from many, many countries and cultures all over the world. If you can think of a type of bread right now in your mind, it is in this book. Absolutely comprehensive. For my first bake last night, I chose the Most Chocolately Babka. I have been looking a long time for a good chocolate babka recipe. This one was perfect, detailed and easy to follow. My babka came out perfectly, better than any I’ve had in a bakery. I think it’s one of the best things I’ve ever made. I cannot wait to bake through this book cover to cover.
Happy in FL –
A must have for the novice and experienced bread baker
You can’t go wrong with anything from King Arthur. Martin Phillips did an excellent job with explaining the science behind bread dough. The recipes are unique without being overly complicated. I like that they had home bakers test the recipe and instructions for clarity, ease of following, and the end results. LOVE the QR codes for learning techniques. My boundaries have expanded with this must have book.
Lee –
Best Bread Book ever!
I consider myself a moderately experienced bread baker, an have dozens of bread books. But this one is destined to be my favorite.The book layout is clear, without that disgusting light grey type and small font that seems to be all the rage these days.Each recipe has a beautiful photo, giving you an idea of what you can aspire to for finished product.Instructions are included for both stand mixer or hand mixing. (If you use a bread machine , these will need to be adapted).I particularly like the baking timeliness that is at the top of each recipe. This gives the time needed for each stage of the bake– avoiding getting halfway through only to see you need an overnight proof!The recipes are divided into sevtions: Flatbread, Pan Breads, Sourdough ( with a Primer), Hearth Breads, Buns/Rolls, Fancy Breads, and some recipes for Things to Make with Bread ( Bread Pudding, Yum!).There is an Essentials chapter for novice bakers, while those with experience will likely just jump right in. Like me- Starting off with the Super Seed Loaf. I know it will be great!
WeekendBaker –
Excellent!
This is an excellent book for bakers at any level. The techniques for making bread are clearly delineated with the reasons and the desired outcome. The recipes are easy to follow and there are options that bakers can use when it comes to baking the bread. I love the illustrations of the techniques used.As soon as I received it I made two classic French breads – Miche and Pain au Campagne. They both turned out fantastic.
Kathleen A. Freeman –
Very good book, but most recipes are a bit involved
First of all, the potato rolls are sooooo awesome! That said, you had better have a ricer and start making these a lot earlier than you think. The first time that I made these rolls I did not have a ricer, and trying to push the potatoes through a large holed metal strainer was painful and extremely messy. However, the rolls were so amazing that I bought a ricer and made them again. It was so much easier with the ricer, but still takes a bit of time to make. I wish the recipes gave alternate instructions for people who donât have access to a kitchen aid mixer. Luckily, I have one, but I thought it was going to fling itself right off of my counter while mixing the dough for 10 minutes. The mixer was owing all over the counter. I have not tried anything else yet because most recipes are involved and look time consuming. The pictures are great and there are a lot of different cultural recipes.
Rafael Batista –
Recipes are straight to the point, effective (which proves that they were thoroughly tested by KA’s Test Kitchen), and results are great. I’ve already tried some of them, like Pain de Campagne and mushroom/cabbage dumplings, and they yielded awesome bread!
Fernando moreno –
Su explicación son adecuadas y claras. Fácil lectura
Partha Chatterjee –
I will definitely try out recipes…
goli hariri –
Ich habe alle King Athur Serienbücher und das ist definitiv eines der Besten. Ich habe daraus eine Menge Rezepte gebacken und alle sind super geworden.
Glen D. –
This book has the soup to nuts explanations and recipes to make great bread. Clear explanations, kitchen-friendly recipes (no Himalayan bread flour lol), and the confidence of knowing the recipes are tested and they work. If I could do 4.5 stars I would. The only disadvantage is the book should be spiral bound so it lays flat. That is annoying sometimes. But other than that, itâs a trusted resource.