The Breads of France: And How to Bake Them in Your Own Kitchen
Description
An instant classic upon publication in 1978, THE BREADS OF FRANCE introduced
American bakers to the pleasures of French artisanal breads. Author Bernard
Clayton spent years visiting boulangeries both famous and unknown, collecting
authentic bread recipes from some of the most esteemed bakers in France. The
resulting treasure trove includes such classic regional breads as Petits Pains
au Chocolat from Bracieux, Pain de Campagne from the Parisian master baker
Poilâne, and Pumpkin-Cornmeal Bread from the French Basque country. Claytons
recipes are written in a unique step-by-step styleinstructions lucid and
complete, questions anticipated and answeredthat evolved from his experiences
teaching bread-baking classes. Filled with delightful vignettes of French
culture, history, and bread-baking lore and charming black-and-white
photographs, The Breads of France is not just a glorious collection of bread
recipesits a window onto the worlds richest, most storied bread-baking
tradition. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Ten Speed Press (March 1, 2004)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1580083897
- ISBN-13 : 98
- Item Weight : 2.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.25 x 1 x 7.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,425,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,470 in Bread Baking (Books) #4,980 in Nutrition (Books)
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