Summertime is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby. So this month, we’re diving headfirst into the wonderful world of bread! Maybe you’ve always wanted to try your hand at crafting the perfect sourdough starter, impressing your friends with the softest sandwich bread, or maybe you just want to learn how to make emergency garlic bread for Spaghetti Night (or whenever, really). Whatever your culinary calling, we’re here to help. Forget those boring store-bought loaves; we’re sharing some of our favorite recipe books that are bursting with fun, flavorful ideas for you to try!
This book is perfect for dipping your toes into the bread-making world, without using a million cups of flour or, in some cases, even an oven! There are all kinds of recipes here, from cookies and miniature cakes, to awesome mini quick breads that are the perfect way to jump into baking! Now all you have to do is decide if you’ll be willing to share…
Bread baking can often feel very daunting, especially when you’re just starting out. Kneading, yeast temperatures, proofing stages, it can all be a bit overwhelming! So if you’re looking for the perfect place to get started, this might just be it! This book explains every step of the “part science and part magic” it takes to make the perfect loaf.
This book will let you dazzle your friends and family with how versatile you can be in the kitchen. Starting with a single simple dough recipe, this book explains how you can take the simple ingredients of flour, water, yeast and a pinch of salt and create ten different types of classic breads. You’ll be mastering a ciabatta, focaccia, or even sourdough in no time!
Quick breads are some of my all-time favorites to bake at home, because they really do live up to their name! These are especially great for beginners, as they often substitute the traditional leavening agent of yeast for baking powder, taking some of the worry out of the dough-making process. These 150 recipes make bread baking a breeze, and give you so many options to try fun flavor combinations that are perfect for any palate!
Do you have a bread machine sitting in the bottom of your pantry, sad and forgotten? Well, don’t let it sit any longer, as this book has a ton of recipes to bring your bread machine back to life! Bread machines are awesome inventions that take the stress right out of any baking project. Pop your ingredients into the bowl, forget about it for a few hours, and come back to warm, delicious, homemade bread!
If the Great British Baking Show is your go-to comfort TV, this might be the book for you. Step up your bread game with these 100 amazing bread recipes from Paul Hollywood, with everything from the most basic white and wheat loaves, to traditional breads from around the world. Learn from the masters and conquer your craft, and you might just earn yourself one of Paul’s signature approving handshakes.
Baking can absolutely be therapeutic, and enjoying the outcome of your hard work is totally a form of self-care. With chapters on mindfulness, comfort, finding joy, connecting with others, and dealing with stress, it’s the perfect place to reset and bake your way through a bad day (including a recipe for edible vegan cookie dough, which is definitely my personal favorite form of self-care).
Hungry yet? I know I am! 😋
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge, make sure to check out these and other awesome titles from our catalog! But if you’re still in knead of more bread books, searching our shelves under Dewey Decimal number 641.815 will lead you to a treasure trove of bread-related goodness!
Happy baking!
