Encyclopedia of Homemade Bread - Fréchet

Encyclopedia of Homemade Bread . Making bread at home means reconnecting with an age-old technique. It also means choosing your ingredients for healthy bread that suits your taste. This encyclopedia teaches you how to create and nurture your sourdough starter, how to understand flours and the stages of breadmaking, and above all, how to make your own bread with just the equipment in your home kitchen. This book is the bible for "homemade" enthusiasts! A practical guide that includes : The history of bread; Bread and nutrition (glycemic index, calories, fiber, gluten, additives); What makes bread (from grains to flour, water, salt, sourdough starter, yeast...); Breads of France, breads of the world...; The technical section includes numerous step-by-step instructions . Getting organized ¤ The necessary equipment ¤ Time management ¤ Quantities ¤ Kneading ¤ Fermentation ¤ Scoring ¤ Baking ¤ Storage ¤ Using leftovers. ¤ More than 100 illustrated recipes . Classic breads ¤ French breads ¤ Savory table breads ¤ Sweet afternoon breads ¤ Breads from around the world ¤ With bread ¤ With bread dough ¤ Leftover bread ¤ Bread desserts.