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Here are a few of our favourite books when it comes to all things bread-related! From regional recipes to the science of sourdough, we hope you enjoy these reads as much as we have...
Crust / Richard BertinetWe love Crust by the wonderful Richard Bertinet, a French baker and chef who has done much to further the art of bread-making in this country. His well-tested, simple recipes are failsafe and there's a nifty 'how-to' DVD included in the sleeve.
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Brilliant Bread / James Morton
You may remember James from the 2012 season of Great British Bake Off. He went on to write Brilliant Bread, a book that has a refreshingly simple, scientific approach to baking. Down to earth and well-written, this book is full of great advice about the practicalities of bread-making.
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Bread Matters / Andrew WhitleyAndrew Whitley, an organic baker, focuses on the 'whys' as well as the 'hows' of making our own bread, in this informative book. He writes about the bread-making industry, the trouble with commercially baked goods, and how we can combat this by baking additive-free loaves at home. A great read for beginners, experts, and everyone in between.
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The Handmade Loaf / Dan LepardA collection of recipes, stories and photos from across Europe, focusing on both the types of bread found across the continent and the people who make them. Lots of interesting recipes here, cleverly mixed in with a little bit of bread-making history.
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Scandilicious Baking / Signe JohansenSigne Johansen is a Scandinavian baker, and her book is filled with both traditional and contemporary Scandinavian recipes. This book covers all sorts of baked goods, not just bread, and is a wonderful insight into Nordic culture and the way food is so often at the heart of communities.
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The Italian Baker / Carol Field
This book brilliantly chronicles the diverse and often very regional baking traditions of Italy. You'll find recipes for all the classics, here - focaccia, pizza, breadsticks, olive breads - as well as some lesser known finds. Carol Field mixes the story of rural Italian life with recipes for the food that lies at its heart.
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Slow Dough / Chris Young
A marvellous collection of slow-proved Real Bread recipes from across the world, collated by the Real Bread Campaign's Chris Young. Many of the recipes are Chris' own creations which, together with treasures from some of the best bakers in the UK and further afield, result in this little gem of a book to dip into for inspiration.
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