This book begins with a fascinating introduction to the history of bread and bakers. The comprehensive reference guide that follows is a fantastic visual catalogue of the breads of the world. Organised by country, there are photographs of scores of different breads from around the globe.
There are breads from almost every country in the recipe section too, and here illustrated step-by-step instructions take you through each stage of the preparation and there is a photograph of every finished bread, so that you can see what you are trying to achieve. Whether you'd simply like to identify and find out about an unusual bread or if you want to try your hand at baking a classic loaf, this volume is an essential addition to your kitchen shelf.
