While 'bread' once implied a simple, sliced white loaf from the supermarket, consumers have begun to consider the product in a more sophisticated light. Bread enthusiasts are more aware of the diverse array of high-quality breads than ever before and are seeking out handmade products at local farmer's markets, organic grocery stores, specialty shops ...even the internet. Handmade Breads will show you that that finding these specialty breads is as easy as looking in your own kitchen. Handmade Breads provides a simplified, ...
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While 'bread' once implied a simple, sliced white loaf from the supermarket, consumers have begun to consider the product in a more sophisticated light. Bread enthusiasts are more aware of the diverse array of high-quality breads than ever before and are seeking out handmade products at local farmer's markets, organic grocery stores, specialty shops ...even the internet. Handmade Breads will show you that that finding these specialty breads is as easy as looking in your own kitchen. Handmade Breads provides a simplified, formula-based approach to baking bread at home, making the mixing, the rising and the baking itself more approachable and less intimidating. With step-by-step full-colour photography and clear directions, chef Ciril Hitz will show you how with just ten formulas you can create more than 40 different products - how's that for streamlined? About the author Ciril Hitz is the Department Chair for the International Baking and Pastry Institute at Johnsons & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Ciril has been recognised with numerous awards, and most recently was named a '2007 Top Ten Pastry Chef in the USA' by Pastry Art & Design magazine.
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