Bread Science: The Chemistry and Craft of Making Bread (Anniversary)

Bread Scienceis the complete how-to guide to bread making. It covers the entire process in detail. With over 250 photos and illustrations, it makes bread making approachable and fun. Learn how to . . .-use preferments to increase the flavor of your bread,-create and maintain your own sourdough starter,-mix a well-balanced dough and knead it to perfection,-give your dough additional strength with a folding technique,-shape smooth, symmetric boules, batards, and baguettes,-modify your oven to make it better for baking bread, and more.In addition to the craft,Bread Scienceexplains the science behind bread making, from fermentation reactions to yeast behavior, gluten structure, gas retention, and more. If you like to understand why things happen,Bread Scienceis for you.The 15th anniversary edition contains all the great content of the original edition, with a beautiful new cover.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 258 | Publication Date: 2021-09-01