The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum is a cook’s bible, literally. This book has been featured in the top ten list of books by Publisher’s Weekly and Food & Wine and one of the top 12 by Fine Cooking. The book has also won Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
The Bread Bible is filled with around 150 recipes and useful techniques for making different types of bread. The author is in love with bread baking and in this book, shares her complete knowledge about it. In the words of the author, “What I love to make most of all is bread. No matter what else is swirling around me, when I’m making bread, it puts me in a Zen state of peace and contentment.”
The book lets cooking enthusiast bake rich bread recipes like focaccia, crumpets, challah, pizza dough, flatbreads, biscuits, Parker house rolls, bagels and many more. With this book by your side, you will never feel the need to order your favourite bread dish, as you can bake a delicious one any time at home.
There are not just recipes and techniques in this book. Rose also explains the art of baking and educates the reader about the ingredients and their role and importance in the recipe.
Verdict
4.5/5 stars – The Bread Bible has everything from easy recipes to techniques and pointers, educating the readers about the art of baking. A must-read for cooking enthusiasts.