A loaf of bread : bread in history, in the kitchen and on the table : recipes and traditions

Our daily bread is truly the basis of life. Here's a wonderful collection of easy-to-bake recipes for dozens of different breads and rolls, interspersed with fascinating lore and traditions of the baker's art through the centuries. Charmingly illustrated with engravings, full-color photos and rare art, A Loaf of Bread is sure to become a treasure in the kitchen.