Artisan Breads at Home (at Home with The Culinary Institute of America)

You do not need to be a baking expert to make fine artisan breads at home. All it takes is the knowledge of ingredients, equipment, and techniques found inside this book. Certified Master Baker Eric Kastel takes you by the hand and gently guides you through the mysteries of bread baking. Beginning with a thorough discussion of ingredients and equipment, Chef Kastel explains everything from how to shop for flour to how to use a shower cap during the dough's rise. From there, he outlines the twelve steps of bread baking, describing each one in detail. Once you've mastered basic breads, Chef Kastel will demonstrate advanced techniques. Whether you're a beginner or already an accomplished baker, "Artisan Breads at Home with The Culinary Institute of America" provides everything you need to bake a perfect loaf of artisan bread. -- From publisher's description An illustrated guide for anyone who wants to master the art of baking delicious artisan breads at home This addition to The Culinary Institute of America's "At Home" series is perfect for home bakers who want to go beyond the basics to create delicious artisan breads. Backed by the CIA's expertise, Eric Kastel leads readers through simple and challenging recipes from Baguettes, Peasant Bread, and Ciabatta to Cheddar Onion Rye Rolls, Coffee, Cake, and even Sourdough. In addition, Artisan Breads at Home provides thorough explanations of ingredients-including flour breakdowns and chemical reactions-easy-to-understand terminology and definitions, and a detailed equipment guide. Includes tips, troubleshooting answers, and nearly170 full-color photos of techniques and finished breads Covers the basics of bread making as well as advanced techniques-from lean dough breads and rolls to flat breads and enriched doughs Author Eric Kastel, CMB, CHE is now Senior Manager of Bakery Projects at Panera Bread and a former associate professor of baking and pastry arts at The CIA. He has also been the head baker for Whole Foods and Bread Alone. Artisan Breads at Home is the ideal resource for home bakers who want to take their baking to the next level of complexity and taste. This is an illustrated guide for anyone who wants to master the art of baking delicious artisan breads at home. It is perfect for home bakers who want to go beyond the basics to create delicious artisan breads. Eric Kastel leads readers through simple and challenging recipes from Baguettes, Peasant Bread, and Ciabatta to Cheddar Onion Rye Rolls, Coffee, Cake, and even Sourdough. In addition, the authors provide thorough explanations of ingredients - including flour breakdowns and chemical reactions - easy-to-understand terminology and definitions, and a detailed equipment guide p. cm Includes index Ingredients and equipment -- The basics of bread making -- Basic lean dough breads and rolls -- Basic enriched dough breads and rolls -- Flat breads -- Advanced artisan bread making -- Advanced breads with preferments -- Advanced enriched dough breads and rolls -- Readings and resource Covers the basics of artisan bread-making as well as advanced techniques--from lean-dough breads and rolls to flat breads and enriched doughs--in a guide that includes tips, troubleshooting answers and 168 full-color photos.