The Encyclopedia of Breadmaking

Published by Hermes House, 2011,softcover, large format, illustrated, index,  259 pages, condition: new.

You don't want to forget a knot as vital as the perfection loop when trying to hang gear or equipment on your next camping trip. With this guidebook, forgetting how to tie essential knots is unlikely. It includes detailed line drawings and instructions that will teach you to tie whippings, seizings, splicings, stopper knots, loops, running knots, bends, hitches, and applied decorative knots 'using both natural- and artificial-fiber ropes. Also included are explanations of the various uses of each knot, advice on choosing the correct knot to use in a given situation, and easy-to-use indexes.

A highly-regarded, comprehensive guide co-authored by Christine Ingram and Jennie Shapter. First released in 1999, the book serves as both a historical reference and a practical kitchen resource for home bakers.

The book provides an illustrated reference guide to diverse bread varieties spanning different cultures. It includes unique entries from regional European traditions to American specialties.

It breaks down every critical stage of the breadmaking process, making it accessible for beginners. It features detailed instructions on kneading, shaping, and proving dough.

The guide includes more than 100 (and up to 150 in expanded versions) traditional recipes tailored for domestic kitchens.

It features dedicated sections on adapting traditional bread recipes for use with an automatic household bread machine.