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Available
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Collection
Publication
Bobbs-Merrill Books by Collier Books (1981), Edition: 1st, 285 pages
Description
An introduction to the pleasures of French artisanal breads. It collects together bread recipes from some of the most esteemed bakers in France, along with vignettes of French culture, history, bread-making lore and black-and-white photographs.
User reviews
LibraryThing member mcglothlen
My second favorite Bernard Clayton cook book. He is every bit as scholarly and serious a bread baker as Reinhart or Leader - and he was there first.
LibraryThing member bostonbibliophile
I just fell in love with The Breads of France. It's so awesome! It has loads of interesting, doable recipes from all over France, divided by region, and so much variety. Brioches, bagels, quick breads, cookies, dinner rolls, croissants, Christmas stollen, and lots and lots of straight-up loaves of
What about the food? The recipes are great. I've made several breads and cakes and every one has come out looking like the picture and tasting terrific. They are easy to follow and go together just the way he says. This book is definitely a terrific find.
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bread. The cultural information about the different areas of France and the background of the different breads was fascinating and fun to read.What about the food? The recipes are great. I've made several breads and cakes and every one has come out looking like the picture and tasting terrific. They are easy to follow and go together just the way he says. This book is definitely a terrific find.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1978
Physical description
285 p.; 9.9 inches
ISBN
067252693X / 9780672526930
DDC/MDS
| 641.8150944 |