A Passion for Bread: Lessons from a Master Baker

By Lionel Vatinet

In this charming and practical cookbook, Master Baker Lionel Vatinet shares his knowledge and passion for baking irresistible bread.

A Passion for Bread brings a Master Baker's encyclopedic knowledge of bread, passed on from a long line of French artisan bakers, to the American home, with detailed instructions and dozens of step-by-step photographs. It covers everyday loaves like baguettes, ciabatta, and whole grain breads, as well as loaves for special occasions, including Beaujolais Bread, Jalapev o Cheddar Bread, and Lionel Vatinet's celebrated sourdough boule. A chapter of delectable soup and sandwich recipes will inspire you to create the perfect accompaniments. The book offers a detailed introduction to bread baking, 65 recipes, and 350 full-color photographs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031620062X
• ISBN13: 9780316200622
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 2.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.4" x 10.3"