Member Reviews: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread

Peter Reinhart has done it again, he has produced yet another extremely informative and inspirational book on bread making. Similar, in a way, to his previously published Crust and Crumb:Master Formulas For Serious Bread Bakers, this book improves and simplifies his formulas (recipes). Throughout the book Mr. Reinhart lends his philosophies, anecdotes, and personal knowledge. These descriptions and instructions are so interesting and well informed it's as if the author holds the reader's hand. This is particularly true during the first two chapters entitled What Is It About Bread?, and Deconstructing Bread: A Tutorial. Besides the recipes there is a wealth of knowledge to be had in this...