-
Bread Machine Cookbook
The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook (Paperback)
List Price: $21.95
Price: $14.93
Product Details
Paperback: 643 pagesPublisher: Harvard Common Press (September 1, 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 155832156X
ISBN-13: 978-1558321564
Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 1.6 inches
From Publishers Weekly
Unlike electric ice cream makers and pasta machines, the bread machine hasn't really enjoyed wholehearted acceptance in the culinary world. There are hordes of enthusiasts, no question about it, but many who consider themselves serious bakers look upon the machine with a skeptical eye. However, the newer generation of machines turns out excellent bread, and after being bombarded with know-how by this James Beard Award-winning writer, even the most reluctant may be inspired to give it a go. The book opens with an excellent orientation to both the machine and the basics of bread making. Step-by-step instructions are given for a few basic loaves. (Less helpful is a "what went wrong" section, which displays a firm grasp of the obvious.) The 300-plus recipes are so far-ranging it's hard to believe a bread exists that isn't included here. There are white breads and sourdoughs, all manner of whole wheat and grain breads and breads featuring nuts and dried fruits, cheese and savory flavorings. There are crusty ciabattas, a sturdy Irish Potato Brown Bread and a variety of challahs. Hensperger also includes dozens of sweet breads, including croissants, coffee cakes and traditional holiday confections. There are recipes for pizza and flatbreads, as well as selections from a variety of traditions, from Alsatian kugelhopf to Zuni Indian bread. She even offers instructions for using bread machines to make pasta, jams and chutneys. By the end, Hensperger (The Bread Bible, etc.) will have convinced readers that it's time to overcome any qualms and get to work. The bread machine is here to stay. (Aug.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Hensperger's smaller quick breads book includes 100 recipes from her earlier Art of Quick Breads, now out of print, as well as 50 new ones. In addition to quick loaves, both sweet and savory, there are waffles, dumplings, biscuits, popovers, and a variety of other easy baked goods, along with some tasty accompaniments, such as the Fruit Salsa for her Hopi Blue Corn Hotcakes. For most collections.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Electronically controlled bread machines made a big splash when first introduced, and they seemed destined to be as ubiquitous as the Cuisinart. But many home bakers lost interest quickly when they tired of the same loaves popping out of the machines each day. Hensperger isn't so quick to dismiss these kitchen devices, and she insists that with a thoughtful, professional approach, bread machines can both save labor and provide more bread varieties than expected. Hensperger analyzes these machines and explains how different models work. Most important, she shows how to vary the machine's processes to take greatest advantage of its labor savings and yet produce loaves of varying shape, flavor, and texture. In many cases, recipes call for removing the kneaded dough from the machine for some manual shaping and for baking in a conventional oven. Anyone who loves bread but has let one of these machines gather dust will find rejuvenated inspiration from the possibilities this book offers. Mark Knoblauch
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Review
A very comprehensive book that will appeal to the novice baker . . . as well as a seasoned pro. -- The Austin Chronicle
A very comprehensive book that will appeal to the novice baker . . . as well as a seasoned pro. --The Austin Chronicle
In The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook, Beth Hensperger has explained, with a master's touch, the simple techniques of making delicious bread in a bread machine. --Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma
May just be the only collection of bread recipes you'll ever need. It's that complete and thorough. -- --Arizona Daily Star
May just be the only collection of bread recipes you'll ever need. It's that complete and thorough. -- Arizona Daily Star
Product Description
The greatest invention since sliced bread may be the machine that makes the loaves that you dream of slicing. The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook finally bridges the gap between great taste and convenience, with over 300 glorious recipes for bread machines. The automatic bread machine makes it possible to enjoy fresh and signature loaves of bread without the time and expense usually involved in bread baking or purchased artisanal breads. Today's bread machines are versatile, affordable, safe, and efficient, turning out perfect loaves time after time. Try Croissants or Banana Bread for breakfast, lunchtime sandwiches on Honey Whole Wheat Bread or Tomato Bread, a loaf of Garlic Focaccia or a Sage and Onion Bread-stuffed roast for dinner, or even Candied Chestnut Panettone and Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls for the holidays. Classic white loaves, hearty whole-wheat breads, sweet breads, swirled breads, pizza doughs, quick breads, even jams are easy to make right in the bread machine. Renowned bread baking expert Beth Hensperger's best bread recipes yield great results-- just add the ingredients, and let the machine knead, rise, and bake loaf after loaf of fragrant, delicious fresh bread.
About the Author
A prolific food writer and educator, Beth Hensperger has authored more than twenty cookbooks, including titles in the best-selling "Not Your Mother's" series and The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook. She is also the author of The Bread Bible, winner of a James Beard Book Award, and has been nominated twice for an IACP Cookbook Award. Hensperger writes a James Beard Award nominated food column, "Baking with the Seasons," for the San Jose Mercury News. She is a contributor to dozens of national and online cooking and lifestyle magazines.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments: