The World of Bread: History - Ingredients - Recipes

Bread is one of the most multi-faceted staple foods around the world. Have you ever wondered where bagels originated, how crisp bread is made, or how to bake black bread at home? This book provides all the answers. It relates the history of the classic bread types, explains the differences between the many sorts of grains and flour, gives an overview of the international bread families, and concludes with a variety of recipes for bread dough. The combination of information, anecdotes, and recipes makes Bread not only an entertaining book to read but also provides an excellent cookbook.