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The Bread Baker's Apprentice

by Peter Reinhart
Aggregate Editorial Score15/100
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Published 2001432 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice (2001) stands as one of the most significant works of cooking & food of its era. Peter Reinhart's definitive guide to bread baking goes beyond recipes to explore the science of fermentation and the art of shaping dough. Often hailed as the most comprehensive bread book ever written, it has become essential reading in culinary schools worldwide. Themes of bread baking, fermentation science, dough technique run through the work. The book has received recognition from James Beard Award 2002.

Book Details

AuthorPeter Reinhart
Published2001
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages432
Category🍳 Cooking & Food
ISBN9781580082686
Editorial Score15/100
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Editorial Assessment

The Bread Baker's Apprentice is the book that professional baking instructors reach for first. Reinhart's deep understanding of fermentation science, combined with his gift for clear instruction, has made this the standard reference for serious bread bakers for over two decades.
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Peter Reinhart is a United States author whose work in cooking & food has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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The Bread Baker's Apprentice by Peter Reinhart is a definitive guide to bread baking that explores the science of fermentation and the art of shaping dough, widely used in culinary schools.

Who wrote The Bread Baker's Apprentice?

The Bread Baker's Apprentice was written by Peter Reinhart, an American baking instructor and James Beard Award-winning author. First published in 2001.

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