Annotations: An innovative cookbook that revitalizes the ancient tradition of bread baking, using only the finest organic nuts, fruits, and stone-ground grains. 88 fool-proof recipes, including Lemon Anise Tea Loaf, Country-Style Health Loaf, and San Francisco Sourdough. Full-color photos.
Publisher's Remarks: "Good bread is hard to find and easy to make," says Dan Leader as he draws you into the ancient world of traditional bread baking. Unlike any other bread book, "Bread Alone" will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating--at home--the country-style breads that have consistently captured the imagination and the taste buds of the world. In a richly told tale, Leader chronicles his crossings of America and Europe to locate the most vital ingredients at the source, to learn from the methods of the world's great bakers, and to perfect their traditional techniques. His recipes are ones that have been used for centuries: large sourdough ryes, rich and dark raisin pumper
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