Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts. James Beard

{HISTORY}

A favorite here in the Vintage Kitchen, the culinary talents of James Beard and his ability to translate them to the home cook is unparalleled in 20th-century food. Prolific in his writing, teaching, and recipe testing James Beard was all food all the time. Here in his Beard on Bread cookbook, originally published in 1973, James dives into bread making from all angles. 

Whether you are interested in mastering the perfect sandwich bread, the tricky French bread, or the accommodating corn bread, James helps readers every step of the way to turn an unsuspecting lump of dough or batter into a successful bread that will draw rave reviews. Included here are an array of interesting recipes, even ones included from his best friend, Helen Evans Brown, an accomplished cook, author, and expert on West Coast cuisine.

Drawings by Karl Stuecklen illustrate techniques and procedures used when twisting, folding, punching, or rolling out dough are called for. Introductory information gleaned over decades of experience are shared at the beginning of the book and feature such topics as grains, tools, storage, and cutting techniques. 

Interesting recipes include Moravian Coffee Cake, Italian Holiday Bread, Golden Cake Batter Bread, Corn Chili Bread, Persimmon Bread, Lefsa, Banana Nut Bread, Irish Whole-Wheat Soda Bread, Pronto Pumpernickel. Mrs. Elizabeth Ivenstad's Norwegian Farm Bread, Buttermilk White Bread and Basic White.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- 1980 edition - 12th printing of original 1973 edition

- 230 pages not including index

- Includes original dust jacket and sales stickers

{CONDITION}

In beautiful practically brand new condition. This book contains no spots, stains or markings. There is one small rip on the front dust jacket (less than 1/8th inch in size). The spine is tight and all pages are intact.

{SIZE}

Measures 8.25" inches (length) x 6.5" inches (width) x 1" inch thickness and weighs 1.2lbs

{FOR THE LOVE OF J.B.}

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