Table Of ContentACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 1 Introduction to Artisan Bread. 2 Ingredients and Equipment. 3 The Basics of Bread Making. 4 Basic Lean Dough: Breads and Rolls. 5 Basic Enriched Dough: Breads and Rolls. 6 Advanced Artisan Bread Making. 7 Basic Flatbreads. 8 Advanced Breads with Preferments. 9 Advanced Enriched Dough: Breads and Rolls. SAUCES AND DIPS. APPENDIX. READINGS AND RESOURCES. INDEX.
SynopsisAt Home with the Culinary Institute of AmericaArtisan BreadsEric W. KastelThe ultimate guide to baking exquisite loaves, rolls, and flatbreads at home"Most home bakers don't have a fancy brick oven, and many people stiffen up at the mere mention of the word 'yeast.' The words 'sourdough starter' can make the blood run cold. Maybe you are one of those people thinking, 'Who, me? I can't control yeast. And besides, who has time for that?' . . . Or maybe you used to bake bread and want to get back into it again and, say, try your hand at that elusive sourdough. You can do it! Have a good time. The last thing baking bread should be is stressful or onerous. There are too many things in life that are not fun, and bread baking should not be one of them. Let the process of baking and breaking bread add enjoyment to your life." -Eric W. Kastel, An illustrated guide for anyone who wants to master the art of baking delicious artisan breads at home This addition to The Culinary Institute of America's "At Home" series is perfect for home bakers who want to go beyond the basics to create delicious artisan breads. Backed by the CIA's expertise, Eric Kastel leads readers through simple and challenging recipes from Baguettes, Peasant Bread, and Ciabatta to Cheddar Onion Rye Rolls, Coffee, Cake, and even Sourdough. In addition, Artisan Breads at Home provides thorough explanations of ingredients-including flour breakdowns and chemical reactions-easy-to-understand terminology and definitions, and a detailed equipment guide. Includes tips, troubleshooting answers, and nearly170 full-color photos of techniques and finished breads Covers the basics of bread making as well as advanced techniques-from lean dough breads and rolls to flat breads and enriched doughs Author Eric Kastel, CMB, CHE is now Senior Manager of Bakery Projects at Panera Bread and a former associate professor of baking and pastry arts at The CIA. He has also been the head baker for Whole Foods and Bread Alone. Artisan Breads at Home is the ideal resource for home bakers who want to take their baking to the next level of complexity and taste., An illustrated guide for anyone who wants to master the art of baking delicious artisan breads at home This addition to The Culinary Institute of America's At Home series is perfect for home bakers who want to go beyond the basics to create delicious artisan breads. Backed by the CIA's expertise, Eric Kastel leads readers through simple and challenging recipes from Baguettes, Peasant Bread, and Ciabatta to Cheddar Onion Rye Rolls, Coffee, Cake, and even Sourdough. In addition, Artisan Breads at Home provides thorough explanations of ingredients-including flour breakdowns and chemical reactions-easy-to-understand terminology and definitions, and a detailed equipment guide. Includes tips, troubleshooting answers, and nearly170 full-color photos of techniques and finished breads Covers the basics of bread making as well as advanced techniques-from lean dough breads and rolls to flat breads and enriched doughs Author Eric Kastel, CMB, CHE is now Senior Manager of Bakery Projects at Panera Bread and a former associate professor of baking and pastry arts at The CIA. He has also been the head baker for Whole Foods and Bread Alone. Artisan Breads at Home is the ideal resource for home bakers who want to take their baking to the next level of complexity and taste., An illustrated guide for anyone who wants to master the art of baking delicious artisan breads at home This addition to The Culinary Institute of America's "At Home" series is perfect for home bakers who want to go beyond the basics to create delicious artisan breads.