Artisan Bread from Your Bread Machine

This book teaches how to use a bread machine for exceptional artisan breads, including recipes for various delicious loaves like sourdough and ciabatta.

In Artisan Bread from Your Bread Machine, professional baker Manuel Monade guides readers in transforming their bread machines into tools for creating exceptional artisan breads. He emphasizes that the quality of the ingredients and the fermentation process are crucial to achieving outstanding results. By understanding the fundamentals of artisan baking, such as kneading, proving, and shaping, bakers can elevate their bread-making skills and produce loaves that rival those from a traditional bakery.

The book challenges the notion that bread machines can only produce mediocre loaves. Instead, it encourages bakers to respect the principles of artisan baking, ensuring that every step is executed with care. Monade's expertise shines through as he explains how to manipulate the bread machine settings to achieve the perfect bake, ultimately leading to a loaf that is not only delicious but also visually appealing.

Readers will find a variety of recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From a classic pain de mie sandwich loaf to unique options like blue-cheese-and-hazelnut bread and spelt, Artisan Bread from Your Bread Machine offers something for everyone. With detailed instructions and tips, this book empowers home bakers to create breads they can take pride in, making the process both rewarding and enjoyable.