From beginning home baker to artisanal bread makerBaking a perfect loaf of bread is part science and part magic. Created from four simple ingredients of flour, yeast, water, and salt, breadmaking is one of the most difficult (and delicious) baking endeavors. Bread Baking for Beginners is a rare bread cookbook for true beginners to keep their bread baking on the rise.Complete with step-by-step photographs and straightforward instructions, this beautiful bread cookbook offers a tasty collection of recipes for kneaded, no-knead, and enriched breads. In addition to important info on everything from prep and proof times to key terminology and kitchen essentials, this definitive bread cookbook covers you beyond the pan, addressing the perils of an unsuccessful bake.From total scratch to your very first batch, this bread cookbook includes: Knead to know-Discover the science behind the bread making process, popular techniques, and the tools needed to bake a fluffy, flavorful loaf.Stepping scones-Progress from a beginner's, easy-to-master recipe into dozens of sweet and savory breads.From 'doh' to dough-Troubleshoot bread-specific issues with FAQs that address everything from burnt brioche to deflated baguettes.Bread Baking for Beginners helps make artisan bread effortless, so you can share homemade loaves with the people you love.