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Title: Brother Junipers Bread Book: Slow Rise As Method and Metaphor by Brother Peter Reinhart, M. F. K. Fisher ISBN: 0-201-62467-2 Publisher: Perseus Publishing Pub. Date: October, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Interesting....
Comment: This book is wonderful in the sense that it conveys the writer's joy and love of baking and bread. Some might argue that it is just too touchy feely but for the more thoughtful baker it is a good read.
The book is not that geared to the beginning baker unless that beginner is ready to work by 'feel'. The assumption is made that you know what a dough looks like when it comes together and what the right temperature water and room should be. The book also does not even deal with making breads with heavy duty mixers or bread machines -- this is back to the old fashioned way of doing things where you. have a greater connection to your product.
Now, I happen to enjoy this book but I would begin with a better beginner's book like, Baking with Julia before tackling the breads in this book because you will have a better technical understanding. But once you do the breads of this book you will be amazed and deeply grateful for the generousity of Reinhart for sharing his recipes.
Caution --
If you plan to use a mixer make sure it is a very heavy duty mixer otherwise, your machine will break with heavy, tough doughs like Struan. I tried the dough with both a KitchenAid and a Magic Mill DLX and both had trouble with Struan. In the end it is best to hand knead the final 10-15 minutes, but you will get quite the workout.
Further, I suggest that you read the recipes ahead because the layout is not easy for those into glancing at recipes as they work. And no, there are no pictures to help the baker.
But get this book none the less, because it is a book done with love and is a good addition to the collection.
Rating: 5
Summary: Appreciation from Australia
Comment: This is possibly my favourite cookbook of all in my collection. I was privilledged enough to have baked cakes for Brother Juniper's San Francisco Restaurant before it closed and this brought back alot of my fondest memories. I always regretted never having gotten recipes for the muffins and breads so when I saw this book I just had to have it. I have read the book from cover to cover over the last few days and challenge anyone to refrain from buying a pantry full of ingredients after reading this book!! It is all you need to motivate you to make bread - something most of us shy away from. Brother Peter writes from the heart and from his obvious love of making bread. The secret ingredient in baking is always love and this is evident in Brother Peter's book. Having eaten Brother Juniper's breads I can say that the effort is more than worth it. You'll never want any other bread again.
Rating: 5
Summary: Gentle Inspiration.
Comment: I loved this book! Reinhart has an infectious appreciation for the wonder of bread. The recipes are fabulous, but the inspiration of his writing will give you a new appreciation for this ancient, simple food. A book to return to again and again. I loved this book! Reinhart has an infectious appreciation for the wonder of bread. The recipes are fabulous, but the inspiration of his writing will give you a new appreciation for this ancient, simple food. A book to return to again and again
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Title: Crust & Crumb: Master Formulas For Serious Bakers by Peter Reinhart ISBN: 1580080030 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: October, 1998 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread by Peter Reinhart, Ron Manville ISBN: 1580082688 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: December, 2001 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Bread Upon the Waters: A Pilgrimage Toward Self-Discovery and Spiritual Truth by Peter Reinhart, Peter Reinhart ISBN: 0738204323 Publisher: Perseus Publishing Pub. Date: February, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza by Peter Reinhart ISBN: 1580084222 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: November, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Village Baker: Classic Regional Breads from Europe and America by Joe Ortiz ISBN: 0898159164 Publisher: Ten Speed Press Pub. Date: March, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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