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The Bread Book - The Definitive Guide to Making Bread by Hand or Machine
by Sara Lewis
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN 0-600-61473-5
Published March 2006 - Softcover - 144 pages - $14.95

I adore homemade bread.  There's just something so special about a home smelling of just-baked bread or rolls.  Being one of those who thinks that bread making is too laborious and better left to professional bakeries, I was quickly converted and tempted to make my own bread.  I don't have my own kitchen at the moment so practising my skills will have to wait.  However, that's not to say I've shelved the book never to be seen again.  On the contrary; I marked the pages when enticing recipes (and pictures) caught my attention, and they include: "Wheat Germ and Honey Bread"; "Ciabatta Bread"; "Feta and Spinach Twist"; "Olive and Tomato Tear and Share Bread"; "Mixed Seed Bread", and "Light Rye and Soured Cream Bread".  Among the Sweet Breads I fancied "Kugelhopf and Spiced Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Bread".  Among the Flat Breads my mouth watered for "Pissaladière" (French Onion and Olive Tart); and "Buttered Garlic and Basil Sticks", and "Naan Bread".  There's even a recipe for Croissants.  I have to try "Three Kings Ring" as it reminds me of a recipe of my mother's, as does "Lemon Drizzle Loaf".  There are some recipes for gluten-free breads too.  Whether you make bread using your hands or a bread machine, these recipes can go either way.
Conclusion - Everyone should know how to make bread - you just never know!  Mmm, mmm, mmm.