The Bread Baker's Apprentice:
Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread
by Peter Reinhart
Co-founder of the legendary Brother Juniperโ€�s Bakery in Sonoma, California, author of the landmark books Brother Juniperโ€�s Bread Book and Crust & Crumb, and distinguished instructor at the worldโ€�s largest culinary school, Peter Reinhart has been a leader in Americaโ€�s artisanal bread movement for over fifteen years. Never one to be content with yesterdayโ€�s baking triumph, however, Peter continues to refine his recipes and techniques in his never-ending quest for perfect bread. In THE BREAD BAKERโ€�S APPRENTICE, Peter shares his latest bread breakthroughs, arising from his recent pilgrimage to study in several of Franceโ€�s famed boulangeries and the always-enlightening time spent in the culinary academy kitchen with his students. First youโ€�ll peer over Peterโ€�s shoulder as he learns from Parisโ€�s most esteemed bakers, people like the brothers Poilรขne and Phillippe Gosselin, whose pain ancienne has revolutionized the art of baguette making. Peter then walks readers throug...
