Breads

Linda Perry is a senior policy analyst with the Ontario Ministry of
Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.

Company’s Coming cookbooks have achieved well-deserved distinction as
authoritative kitchen reference guides. The recipes use readily
available ingredients and are achievable by those without cordon bleu
credentials.

Breads features recipes for batter breads, buns and rolls, doughnuts,
flatbreads, quick breads, and yeast breads. It also includes a rich
international selection of recipes for such delights as focaccia (with
five separate toppings), naan, olie bolleln, pretzels, and bagels, to
name just a few. Of particular interest are the sections on gluten-free
recipes and machine breads. The 18 machine-bread recipes bring gourmet
breadmaking into the realm of possibility for those without the
requisite hours necessary for the various steps in the usual process.
Measurement tables are included for metric conversions. A glossary
provides not only definitions but also explanatory notes for the novice
baker, such as the critical importance of the bowl temperature and
valuable hints on how to prevent the drafts perilous to growing yeast.
Corny, lighthearted margin notes add a down-to-earth finishing touch.