Bread Baking for Beginners

If you are looking for a book for baking just for beginners, then this book is what you have been looking for.

First and foremost you have to know the basics of bread baking. Before proceeding to the next step. There are different kinds of bread, and each of each kind have different ingredients and directions.

You also have to know the origin of bread.

More than 10,000 years ago, people began to grow grain. Initially, it was consumed in the ground form together with water as a porridge or soup. Later, the porridge was baked as a flatbread on a hot stone or in the ashes of a fire. This can be seen as the original form of bread.

The construction of the first ovens and the discovery of the effect of yeast by the Egyptians revolutionized the process of baking bread. Later, the Romans further optimized bread making by inventing mills and bread kneading machines and refining the oven.

Baking isn't just about the food; it's also a way to create bonds with those around you. Everyone appreciates something you baked especially for them, even if it's not perfect.

This book covers:

- Recipes no-knead breads: rustic loaves, focaccias, pizza

- Recipes knead breads: multigrain, whole grains and flavored loaves

- Recipes Enriched breads: brioches, cinnamon rolls

- Breads with pre-ferments and sourdough starter

Roadmap to Bread Baking for Beginners

1. Completely read this guide of bread baking.

2. Understand the processes, learn the techniques.

3. Make a list of all the ingredients, tools and equipment.

4. Buy good quality materials.

5. Start with super easy no-knead bread. It will give you confidence if I can make this, I can also form the bread that requires kneading the dough. Then prepare basic, simple white bread, and whole wheat brown bread.

6. After getting some expertise, try traditional European bread like a French baguette.

7. Play with ingredients; learn how to make assorted flavored bread such as banana bread. Try different variations such as dinner rolls, bread sticks, etc.

8. Move to advanced baking level.

Although baking is a skill that you can develop by trial and, yes, some errors, the good news is that the best way to develop a "baking sense" is simply by baking. There is no harm in trying, just put your passion into it and everything will follow.

Although baking requires a bit of measuring and recipe following, the best way to become a better baker is to keep practicing. Baking is a skill and a science, but it's not rocket science. If you have a good, reliable recipe to start with, you are halfway to baking success. Follow the instructions, and you'll be amazed at your results.

If any of these tempt your buds and are to your liking; you know what to do.

You will soon discover how easy it is to prepare fresh bread in your home every day of the year.

After which you will be bringing your baking skills to the next level.

Happy Baking!