Shortnin' Bread and more!!
348594
I bought this as a "digging deeper" study of fingerstyle to suppliment by Legacy Master Guitar DVD's. And I like it very very much. I really dig that lesson called SHORTNING BREAD. I think even my aunt from Kentucky recognizes the tune! The Legacy Course had one lesson on fingerstyle and I felt that was not enough for me (but Steve Krenz does an excellent job there). I wanted last Christmas to find a 3/4 pattern for fingerstyle for SILENT NIGHT since it was in 3/4 time. My quest through several more complicated DVD's led me to this one. It is just right. I can begin to feel the D string ringing nicely everytime I strike it in the SHORTNING BREAD exercise. Made me think of music in Betty Boop cartoons I told my mom!
951650
I bought this book for my wife who is an excellent cook and bread maker.  She is very pleased by the many unique and promising recipes in this book.  And, I am looking forward to tasting them as they roll out of the oven!!
310303
I love this book.  I had to get this one because in moving mine is still packed up....some where!  I needed the yeast bread recipe quickly and it was easier to order a new book than to go through the storage unit to try to find mine.  It worked out well.  I just love this book and its recipes!
3849499
If you're a fan of Joanne Fluke's Murder She Baked series then you're going to love this!! A collection of all of her recipes from previous novels along with a short story to spice things up a bit!!
3043776
This book is quite detailed on how to make quick breads. I haven't tried any of the recipes, but I will be soon! Everything from a short introduction to a making all types of breads is covered in this book.

Highly recommended.
2760499
The recipes provided are varied and yummy. I was surprised on a couple to find boxed biscuit mix and other similar semi-prepared ingredients. As I prefer from-scratch recipes, I couldn't give it five stars. Otherwise, great choice for quick breads.
1388649
I'm sooo in love! I am a very serious baker. I use over 29 grains, nuts, seeds for baking. I buy organic, non gmo, whole grain & have a beautiful mill for grinding grains & nuts. I add fruits, which I grow & dehydrate, eggs from chcken geese, ducks & turkeys that I raise, free range &'organic. I make my butter, I have a large brick oven. I'm in love w/ bread baking. This book is a beautiful addition. I'm thrilled. Despite the few omissions/ editing errors, I can easily "figure out the recipes."  I love weighing ingredients for accuracy as humityn& weather changes etc, greatly effect the performance of flour. Weight is the best way to insure accuracy & quality. I love seeing grains that I have been using for years featured, as quinoa, spelt, millet. I love Einkorn as it has a lovely gluten which is tolerated by many gluten intolerant people. Gluten free makes me scream!  The problem is the modification of whets commercially resulting in gluten intolerance, thus the reason I use ancient grains like einkorn.

This bread is such a delight. Sourdough is the healthiest bread & I keep about 6 starters going all the time, soft wheat, einkorn, spelt, rye & white. All provide delightful tastes. It is very difficult to,find fresh yeast, if u need it, u may want to ask ur grocer to get it for u. Usually that works.

I love the chapter on shaping. I can always improve my technique & love different forms & equipment for shaping & designing patterns on my bread. For instance, I have developed a fun loaf. I make 3/4 loaves of bread, I.e., rye sourdough, white sourdough, a beautiful fruit/nut bread to be served vow/ cheeses, etc. as long as the bake times are the same, I have a very long loaf pan. I make smaller loaves of each type, shape them as loaves, puthem in the long pan allowing room for final proofing. I then put the pan in the brick oven & bake off the breads. For the family who loves variety but doesn't want to buzz 4 or more regular loves, they have one "pull apart"  loaf w/ 4 flavors. Fun.

Also as you bake more, a recipe can become a guide on an amazing, creative journey. You begin to develop a feel for the dough  & know instinctively when it is "right." I love the different proofing methods, & the cold proofing is my favorite. I love the texture from a slow rise & the flavor development. It's all in here. Very comprehensive & a great price on Amazon! So happy!

Update:  Great news! Amazon now offers fresh yeast! It is not delivered by Amazon, but does have free shipping. So even better for all who want to make these fabulous recipes! I've ordered mine!
2545719
Fresh  Bread always makes me happy.  I add Tsp of Chia Seeds and a Tsp of Ground Flax Seeds to add crunch and nutrition to fit my taste.
1644013
I gotta tell you, I love this bread.  The nuts add a wonderful crunch to the bread.  Toasting it makes it even more crunchy. It is a very dense bread so one slice cut in half makes a very satisfying sandwich.  Throw some sauted veggies and scrambled eggs and you have a meal.  Wonderful.
Some local grocery stores carry it, so am happy to buy it locally as well.
I should probably order it a case at a time because I discovered that my lovely counter surfing boxer loves it to.  I  bought a loaf last night and while  in the shower this morning, she devoured the entire loaf!  Today is her 4th birthday so I'll say happy birthday girl, but if you do it again, you might not make it to your 5th birthday (JUST KIDDING!).  Anyhow, that was the second loaf she ate.  The first was only a partial loaf.
We are both very satisfied with the product.
126589
I have been using Bob's Spelt, Rye, While Wheat, for years. Affordable! 3c white, 1c spelt and you get an amazing tasty bread and toasted, unbelievable!
3444212
Some of the best recipes!! Love the bread recipe and chocolate chip cookies! Even when I wasn't GF I loved them.
854335
I rec'd a preview copy of this book, and the pictures immediately drew me to read through the recipes.  There is a good variety, and I enjoyed the author's enthusiasm.  I especially enjoyed the garlic parmesan monkey bread.  My only suggestion would be to leave out the jam recipes and include more bread recipes from this talented author.
670869
Right up there with Trader Joe's gluten free bread.  A little pricey!
988427
This is an awesome book! We own the Oster 5838 Express baker bread maker which is one awesome machine(oster and Sunbeam are both owned by the same company Jarden) along with this book!

You will have as much fresh bread as you want! We have had this book over a year and the recipes in this book are so awesome! This is a very large book and has great information listed throughout the book, one very helpful list of information is the customer service numbers list which list many of the manufactures of the model of bread machine that you own, no need to have to run to the internet to look this information up (what happen to the days of phone books whew times have changed)

Back to the book, there is a know your machine section, making bread section, gluten free breads section, recipe index section, jams preserves and chutney for your bread machine. There is even a section for produce from your garden, orchard and creamery! Whew you have to get this book! There is so much to make and keep you busy! As a matter of fact, we will be purchasing a second bread machine in the near future, so that we can make two loaves at once or jams and pizza dough at the same time so that we can save on time and also have more loaves of bread made at once, yes there is so much to make from this book that we plan to get a second machine.. No yeast quick breads! There is also a resource section for products you will need or may want to use along with your machine..

This book will make a great gift! There are also bread machine bakers hints throughout the book! Whew! fresh bread for the week!

Hurry and get your copy! Also I purchased a new copy, I usually purchase used but this time I wanted a fresh copy most of our other books are used, so in other words treat yourself to this book new or used! It is worth it! I also take this book with me sometimes, so that I can get everything we need, this book is huge, so sometimes we also just write everything down and leave the book at homes, it depends on what we are making.

Fresh bread here were come!
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I've made quite a few of the breads in this book and everything has come out to rave reviews from whoever I serve the results to.  From the basic French bread to the Brother Juniper's Santa Rosa Struan, to Challah, to bread sticks--just great!  The authors also explain a lot of the "why's" of ingredients and actions you take in bread making.  (Such as exactly what "spritzing" a loaf in the oven with water will do to it & why.) This book, my Breadman & my "stone" are all I need....
737395
It's great! How to make many things, especially home & personal care products. I especially like the recipe for sourdough starter & bread.
3235900
We discovered this delicious quick bread over the Holidays and fell in love with it.  Unfortunately our local grocer only carries it "seasonally".  Can't wait to order a case.  It is especially good with blueberries added to the batter.