Description
From the creators of Modernist Bread, this is the definitive bread book for home bakers.
Modernist Bread at Home is the essential guide for anyone passionate about baking exceptional bread in their own kitchen — no professional equipment required. Developed by The Cooking Lab, this 420-page volume adapts the groundbreaking work of Modernist Bread into an accessible, beautifully designed edition made specifically for home use.
Over 160 Bread Recipes
This book covers a full spectrum of bread styles, including:
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Rustic sourdoughs
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French lean breads
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Brioches & sandwich loaves
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Ryes, challah, focaccia, bagels
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Bao and gluten-free breads
Includes signature recipes like Second-Chance Sourdough, No-Knead Brioche, and Gluten-Free Bagels.
Practical Techniques for Home Kitchens
Learn smart ways to:
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Improve flavour using pressure-caramelized inclusions
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Revive overproofed dough with TCL’s “Dough CPR”
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Use everyday tools to make bakery-quality bread
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Reduce prep time without compromising results
Easy-to-Follow Recipe Format
Recipes are formatted with clarity and consistency. An illustrated introduction guides you through how to use the book effectively.
Visual Guides & Troubleshooting Help
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Step-by-step technique tutorials
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Scheduling plans to fit breadmaking into your week
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Skill-based recipe recommendations
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Gear suggestions with easy-to-source tools
Bonus: 172-Page Wire-Bound Recipe Manual
A separate, lay-flat manual includes all recipes and reference tables—perfect for kitchen use.
Modernist Bread at Home empowers bakers of all levels to create truly great bread — right from their own oven. Whether you're a weekend enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book makes artisan baking accessible, educational, and deeply satisfying.
• Language: English
• Author(s): Nathan Myhrvold, Francisco Migoya
• 419 pages
• Published in 2024
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