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Free or discounted Kindle bread ebooks, #4.

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Free or discounted Kindle bread ebooks, #4.

Starting a 4th thread to keep scrolling manageable. Previous post is at: 

https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/68514/free-or-discounted-kindle-bread-ebooks-3

The 1st post in the series is at: www.thefreshloaf.com/node/61480/free-or-discounted-kindle-bread-books

I intend this post and comments to give Fresh Loafers a heads-up when bread-baking or pizza Kindle ebooks go on sale at Amazon for either heavily discounted prices, up to usually $4.99, or free.

I'll start off with four books that are always (at least have been for a while) free. Three are public domain.

As new books go on sale  I will (or you can) add them to the comments.  I mostly get these notifications from a service at bookbub.com.  The sales usually last from 1 day to a week, so act quickly.  Most often the sales run Monday through Sunday. The "tag" with "frog" in it, is so the webmaster can make a few pennies in commission, like his sidebar links.

All the major bread authors have sales, Robertson, Reinhart, Forkish, etc. 

For a longer list of what I've already picked up, and how much I paid, and a very very short review, see my post at: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/61370/my-breadpizza-library-kindle-and-hard-copy

For lists of ebooks by author, see: www.thefreshloaf.com/node/61698/my-favorite-bread-pizza-authors

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Free: The New Dr. Price Cookbook, Kindle Edition, by New York Royal Baking Powder Company.

https://www.amazon.com/New-Dr-Price-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B00849LL7A

Public domain. The bread and rolls in this book are all leavened with baking powder. No yeast, no sourdough. Dated. Almost all volumetric measurements. Inexact oven temps, such as "medium oven" or "hot oven."  

Dr. Price, of baking powder fame, was the grandfather of actor Vincent Price. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Price

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Free: Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 1: Essentials of Cookery; Cereals; Bread; Hot Breads, Kindle Edition, by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences.

https://www.amazon.com/Womans-Institute-Library-Cookery-Essentials-ebook/dp/B00847SA6C

Also dated, but interesting. Hey, it's free.

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Free: Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book, Kindle edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Wilsons-Numerous-Recipes-Economic-Conditions-ebook/dp/B004UJBD4Y

This book is in the public domain. Copyright 1920.  Has a chapter on breads. Measurements in cups. Oven temps are inexact. Good for some historical or traditional recipes, if nothing else. 

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Free: "Grandma's Best Quick Breads" by Marg Ruttan. https://www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Best-Quick-Breads-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00Q23M2BE

Only 47 pages. It has been a while since I downloaded it, so I forget my opinion of it. But I did not file it in the "junk" collection. Therefore, I thought it was at least worth the time to download it.

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To see Amazon's current free and low-price ebook "bread cookbooks", use this link:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bread+cookbook&i=digital-text&s=price-asc-rank

For pizza: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pizza+cookbook&i=digital-text&s=price-asc-rank

To see the current top 100 free Kindle ebooks: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kindle-Store/zgbs/digital-text/ref=zg_bs?_encoding=UTF8&tf=1

(Warning: most books on the free Kindle list are trashy, but there is an occasional cookbook.)

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Sale over, April 4, 2022.

As of Mar. 30, 2022. 

Southern Ground: Reclaiming Flavor Through Stone-Milled Flour, by Jennifer Lapidus.

Kindle ebook edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Southern-Ground-Reclaiming-Stone-Milled-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B08B5DD3ZC

Not currently discounted in Canada, but check here: 
https://www.amazon.ca/Southern-Ground-Reclaiming-Stone-Milled-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B08B5DD3ZC

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Southern-Ground-Reclaiming-Stone-Milled-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B08B5DD3ZC

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Southern-Ground-Reclaiming-Stone-Milled-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B08B5DD3ZC

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Southern-Ground-Reclaiming-Stone-Milled-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B08B5DD3ZC

288 print pages. 108,314 KB, picture heavy.

75 recipes. Plus plenty of story-telling. It's about an artisan baker who became a commercial miller.

About a fourth of the book consists of stories of bakers and bakeries.

The recipe index doesn't show in the free online sample. But once I downloaded it, I fell in love with the book as soon as I read the TOC and recipe index.  

In my opinion, home-millers need this book.

If you want to bake with store-bought stone-milled flour, you need this book.

Recipes use whole grain and/or high-extraction flour, all stone ground. Includes rye breads and rye desserts (cookies, brownies, pies).

This is a super deal at the sale price.

 A tip o' the hat to bookbub. com for the heads-up.

Errata PDF: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/50f71f63e4b09e4ad0220969/t/60b7f449632f1b06b3f002d9/1622668361322/Errors+final2.pdf

Sale over, April 4, 2022.

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MTloaf

A good storyline and the variety of recipes is astounding. I feel lucky and guilty for getting such a good  book for two bucks. Thanks for doing this 

Don

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and send her a check.  ;-) 

https://carolinaground.com/

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albacore

Well done Dave - sterling work once more.

Lance

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But credit goes to Bookbub.  I get a daily email of discounted titles with at least one cookbook. When I saw bread/pizza cookbooks discounted, I then noticed that it's a semi-regular thing for most of the major authors/publishers.  Kind of a loss-leader to spur word-of-mouth advertising, I suppose;  or people then go on to buy a hard-copy.  I bought hard-copies of Chad Robertson's main two books after getting the ebooks for only 2.99 ea.

Unfortunately, Hamelman's, Ginsberg's, and Leader's never seem to be discounted. And some were one-time only, such as Stella Parks' Bravetart.

I'm glad I built my hard-copy library pre-pandemic. Hopefully, when/if the baking craze tapers off, used prices will come down. 

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Sale over, May 4, 2022.

As of April 1, 2022. 

"Breaking Bread" by Martin Philip, of KAF, 

www.amazon.com/Breaking-Bread-Bakers-Journey-Recipes-ebook/dp/B06WP4LSR6

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Breaking-Bread-Bakers-Journey-Recipes-ebook/dp/B06WP4LSR6

Not on discount in UK, EU, or AU.

75 recipes, including whole wheat, and rye.

391 print pages.

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.  79% 5-star, 14% 4-star, 364 global verified-purchase ratings. 109 global verified-purchase reviews.

The author has occasionally commented on TFL  He's the head baker at King Arthur Baking.

I have this and recommend it.  Excellent deal at this price.

 Tip o' the hat to user Light Salt for the heads-up.

Sale over, May 4, 2022.

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Sale over, July 8, 2022. 

Back on sale, May 30, 2022. 

Sale over, April 22, 2022. 

As of April 4, 2022. 

Kindle edition of Crumb, by Richard Bertinet.

US: https://www.amazon.com/Crumb-Show-dough-whos-boss-ebook/dp/B07D6LH4JT

(Be sure to bookmark the errata at: https://www.thebertinetkitchen.com/2019/03/28/crumb-whoops-erratum/ )

Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Crumb-Show-dough-whos-boss-ebook/dp/B07D6LH4JT

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crumb-Show-dough-whos-boss-ebook/dp/B07DCRYZPQ

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Crumb-Show-dough-whos-boss-ebook/dp/B07DCRYZPQ

This came out in 2019. 

315 print pages.

104 MB download. Photo-heavy with a lot of how-to photos.

Rated 4.7 out of 5, with 340 verified-purchase ratings. 79% 5-star, 13% 4-star.

48 global reviews from verified purchasers.

Mostly about white flour formulas. A few use a little WW and rye.

Has a formula for a loaf with 100% dark rye flour. But has no other formulas using over 50% whole grain. 

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Sale over, July 8, 2022. 

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Sale over, April 25, 2022. 

Back on sale, April 8, 2022. 

Kindle edition of Mastering Bread by Marc Vetri. 

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bread-Practice-Handmade-Sourdough-ebook/dp/B084V9FGSG?tag=froglallabout-20

70 formulas. 297 print pages. Includes sourdough and yeast breads. Has a panettone formula.

444 MB download. Photo-heavy. It has a lot of how-to photos.

Rated 4.7 out of 5, with 573 global ratings from verified purchasers.   82% 5-star. 13% 4-star.  

31 global reviews from verified purchasers.

Free sample available.

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I previously purchased his "Mastering Pizza" book and really liked it. 

I purchased this, and it looks great.  This seems on par with other major bread authors such as Robertson, Reinhart, and Forkish.

Includes formulas with whole grains, spelt, Einkorn, and rye. 

Sale over, April 25, 2022. 

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Sale over, April 26, 2022. 

As of April 12, 2022.

1,000 Jewish Recipes, by Faye Levy, Kindle edition.

US: https://www.amazon.com/000-Jewish-Recipes-Book-43-ebook/dp/B00BS03QZC/

Also discounted at Apple Books.

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/000-Jewish-Recipes-Book-43-ebook/dp/B00BS03QZC/ 

Not currently discounted in EU, UK, AU.

Rated 4.6 out of 5. With 42 verified-purchase ratings, and 26 verified-purchase reviews.

Has Ashkenazi and Sephardic recipes. Includes challah and hamantaschen.  

Free sample available, to read online and via download.  I had to change the font color to make it readable.

Hat-tip to Bookbub.

Sale over, April 26, 2022. 

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Sale over, May 4, 2022. 

As of April 18, 2022.

Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole Grain Baking for Every Day, Kindle ebook edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Bittman-Bread-No-Knead-Whole-Grain-Baking-ebook/dp/B08NWT2VC5/

Download size: 160,984 KB. Picture heavy.

265 print pages.

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars. 64% 5-star, 14% 4-star, 8% 3-star, 7% 2-star, 7% 1-star.

176 global verified-purchase ratings.  41 global verified-purchase reviews.

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The reviews are mixed.  Apparently, the book is not for raw-beginners, nor for those advanced bakers whose sourdough experience might unnecessarily color how they interpret the instructions.

Bittman allegedly invented new terminology for how he has modified traditional starter/levain prodedures.

Based on the reviews in this TFL thread:
https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/69347/bittmans-bread
I gather that it is a challenge for both raw beginners and for experienced sourdough bakers to closely match both his ingredients and procedures in order to hit upon the sweet-spot that his formulas require.

Some of his formulas use volumetric measurements, and I assume that is where at least part of the problem lies. Different types of whole wheat (stone ground versus roller milled), and how one scoops or fills a measuring cup result in differences big enough to affect the outcome.

I'm posting this as the price makes it worthwhile, especially for those considering buying the hardcopy.

Sale over, May 4, 2022. 

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Sale over, May 9, 2022. 

As of April 18, 2022.

Bread Revolution, by Peter Reinhart, Kindle ebook edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Revolution-World-Class-Sprouted-Techniques-ebook/dp/B00JYWW486

Also discounted in UK, AU, and EU(.de), but not Canada.

Rated 4.4 out of 5. 68% 5-star, 15% 4-star, 12% 3-star, 4% 2-star, 3% 1-star.

It's mostly about using sprouted flour. Sprouted flour is flour made from sprouted grain.

I bought this because it has "whole grains" and "heirloom flours" in the subtitle, but it's almost all sprouted flour, which is expensive. So get this if you're into flour made from sprouted grain. If all you want is whole-grain, then his "Whole Grain Breads" would be better for you.

Has an option for a free sample.

Sale over, May 9, 2022.

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Sale over, May 4, 2022. 

As of April 18, 2022.

Kindle ebook edition of  Poilâne: The Secrets of the World-Famous Bread Bakery.

https://www.amazon.com/Poil%C3%A2ne-Secrets-World-Famous-Bread-Bakery-ebook/dp/B07LCBQ7KY?tag=froglallabout-20

Also discounted at Apple Books.

Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Poil%C3%A2ne-Secrets-World-Famous-Bread-Bakery-ebook/dp/B07LCBQ7KY?tag=froglallabout-20

(Not currently discounted in UK, EU, nor AU.)

I have this ebook.  The story is moving.  The photography is gorgeous and highly professional.

The ratings are: 4.6 out of 5.   ---   78% 5-star, and 12% 4-star.

The book's formula for the famous Poilane miche is based on a poolish/starter made with yoghurt, and then commercial yeast is used in the final mix.   Some reviewers felt cheated, but others felt it was a legitimate approximation for those who don't want to create and maintain a true sourdough starter.

There are also formulas for rye and barley breads, other baked goods, and non-oven dishes. There is a lot more than just bread.

Personally, I would not pay full list price for the hardcover. But for this price, this is a super deal to have a piece of the Poilâne story, the photos, and recipes for French cuisine.

Has a buttton to receive a free sample on your Kindle app or device.

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TFL discussions on the book here: https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/68159/apollonia-poilane-poilane-book-miche-formula

and here: https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/61856/poilane-short-fermentations-yogurt

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Here's JerrytheK's bake of the famous miche: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/62690/poil%C3%A2ne-sourdough-attempt

and: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/62688/first-attempt-poil%C3%A2nestyle-sourdough

Sale over, May 4, 2022. 

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Sale over, April 25, 2022. 

As of April 21, 2022.

https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Book-Innovations-Fermentation-Cookbook-ebook/dp/B08RHMS53N

Also discounted at Apple Books.

365 print pages. 146,406 KB, picture heavy. 

Published: Dec. 21, 2021.

4.6 out of 5 stars. 78% 5-star. 7% 4-star.  9% 3-star.
110 global verified-purchase ratings. 16 global verified-purchase reviews.

Hat tip to Bookbub. com.

Sale over, April 25, 2022. 

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You get my vote for MVP! And not just for the additions to my e-book library. 
Don

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Benito

I’ll second that along with the help Dave gives newbies.

Benny

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Econprof

I haven't really gotten used to Kindle cookbooks (odd given that I cook internet recipes off my phone all the time) but this thread is convincing me to change my habits!

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idaveindy

Sale over, April 25, 2022.

As of April 22, 2022.

Build Your Brick Oven, by Al Dacosta, Kindle edition.

https://www.amazon.com/BUILD-YOUR-BRICK-step-step-ebook/dp/B09HHH8WF3

I downloaded it and skimmed through it, but have not done a detailed read yet. I can't say yet whether it is easy to follow or not.

It shows how to build a round dome style (hemi-spherical, not barrel-shaped, a la Alan Scott) oven using packed sand as the inner form.

As a free book, you can't go wrong getting this, especially if you think you might ever want to build your own outdoor brick oven.

Sale over, April 25, 2022.

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As of May 4, 2022. Hardcopy (softcover), at a brick-and-mortar chain:

"Artisan Breads" by Swedish baker Jan Hedh, a nice glossy paperback, 240 pages, is on sale at Ollie's Bargain Outlets, for $3.99.

This is the 2016 edition, by Skyhorse Publishing. The recipes use gram weights, not cups.  

Has some whole wheat recipes. Has some 100% rye recipes.

(All, or at least most, of the Amazon reviews are for the original edition, that had measurements in cups.)

GORGEOUS photos.

The Kindle edition on Amazon is the 2011 edition with cups. So I do not recommend it.

 

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Sale over, May 17, 2022. 

As of May 12, 2022. 

Temporarily free:  

BACKYARD PIZZA OVEN: BUILDING A BRICK AND COB PIZZA OVEN, Kindle Edition, by TG FORGE. 

https://www.amazon.com/BACKYARD-PIZZA-OVEN-BUILDING-BRICK-ebook/dp/B072SY94QY/

Blurb: "I have always wanted to build a wood fired oven to make bread and pizza, empanadas and dishes with that woodfired taste. In this book I show you how I built my backyard pizza oven from brick and cob, finished it with a layer of insulation and lime plaster and try it out with our first pizza party. I will take you step by step from the base, the concrete platform, fire brick cooking surface, brick and cob dome, smoke flue and doorway arch construction. If you have ever thought about making a wood fired oven of your own, take a look at how I built mine. Get some ideas and build a pizza oven in your own backyard. Get started today. Read my book and start to plan your own build. With a pizza oven in your backyard you will be able to come up with your own custom pizza, or loaves of bread." 

Rated 3.9 out of 5, with 14 ratings, and 5 reviews. 

Sale over, May 17, 2022. 

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Sale over, June 8, 2022.

As of May 24, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "Baking with Steel: The Revolutionary New Approach to Perfect Pizza, Bread, and More" by Andris Lagsdin.

US: https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

236 print pages.

306 megabyte download (ie, picture heavy.)

Ratings are: 4.7 out of 5.

206 global verified-purchase ratings, 60 global verified-purchase reviews.

80% 5-star.  ---  12% 4-star.

This book goes into why and how to use a baking steel versus a baking stone.  

Has 8 dough recipes, including one whole wheat, one sourdough, and a Chicago deep dish.   It also contains recipes for several types of sauces and pizzas. 

I'd say the book is as much about pizza as it is about the pizza-baking steel.

It also has some simple recipes for naan, pita, biscuits and scones.

I have purchased it.  If you do not already have Tony Gemignani's (who is a big proponent of baking pizzas on steel) "Pizza Bible", then I would recommend this ebook at the sale price.

If you do already have Tony Gemignani's "Pizza Bible", you don't really need this, IMO.  But, if you're a pizza cookbook collecter, get both.

Sale over, June 8, 2022.

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Sale over, June 13, 2022. 

As of May 30, 2022. 

Kindle edition of Mastering Bread by Marc Vetri. 

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bread-Practice-Handmade-Sourdough-ebook/dp/B084V9FGSG?tag=froglallabout-20

70 formulas. 297 print pages. Includes sourdough and yeast breads. Has a panettone formula. 

444 MB download. Photo-heavy. It has a lot of how-to photos.

Rated 4.7 out of 5, with 622 global ratings from verified purchasers.   81% 5-star. 13% 4-star.  

33 global reviews from verified purchasers.

Free sample available.

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I previously purchased his "Mastering Pizza" book and really liked it. 

I purchased this, and it looks great.  This seems on par with other major bread authors such as Robertson, Reinhart, and Forkish.

Includes formulas with whole grains, spelt, Einkorn, and rye. 

Sale over, June 13, 2022. 

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Still on sale, as of Sep. 28, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "Bread on the Table: Recipes for Making and Enjoying Europe's Most Beloved Breads" by David Norman.

US: https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Table-Shares-Favorite-Recipes-ebook/dp/B01N0WOBXJ?tag=froglallabout-20

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Bread-Table-Shares-Favorite-Recipes-ebook/dp/B01N0WOBXJ?tag=froglallabout-20

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bread-Table-Shares-Favorite-Recipes-ebook/dp/B01N0WOBXJ?tag=froglallabout-20

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Bread-Table-Shares-Favorite-Recipes-ebook/dp/B01N0WOBXJ?tag=froglallabout-20

Not discounted in Canada. It's  available in Canada, just not at a discounted price. Here's the link to check: https://www.amazon.ca/Bread-Table-Shares-Favorite-Recipes-ebook/dp/B01N0WOBXJ?tag=froglallabout-20

248 print pages. 

304,722 KB (image heavy).

Rated 4.6 out of 5.  275 verified-purchaser ratings.  78% 5-star, 10% 4-star, 7% 3-star.

51 total reviews. 20 reviews from verified-purchasers. Of those 20, 15 rated it 5-star, three rated it 4-star, one rated it 2-star, and one rated it 1-star.

The book gets a good mention in this TFL post and in a comment: www.thefreshloaf.com/node/64286/birotes-salados

Measurements are in both grams and cups, but it does not have baker's percentages.

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Amazon's preview does not show the entire table of contents, so I hope they don't mind if I include the TOC here.  Following each bread recipe section are a few meal recipes using that bread.

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CONTENTS

  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Equipment
  • Ingredients
  • Tips for Successful Bread Making
  • Steps to Making Great Bread

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  •  Pain de Campagne | French Country Bread
  • Pain aux Pruneaux et Noisettes | Bread with Prunes and Hazelnuts
  • Pain de Seigle | French Dark Rye Bread - 68% whole rye. 32% AP.
  • Pain de Mie | Pullman Bread
  • Levain Naturel | Building a Sourdough Starter 
  • Pain au Levain | French-Style Sourdough
  • Miche | Large Country Loaf with Stone-Ground Flour

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  • La Charbonée de Boulanger
  • Vinaigrette
  • CroqueMonsieur
  • Oysters with Mignonette

 ---------- Scandinavian ----------

  • Fullkornsbröd | Whole Grain Rye Bread
  • Rye Sourdough Starter
  • Gotlandsbröd | Gotland’s Bread
  • Rugbrød | Danish Rye Bread
  • Knäckebröd | Swedish Crispbread
  • Vörtbröd | Swedish “Wort” Bread
  • Lefse | Norwegian Flatbreads, Olsen Family Style

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  • Gravlax Julskinka | Christmas Ham
  • Christmas Kale, Halland Style
  • Cultured Butter

 ---------- German ----------

  • Landbrot | German Country Bread with 30 Percent Rye
  • Bauernbrot | German Farmer’s Bread with 70 Percent Rye
  • Leinsaatbrot | Whole Wheat Bread with Flaxseeds
  • Semmeln | White Breakfast Rolls
  • Pfennigmuckerln | Rye Pull-Apart Rolls
  • Easy Tiger Pretzels

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  • Chef Drew’s Easy Tiger Beer Cheese
  • Wurstsalat | Biergarten Sausage Salad

 ---------- Italian ----------

  • Pane Toscano | Saltless Tuscan Bread
  • Ciabatta
  • Panini Press Bread

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  • Cinghiale alla cacciatora
  • Crostini Toscani | Tuscan Chicken Liver Toasts
  • Panini | Italian Sandwiches

 ---------- Texan ----------

  • White Pan Bread
  • Smoked Flour Fougasse
  • Birotes Salados | Mexican Sourdough Rolls
  • Flour Tortillas

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  • Torta Ahogada | Sandwich from Guadalajara
  • Migas
  • Breakfast Tacos

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Sale over, July 25, 2022.

As of June 1, 2022. 

Josey Baker Bread, by Josey Baker, Kindle ebook edition. 

I purchased it.  Of particular inferest to me:  It has 4 whole wheat formulas, 1 whole Kamut formula, 1 whole spelt formula, and 1 whole rye formula. 

It has a really good looking gluten-free seeds and rolled oats loaf. 

I like the pizza method: start in a cast iron pan on the stove top and finish under the oven's broiler element.

Blurb says it's for beginners.

US: www.amazon.com/Josey-Baker-Bread-Baking-Awesome-ebook/dp/B00GOJT6LU

Not currently discounted in Canada, but here's the link to check:
www.amazon.ca/Josey-Baker-Bread-Baking-Awesome-ebook/dp/B00GOJT6LU

Not currently discounted in UK, but here's the link to check:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Josey-Baker-Bread-Baking-Awesome-ebook/dp/B00GOJT6LU

Not currently discounted in EU, but here's the link:
https://www.amazon.de/Josey-Baker-Bread-Awesome-English-ebook/dp/B00GOJT6LU

Not currently discounted in AU, but here's the link to check:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Josey-Baker-Bread-Baking-Awesome-ebook/dp/B00GOJT6LU

Highly rated.  4.6 out of 5, with 338 verified-purchase ratings, 177 verified-purchase reciews. 91% of ratings are either 4 or 5 star.

Well worth the sale price.

Sale over, July 25, 2022.

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Still on sale as of Sep. 23, 2022. 

As of Dec 13, 2021. 

Kindle ebook of Ken Forkish's Elements of Pizza. 

https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Pizza-Unlocking-Secrets-World-Class-ebook/dp/B012KJYR3O

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elements-Pizza-Unlocking-Secrets-World-Class-ebook/dp/B012KJYR3O

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Elements-Pizza-Unlocking-Secrets-World-Class-ebook/dp/B012KJYR3O

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Elements-Pizza-Unlocking-Secrets-World-Class-ebook/dp/B012KJYR3O

NOT currently discounted in Canada, but here's the link to check: https://www.amazon.ca/Elements-Pizza-Unlocking-Secrets-World-Class-ebook/dp/B012KJYR3O

255 pages. 148,147 KB, plenty of photos. 

Current rank: #1 in Pizza Making.

4.8 out of 5 stars. 2,780 global verified-purchase ratings. 85% 5-star, 10% 4-star, 3% 3-star. 482 verified-purchase reviews. 

I have this, and highly recommend it. 

In this book, he says to disregard everything he said about pizza in FWSY. 

The only pizza book better than this is Tony Gemignani's "Pizza Bible." But for this ridiculously low price, it's worth it to have this one too. 

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Sale over, June 17, 2022.

As of June 16, 2022.  

Beans to Bread: Ezekiel Style Bread Cookbook: Baking sprouted and sourdough artisanal breads at home with your bread machine. By Lisa Pietsch.

https://www.amazon.com/Beans-Bread-Cookbook-sourdough-artisanal-ebook/dp/B07QX8GQCP/

I haven't downloaded it yet, and there are no reviews yet. But the free sample that I viewed looks reasonable. There were no indications that it's a cut-and-paste hack job.

Can't go wrong with free.

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Also, there are plenty of recipes for Ezekiel bread already on TFL: https://www.thefreshloaf.com/search/node/ezekiel+bread

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Sale over, June 17, 2022. 

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Sale over, July 11, 2022.

As of June 20, 2022. 

Kindle edition of Mastering Bread by Marc Vetri. 

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bread-Practice-Handmade-Sourdough-ebook/dp/B084V9FGSG?tag=froglallabout-20

70 formulas. 297 print pages. Includes sourdough and yeast breads. Has a panettone formula. 

444 MB download. Photo-heavy. It has a lot of how-to photos.

Rated 4.7 out of 5, with 650 global ratings from verified purchasers.   81% 5-star. 13% 4-star.  

34 global reviews from verified purchasers.

Free sample available.

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I previously purchased his "Mastering Pizza" book and really liked it. 

I purchased this, and it looks great.  This seems on par with other major bread authors such as Robertson, Reinhart, and Forkish.

Includes formulas with whole grains, spelt, Einkorn, and rye. 

Yippee likes it too: https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/505235#comment-505235

Sale over, July 11, 2022.

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Sale over, July 4, 2022. 

As of June 20, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of Perfect Pan Pizza, by Peter Reinhart. 

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Pan-Pizza-Sicilian-Focaccia-ebook/dp/B07GMXFC8F

Also on sale/discounted in UK, AU, and EU. 

Not currently discounted in Canada. 

I bought this a while back. If you like focaccia or pan style pizza -- Roman, Sicilian, Grandma style, Detroit,  -- then this book is worth it. 

189 print pages. 

Rated 4.7 out of 5.  

79% 5-star.  14% 4-star.  735 verified-purchase ratings, 65 verified-purchase reviews.

Sale over, July 4, 2022. 

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Sale over, June 24, 2022. 

As of June 22, 2022.

Free download of the Kindle ebook of BBQ Pizza by Gabriella Owens.

https://www.amazon.com/BBQ-Pizza-Flaming-Expose-Cooking-ebook/dp/B00CHSGHAK

Not bad. I think it's worth the time to download. Measurements are in cups. It's aimed at beginners.

Lots of humor.  A few cartoons.

Sale over, June 24, 2022. 

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Sale over, July 6, 2022. 

As of July 4, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "Baking with Steel: The Revolutionary New Approach to Perfect Pizza, Bread, and More" by Andris Lagsdin.

US: https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

Not discounted in Canada, but here's the link: https://www.amazon.ca/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

Not discountrd in AU, but here's the link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

236 print pages.

306 megabyte download (ie, picture heavy.

Ratings are: 4.7 out of 5.

210 global verified-purchase ratings, 61 global verified-purchase reviews.

80% 5-star.  ---  13% 4-star.

This book goes into why and how to use a baking steel versus a baking stone.  

Has 8 dough recipes, including one whole wheat, one sourdough, and a Chicago deep dish.   It also contains recipes for several types of sauces and pizzas. 

I'd say the book is as much about pizza as it is about the pizza-baking steel.

It also has some simple recipes for naan, pita, biscuits and scones.

I have purchased it.  If you do not already have Tony Gemignani's (who is a big proponent of baking pizzas on steel) "Pizza Bible", then I would recommend this ebook at the sale price.

If you do already have Tony Gemignani's "Pizza Bible", you don't really need this, IMO.  But, if you're a pizza cookbook collecter, get both.

Sale over, July 6, 2022.

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Sale over, Aug. 1, 2022.

As of July 4, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of Tartine Book No. 3, by Chad Robertson. 

https://www.amazon.com/Tartine-Book-No-Ancient-Classic-ebook/dp/B00F8H0FKU?tag=froglallabout-20

Also on sale in Canada and EU (amazon.de). 

Rated 4.7 out of 5.  79% 5-star, 11% 4-star, 7% 3-star.

515 global verified-purchase ratings. 173 global verified-purchase reviews

This is the one that is mostly whole grains and specialty/heirloom grains. Four bucks is a great price for an ebook of this quality. 

Robertson's method takes a bit more study than, say, Peter Reinhart's teaching methods, but the effort is worth it. 

The photography is superb. When I read this ebook, I knew I had to get the hard-copy. 

I realize cookbooks in ebook format are not as handy as a physical book, for all the flipping back and forth you need to do when cooking. But if you're not yet sold on buying a hard-copy of this book, this is an inexpensive way to see if you want to add the physical book to your library. 

Sale over, Aug. 1, 2022.

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As of July 6, 2022.

Though available in Kindle format, this deal is actually for the paperback edition of In Search of the Perfect Loaf, by Samuel Fromartz.

I mention this because baguettes are a hot item on TFL, and this author is a highly regarded and award-winning American baguette baker who travelled to France to learn to bake baguettes.

The deal is: used copies in good condition are currently available for $8 to $10, including shipping, on Amazon's Marketplace.

"Normal" Kindle price is $10-$13.  Normal price for a new paperback is $18 plus shipping, or free shipping for orders over $25.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143127624/

Ratings: 4.5 out of 5.  67% 5-star. 19% 4-star. 9% 3-star.

150 verified-purchase ratings. 66 verified-purchase reviews.

See the Amazon page for professional reviews, and the introduction.

The American author goes to work in a Parisian bakery.

My review: Has 9 formulas, two of which are baguettes -- one with dry yeast and one with sourdough. 

Other formulas are:

  • Sourdough starter. 
  • Pain de Campagne. 
  • Emmer and whole wheat flatbread. 
  • Socca Américain. A baked pancake with chickpea flour and cornmeal. 
  • Turkey Red miche. 
  • Roggenweizenbrot. 
  • Pain nature, with Anson Mills French Mediterranean flour. 

The formulas do not have instructional or in-process photos. So, this is not a great book for beginning bread bakers. Finished product photos are all black-and-white.

The book is educational / informative with a lot of tech explanations on the intricacies of flour and wheat. So, I'd say it's for someone who already has the basics of sourdough bread baking.

I do recommend the book, but not for your first or only book on bread.

Really good info and stories about baguettes.    There are formulas for bread other than baguettes.

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Sale over, July 27, 2022. 

As of July 11, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "Baking with Steel: The Revolutionary New Approach to Perfect Pizza, Bread, and More" by Andris Lagsdin.

US: https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

Not discounted in AU, but here's the link: https://www.amazon.com.au/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

236 print pages.

306 megabyte download (ie, picture heavy.

Ratings are: 4.7 out of 5.

210 global verified-purchase ratings, 61 global verified-purchase reviews.

80% 5-star.  ---  13% 4-star.

This book goes into why and how to use a baking steel versus a baking stone.  

Has 8 dough recipes, including one whole wheat, one sourdough, and a Chicago deep dish.   It also contains recipes for several types of sauces and pizzas. 

I'd say the book is as much about pizza as it is about the pizza-baking steel.

It also has some simple recipes for naan, pita, biscuits and scones.

I have purchased it.  If you do not already have Tony Gemignani's (who is a big proponent of baking pizzas on steel) "Pizza Bible", then I would recommend this ebook at the sale price.

If you do already have Tony Gemignani's "Pizza Bible", you don't really need this, IMO.  But, if you're a pizza cookbook collector, get both.

Sale over, July 27, 2022. 

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Sale over, July 25, 2022.

As of July 11, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of Perfect Pan Pizza, by Peter Reinhart. 

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Pan-Pizza-Sicilian-Focaccia-ebook/dp/B07GMXFC8F

Also on sale/discounted in UK, AU, and EU. 

Not currently discounted in Canada. 

I bought this a while back. If you like focaccia or pan style pizza -- Roman, Sicilian, Grandma style, Detroit,  -- then this book is worth it. 

189 print pages. 

Rated 4.7 out of 5.  

79% 5-star.  14% 4-star.  753 verified-purchase ratings, 67 verified-purchase reviews.

Sale over, July 25, 2022.

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Sale over, Sep. 18, 2022. 

Back on sale, Sep. 12, 2022.

Kindle edition of Mastering Bread by Marc Vetri. 

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bread-Practice-Handmade-Sourdough-ebook/dp/B084V9FGSG?tag=froglallabout-20

70 formulas. 297 print pages. Includes sourdough and yeast breads. Has a panettone formula. 

444 MB download. Photo-heavy. It has a lot of how-to photos.

Rated 4.7 out of 5, with 718 global ratings from verified purchasers.   81% 5-star. 14% 4-star.  

38 global reviews from verified purchasers.

Free sample available.

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I previously purchased his "Mastering Pizza" book and really liked it. 

I purchased this, and it looks great.  This seems on par with other major bread authors such as Robertson, Reinhart, and Forkish.

Includes formulas with whole grains, spelt, Einkorn, and rye. 

Yippee likes it too: https://www.thefreshloaf.com/comment/505235#comment-505235

Sale over, Sep. 18, 2022. 

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Still on sale, Sep. 14, 2022. 

As of July 31, 2022. 

For a limited time, in Kindle ebook format, Tartine Bread, by Chad Robertson.

https://www.amazon.com/Tartine-Bread-Chad-Robertson-ebook/dp/B00F8H0FNW?tag=froglallabout-20

I was so impressed, I also bought the hard copy. This and the other Robertson bread book have the best photography.

This is a great price for an ebook of this quality.

Robertson's method takes a bit more study than, say, Peter Reinhart's teaching methods, but the effort is worth it.

I realize cookbooks in ebook format are not as handy as a physical book, for all the flipping back and forth you need to do when cooking. But if you're not yet sold on buying a hard-copy of this book, this is an inexpensive way to see if you want to add the physical book to your library.

Rated 4.8 out of 5. -- 86% 5-star, 9% 4-star,  3% 3-star. 

5,332 verified-purchase ratings, 1,038 verified-purchase reviews.

Canada:  https://www.amazon.ca/Tartine-Bread-Chad-Robertson-ebook/dp/B00F8H0FNW

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tartine-Bread-Chad-Robertson-ebook/dp/B00F8H0FNW

EU: https://www.amazon.de/Tartine-Bread-Chad-Robertson-ebook/dp/B00F8H0FNW

AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/Tartine-Bread-Chad-Robertson-ebook/dp/B00F8H0FNW

 

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Sale over, Sep. 2, 2022. 

As of Aug. 1, 2022.

Kindle ebook edition of: Roses Baking Basics: 100 Essential Recipes, with More Than 600 Step-by-Step Photos. By Rose Levy Beranbaum.

"... brownies, banana bread, holiday pies, birthday cakes, homemade bread, and more, with recipes including: Chocolate Sheet Cake with Ganache Frosting, Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints, Beer Bread, Apple Walnut Muffins, Peach Cobbler, Milk Chocolate Caramel Tart, and more. "

https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Baking-Basics-Step-Step-ebook/dp/B07898WWGC

389 print pages. 103,258 KB, photo heavy.

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 82% 5-star, 11% 4-star,  4% 3-star. 

A rare sale.

Update: the entire Table of Contents is in the free sample, in case you want to see what's in it before purchasing.

Sale over, Sep. 2, 2022. 

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With the exchange, this book is even cheaper in Canada.  $1.99 CAD is a steal, thanks for letting us know about the book sales on a regular basis Dave.  If this is as good as her pie and tart book then it will make a nice addition to my slowly growing library.

Benny

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Sale over, Sep. 2, 2022. 

As of Aug. 1, 2022.

Kindle ebook edition of Rose's Ice Cream Bliss, by Rose Levy Beranbaum.

"... gives her foolproof base method, plus all the tips and info you need to know—on machines, ingredients, techniques, and her own unique approaches and discoveries (for example, an easier method of mixing custard bases without needing to "temper" them; how to make a substitution for glucose by microwaving corn syrup; and how adding milk powder can help prevent ice crystals). Flavors include classics and new twists, including Lemon Ginger, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge, Back Road Mint Chocolate Chip, Brown Sugar with Black Pepper, Roasted Corn, and Red Wine, plus mix-ins, toppings, and "ice cream social" desserts like waffle cones, ice cream sandwiches, brownies, ice cream cake, and more."

https://www.amazon.com/Roses-Cream-Bliss-Rose-Beranbaum-ebook/dp/B07T4KWNJD/

 327 print pages.  49,758 KB

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 79% 5-star, 12% 4-star. 7% 4-star.

A rare sale.

Update: the entire Table of Contents is in the free sample, in case you want to see what's in it before purchasing.

Sale over, Sep. 2, 2022. 

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Sale over, Aug. 20, 2022. 

As of Aug. 13, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "My Pizza" by Jim Lahey. 

A rare sale at this low of a price. 

https://www.amazon.com/My-Pizza-Easy-No-Knead-Spectacular-ebook/dp/B0078XCOMO/?tag=froglallabout-20

I have the hard-cover edition. 

There are only two (similar) dough formulas in the book, but the main draws of the book are the inventive sauces and toppings.  Very gourmet and artisan.  

There is a chapter on toasts, soups, and salads; and a chapter on desserts. 

If you want to take your pizza beyond the normal chain-style red sauce and toppings (pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, olives) then this would be a good resource. 

Rated 4.5 out of 5.  72% 5-star. 14% 4-star.  7% 3-star. 

296 verified-purchase ratings. 155 verified-purchase reviews.

Sale over, Aug. 20, 2022. 

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Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022. 

As of Sep. 2, 2022. Another price drop.

As of Aug. 29, 2022. Another price drop.

As of Aug. 20, 2022. Price drop! 

As of Aug. 14, 2022. 

By Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois.

https://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Pizza-Flatbread-Five-Minutes-ebook/dp/B0050IGWRC/

Dough recipes are in grams, ounces, and cups.  Other recipes are most often in cups/tbs etc., and ounces.  Dough recipes are yeasted - no sourdough.

The idea is to pre-make a wet dough and keep it in the fridge, up to several days, until needed.

Includes dessert pizzas and soups.

I have the hard-cover edition and like it.

321 print pages. 

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.  83% 5-star.  8% 4-star.  6% 3-star.

278 verified-purchase ratings, 168 verified-purchase reviews.

As of Aug. 20, 2022. Price drop: now 3 buckaroos! 

As of Aug. 29, 2022. Price drop, now 2.

As of Sep. 2, 2022. Price drop. now 1. 

Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022. 

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Sale over, Sep. 16, 2022.

As of Aug. 15, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "Baking with Steel: The Revolutionary New Approach to Perfect Pizza, Bread, and More" by Andris Lagsdin.

US, https://www.amazon.com/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

Canada, https://www.amazon.ca/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y11MLSS?tag=froglallabout-20

UK, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

EU, https://www.amazon.de/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

Small discount in AU, https://www.amazon.com.au/Baking-Steel-Revolutionary-Approach-Perfect-ebook/dp/B06Y1LWLNY?tag=froglallabout-20

236 print pages.

306 megabyte download (ie, picture heavy.

Ratings are: 4.7 out of 5.

210 global verified-purchase ratings, 61 global verified-purchase reviews.

80% 5-star.  ---  13% 4-star.

This book goes into why and how to use a baking steel versus a baking stone.  

Has 8 dough recipes, including one whole wheat, one sourdough, and a Chicago deep dish.   It also contains recipes for several types of sauces and pizzas. 

I'd say the book is as much about pizza as it is about the pizza-baking steel.

It also has some simple recipes for naan, pita, biscuits and scones.

I have purchased it.  If you do not already have Tony Gemignani's (who is a big proponent of baking pizzas on steel) "Pizza Bible", then I would recommend this ebook at the sale price.

If you do already have Tony Gemignani's "Pizza Bible", you don't really need this, IMO.  But, if you're a pizza cookbook collector, get both. 

Sale over, Sep. 16, 2022. 

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Sale over, Sep. 12, 2022.

As of Aug. 16, 2022.

Kindle ebook edition of "The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen" by Jacques Pepin.

https://www.amazon.com/Apprentice-My-Life-Kitchen-ebook/dp/B005SZ15UQ/

Blurb says it has nearly 40 recipes.

372 print pages.

7,645 KB download. 

Rated 4.8 out of 5. 82% 5-star.   14% 4-star.

1,188 verified-purchase ratings, 372 verified-purchase reviews.

Sale over, Sep. 12, 2022. 

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Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022.

As of Aug. 20, 2022.  Price drop!  

As of Aug. 18, 2022.

Kindle ebook edition of "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking," by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois.

https://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Bread-Five-Minutes-Revolutionizes-ebook/dp/B000XPNUPY/

This is their original edition, of mostly white flour formulas.  It has been followed up by a newer edition (of mostly white flour formulas), two editions of mostly whole grain formulas ("Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day," and "The New Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day"), a pizza/flatbread edition, and a gluten-free edition.

This edition uses volumetric measurements, cups etc.

The idea of the book is to make a largish batch of high-hydration dough (3 cups water with 6-1/2 cups flour) that keeps in the fridge for several days, and then you take out what you need for a loaf, shape, final proof, and bake.

Later editions use grams and ounces as well as cups for measurements.

I wasn't going to feature this because this edition has been replaced by newer ones, but the newer ones are more expensive, and I figured that for $2, someone may want to see what all the buzz was about. This is a very popular series of books.  

The hardcover of this edition is selling used for under $7, including shipping.

Aug. 20, 2022.  Price drop!

Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022.

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…early in my bread odyssey from Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois approachable methods. Artisan Bread is a useful reference tool.

Phil

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Sale over, Oct. 5, 2022. 

Back on sale, Sep. 26, 2022. 

Kindle edition "Bread, Toast, Crumbs" by Alexandra Stafford.

https://www.amazon.com/Bread-Toast-Crumbs-Recipes-No-Knead-ebook/dp/B01I85QC82

Published in 2017.  384 pages.  137,897 KB download, photo heavy.

Free sample available for download, and for viewing online.

Highly rated, 4.8 out of 5.  86% 5-star, 9% 4-star.

817 verified-purchase ratings, 243 verified-purchase reviews.

All yeasted, no sourdough.  Two formulas with 50% whole-wheat. One 33% whole-wheat (Anadama). One 33% rye.

It recommends baking in a bowl, then turn the loaf over, and there's your boule.

Index of formulas.

SAVORY BOULES

  • THREE SEED BREAD
  • ROSEMARY SEMOLINA BREAD WITH PINE NUTS
  • QUINOA AND FLAX BREAD
  • EINKORN BREAD WITH SESAME, ONION, AND CHIVES
  • BEER BREAD WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND WALNUTS
  • WALNUT BREAD
  • HONEY WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD
  • ANADAMA BREAD (33% WW)
  • OATMEAL-MAPLE BREAD
  • MULTIGRAIN CEREAL BREAD
  • BULGUR BREAD
  • KALAMATA OLIVE BREAD
  • APPLE, ALMOND, AND THYME BREAD
  • RYE BREAD
  • ROASTED GARLIC BREAD
  • CHEESY CHEDDAR AND PARMIGIANO BREAD
  • POTATO BREAD
  • SPICY JALAPEÑO, CORN, AND JACK BREAD
  • GLUTEN-FREE PEASANT BREAD

FREEFORM BREADS

  • CRANBERRY-WALNUT DINNER ROLLS
  • HAMBURGER BUNS
  • BUTTERMILK PULL-APART ROLLS
  • PISSALADIÈRE WITH ANCHOVIES, TOMATOES, AND ONIONS
  • FOCACCIA WITH GRAPES, PANCETTA, AND ROSEMARY
  • INDIVIDUAL BREAKFAST SHAKSHUKAS
  • SOFT SANDWICH BREAD
  • WHOLE-WHEAT SANDWICH BREAD
  • SOUP BREAD BOWLS
  • PEASANT PIZZA
  • SAVORY MONKEY BREAD WITH GRUYÈRE, SCALLIONS, AND BACON

SWEET BREADS

  • BRIOCHE WITH HAZELNUT CREAM SWIRL
  • PUMPKIN HARVEST BREAD
  • CHOCOLATE-STUDDED PANETTONE
  • LIGHT BRIOCHE
  • TOASTED COCONUT LOAF
  • CINNAMON-SUGAR MONKEY BREAD
  • DARK CHOCOLATE BREAD
  • EARL GREY TEA BREAD
  • CINNAMON-SWIRL BREAD

 Sale over, Oct. 5, 2022. 

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Sale over, Sep. 2, 2022.

As of Aug. 23, 2022.

Kindle edition of "Bigger Bolder Baking" by Gemma Stafford.

https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Bolder-Baking-Fearless-Approach-ebook/dp/B07LC88JZN/

No yeasted or sourdough bread, but a lot of biscuits, quickbreads, cookies, pies, cupcakes, and other baked and no-bake recipes. Heavy on the desserts.

313 print pages. Published 2019.  63,915 KB download.

Rated 4.8 out of 5. --  85% 5-star. 8% 4-star. 4% 3-star.

2,364 verified-purchase ratings. 627 verified-purchase reviews.

Download a free sample (includes table of contents) or read free sample online.

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Her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GemmaStafford

Her web site: https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/

Sale over, Sep. 2, 2022. 

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Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022.

As of Sep. 9, 2022. Price drop!

As of Sep. 2, 2022, price drop. 

As of Aug. 29, 2022.

Kindle ebook edition of: Gluten-Free Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Baking Revolution Continues with 90 New, Delicious and Easy Recipes Made with Gluten-Free Flours.  By Hertzberg and Francois.

https://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Artisan-Bread-Five-Minutes-ebook/dp/B00J6U1DWE

378 print pages.  22,014 KB download.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars.  77% 5-star.  12% 4-star. 6% 3-star.

As of Sep. 2, 2022. Price drop, now 2. 

As of Sep. 9, 2022. Price drop, now 1.

Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022.

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As of Sep. 5,  2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of "American Sfoglino: A Master Class in Handmade Pasta", by Evan Funke, and Katie Parla.

US: https://www.amazon.com/American-Sfoglino-Master-Class-Handmade-ebook/dp/B07SHHZ9TT?tag=froglallabout-20

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Sfoglino-Master-Class-Handmade-ebook/dp/B07SHHZ9TT

Not currently discounted in Canada, but here is the link to check: https://www.amazon.ca/American-Sfoglino-Master-Class-Handmade-ebook/dp/B07SHHZ9TT?tag=froglallabout-20

It's more about how to make pasta than how to cook pasta, but has both.

Highly rated. 4.8 out of 5 stars.  86% 5-star. 9% 4-star.

1,267 verified-purchase ratings, 79 verified-purchase reviews.

A bit controversial. Read the reviews first.  

When they say "hand made," they really mean it -- not a hand-cranked pasta-rolling machine -- but using a specially made very long rolling pin, more like a long pole.

274 print pages. 

None of the recipes call for durum flour as part of the pasta. But semolina is used for dusting and preventing sticking.

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Sale over, Oct. 4, 2022. 

As of Sep. 12, 2022. 

Kindle ebook edition of Perfect Pan Pizza, by Peter Reinhart. 

https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Pan-Pizza-Sicilian-Focaccia-ebook/dp/B07GMXFC8F

Also on sale/discounted in UK, AU, and EU. 

Not currently discounted in Canada. 

I bought this a while back. If you like focaccia or pan style pizza -- Roman, Sicilian, Grandma style, Detroit,  -- then this book is worth it. 

189 print pages. 

Rated 4.7 out of 5.  

80% 5-star.  14% 4-star.  773 verified-purchase ratings, 67 verified-purchase reviews.

Sale over, Oct. 4, 2022. 

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As of Sep. 14, 2022. 

A Baker's Year: Twelve Months of Baking and Living the Simple Life at the Smoke Signals Bakery, Kindle edition.

https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Year-Twelve-Months-Signals-ebook/dp/B074DYV8VC/

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.  78% 5-star.  6% 4-star.

303 print pages. 

147 MB download, very photo heavy.

Only one bread formula. Just one pizza formula. Multiple recipes each for pancakes, pies, and cakes.

It's more of a diary or a story of a bakery.  So if you like bakery stories, this is a good deal at this price.

Tara Jensen and her bakery had a chapter in Jennifer Lapidus' book Southern Ground

 

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Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022. 

As of Sep. 16, 2022. 

The New Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: Revised and Updated with New Recipes, Kindle Edition by Zoe Francois, and Jeff Hertzberg. 

https://www.amazon.com/New-Healthy-Bread-Five-Minutes-ebook/dp/B01E3PSAJU

432  pages in the print edition.  Published Nov. 2016. 

73,582 KB download.

4.6 out of 5 stars.  77% 5-star. 14% 4-star. 

445 verified-purchase ratings, 110 verified-purchase reviews.

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I have the print edition of this book, and love it.

Measurements are in cups, GRAMS, and ounces.

Extra tables of ingredients were added to show adjustments for different brands of flour. 

This is Hertzberg's and Francois' edition for mostly whole grain and 100% whole grain breads. There is a heavy reliance on "vital wheat gluten." It is a necessary ingredient in most formulas. If your local store doesn't have VWG, here is a 4 pound bag at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Gluten-Anthonys-Pounds-Protein/dp/B00PB8U7Y0?tag=froglallabout-20

The "5 minutes a day" part is a misnomer. That is the "hands on time" divided out over the total number of days that you keep the wet dough in the refrigerator.

The gist of the book is making a 4 loaf batch of dough, no kneading, giving it a short rise, then put it in the fridge, and then pull out 1 to 2 pound hunks of dough, doing a quick shape, final proof, and bake in a steamed oven.

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Their videos channel: 
www.youtube.com/user/BreadIn5/videos

Shaping, gluten cloak: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIb8fC9BdWs

Jeff's own channel: www.youtube.com/user/jhertz10/videos

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Web site: https://artisanbreadinfive.com/

Sale over, Sep. 28, 2022.

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Sale over, Sep. 26, 2022. 

As of Sep. 18, 2022. 

Kindle edition of Joshua Weissman's cookbook. (Not just bread.)  He's one of the more popular cooks on Youtube.

https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Weissman-Unapologetic-Cookbook-BESTSELLER-ebook/dp/B096KY3T9Y?tag=froglallabout-20

264 pages in the hardcover edition.

133,100 KB download, photo heavy.

Very highly rated - 4.9 out of 5 stars.

91% 5-star. 6% 4-star.

13,562 verified-purchase ratings, 1,661 verified-purchase reviews.

I have not purchased it.

His video channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBEbMKI1eCcejTtmI32UEw/

Sale over, Sep. 26, 2022. 

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Sale over, Oct. 5, 2022. 

As of Sep. 23, 2022. 

Kindle edition of "Wild Bread: Sourdough Reinvented" by MaryJane Butters.

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Bread-Reinvented-MaryJane-Butters-ebook/dp/B07D2XJJ1B

Rated 4.6 out of 5.  77% 4-star, 13% 4-star. 643 verified-purchase ratings.  96 verified-purchase reviews.

224 pages in the print edition, 295 recipes and 475 photographs. Free sample available.

I have not purchased it, so please read the online reviews.

Her cast iron cookbook is also on sale:
https://www.amazon.com/MaryJanes-Cast-Kitchen-MaryJane-Butters-ebook/dp/B074Q5XWN9/

Sale over, Oct. 5, 2022.