• More than 85 recipes from around the globe
• Tips, tricks, and secrets to bake sourdough or yeast breads
• Healthier breads baked with rye and whole-grain flours

Can't you just smell that fresh-baked bread?

When the pandemic upended our world early in 2020, people facing isolation and boredom were hungry for ways to keep busy, feel productive, and try something new with their extra time. Bread making fills the bill! Whether it's the therapeutic action of kneading dough, introducing your kids to the science of yeast, or savoring the aroma of fresh bread, this wholesome hobby checks every box. Here are more than 85 delectable recipes and easy directions for everything from basic yeast bread to classic sourdough to challah and focaccia. Yum!

Inside...

• Understanding the simple science of bread
• Shaping your bread
• Identifying the ingredients and tools you'll need
• Making it sweet
• Baking stuffed breads that make a meal
• Adding a boost of nutrition to bread