This book introduces you to the art of home bread baking. It does not try to imitate the bread found in bakeries, but rather to create authentic, original, and simplified home-baked breads. The authors" selection of recipes and ingredients guarantees exceptional results. You"ll be seduced by the flavors and varieties of bread: rustic unleavened bread, white and whole wheat bread, country bread, pita, naan, ciabatta, bagels, and more. Along with these wonderful breads are recipes for marvelous savory and sweet accompaniments:Lemon herb butter, olive oil butter, honey butter, old-fashioned maple butter Citrus chai marmalade, strawberry, mint, and black pepper jam, dark-chocolate-studded pear jamTapenades, spreads, roasted garlic eggplant or seaweed caviar, creton, mousseCheese recipes, desserts, and recipes for day-old bread