The major new cookbook by the pioneer from Bread Alone, who revolutionized American artisan bread baking, with 60 recipes inspired by bakers around the world.
Daniel Leader studied philosophy at the University of Wisconsin and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After working in some of New York City's top kitchens, he left the restaurant world to learn the art of baking bread. A pioneer in the wilderness, Leader opened his Bread Alone bakery in 1983 in Boiceville, New York. In 1993 he published the groundbreaking Bread Alone, an IACP winner. His 2011 book, Local Breads- Sourdough and Whole-Grain Recipes from Europe's Best Artisan Bakers, again brought home an IACP Award.
“Somehow, Daniel Leader, long a pioneer in the American baking
world, finds a way to blaze a new path in his excellent new book
Living Bread with precision and passion. Living Bread guides you
around the world to make breads that will entice your nose, your
mouth, and your heart.” –Nancy Silverton
“Daniel Leader’s journey with bread began with the spirit of
curiosity and inquiry, which led him to founding the iconic bakery
Bread Alone. And now we have his new book, Living Bread, which
is both a warm reflection on his own place within the long
tradition of bread-making and a charming collection of stories
about the people who have enriched his own experiences and skills,
along with many of their delicious recipes.” –Nathan Myhrvold,
co-author of Modernist Cuisine and founder of Modernist
Cuisine
“This is the book all of us sleepless bread makers have been
waiting for. It is a visually stunning homage to land, grain,
history, craft, tradition, and travel, and, at its essence, the
story of a lifelong love affair with bread. Humble. Passionate.
Honest. Inspiring.” –Zachary Golper, chef and owner of Bien
Cuit
“Dan has been a colleague and mentor to me for over thirty years,
since I first met him at Bread Alone just a little while after we
had both opened our bakeries. He has always been deeply and
comfortably curious about everything to do with bread and baking
and unfailingly generous with his knowledge and advice. This
gorgeous book translates Dan’s curiosity and wisdom into a rich and
valuable tool for thoughtful and inquisitive bakers.” ꟷSteve
Sullivan, co-founder of Acme Bread
“Finally . . . a beautiful cookbook worth reading (and
savoring). It's almost as delicious to page through as
Daniel's bread is to eat.” –Seth Godin, author of This Is
Marketing
“This book is a gold mine for lovers of real bread and the future
generation of bread bakers.” –André Soltner, author of The Lutece
Cookbook
“Just when I thought we'd run out of things to say about bread,
Daniel Leader, in Living Bread, places a stunning capstone on
his illustrative career. He is not only one of the great bakers of
our time, but he is also one of our noblest bread ambassadors and
storytellers. His personal journey, as well as the many artists and
unique breads that he profiles, provide a penetrating glimpse into
the artisan soul.” ꟷPeter Reinhart, author The Bread
Baker's Apprentice
"Living Bread is my new resource for bread baking. It has
everything I need. Formulas from famous French bakers, everything I
need to know about different types of flours, and creative
inspiration. Dan Leader's bread books are always a go-to resource
for me." ꟷMelissa Weller
"Expertly marrying the art and science that’s required to create
great bread.... This vital addition to the dough canon will
resonate with serious home bakers as well as
professionals." ꟷPublishers Weekly, starred review
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