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A guide to good bread + two newly published books – The Spice Collector’s Cookbook and Everybody Loves Chocolate

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A guide to good bread + two newly published books – The Spice Collector’s Cookbook and Everybody Loves Chocolate

For the next in our series on cooking fundamentals – following on from pastry and rice – Cat Black brings us An Introduction to Bread.

Across most parts of the globe bread is a staple food – whether for you that is a Baguette or a Lavash. We are all familiar with bread, and perhaps take it for granted. What we do not all do is make it ourselves.

It is good to support local artisans, if you are lucky enough to have good bread made locally. But if you have a little kitchen time, there are few things more deeply satisfying and delicious than homemade bread. With no additives, and your choice of flours and ingredients, it can be better for you too.
Our feature brings you a collection of Core Bread Recipes, and then a host of specialist collections – from Flatbreads to Fruited & Sweet Breads, and everything in between.

So roll up your sleeves, fling some flour, and get started – bread baking is joyously addictive!

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