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DOUGH by Richard Bertinet

Published Kyle Cathie 2005, Paperback 2007

“Dough” has sold over 150,000 copies and has been translated into 10 languages. “Dough” won the Julia Child Award, the IACP Best Cookbook of the Year Award, a Guild of Food Writers’ Award and a James Beard Foundation Award. It was shortlisted for an Andre Simon Award and a Glenfiddich Food & Drink award. The book comes with a free 30-minute DVD gives additional guidance on techniques as well as showing recipes step-by-step. Each of the five chapters begins with a slightly different dough - White, Olive, Brown, Rye and Sweet - and from this ‘parent’ dough you can bake a vast variety of breads really easily. Try making Fougasse for lunch, bake a Ciabatta to impress, create Tomato, Garlic & Basil Bread for a delicious canape or show off with home-made Doughnuts - the recipes are a delight.
Available in the UK in paperback and in hardback in US, Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Russia & Spain.

CRUST by Richard Bertinet

Published Kyle Cathie 2007

Richard Bertinet’s revolutionary and simple approach gives you the confidence to create really exciting recipes at home. In chapter one, he concentrates on mastering the mighty Sourdough and making your own ferments so that you can make bread anytime. And then he takes a look at speciality breads, using a range of flours and flavours - why not try making Spelt Bread or experiment with Bagels and Pretzels. He follows by exploring the Croissant and all its wonderful variations as well as covering other deliciously tempting sweet breads such as Stollen and Brioche. With stunning step-by-step photography, simple advice and helpful techniques throughout, “Crust” will inspire and delight.
New Spanish edition out autumn 2009.
Also available in UK, US, Canada & Denmark

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