"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 19:51:28 +0000 (UTC), /dev/phaeton wrote:
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>> What say r.f.c for a book or selection of books that cover baking to this
>> degree?
>
> Peter Reinhart's book is highly recommended here and in the baking
> circles. i don't think it goes much into pastries and especially
> cookies (those are less complicated). Bread, wine, beer, cheese and
> charcuterie are extensive subjects that are truly "arts" in the
> kitchen. Cookies are child's play :-)
>
> <http://www.amazon.com/Bread-Bakers-Apprentice-Mastering-Extraordinary/dp/1580082688>
>
I wouldn't recommend this book on bread to an inexperienced baker. The
following is a better place to start:
http://www.amazon.com/Bread-Eric-Tre...7396268&sr=1-1

Graham