Beard on Bread

Though James Beard passed away in 1985, he is still remembered as one of the founders of American cuisine.  His book about bread is just that–it contains recipes for various types of yeast breads, quick breads, breakfast breads, and more.  Though not oversized as most modern-day cookbooks are, his unassuming volume contains very useful information about the individual breads and baking in general.  He also includes some historical notes and anecdotes about breads dating from the American pioneer days.

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