BREAD baking

[bmccasland]

oooh yummy, fresh bread smeared with butter and jam....

[daisylubob]

What is the difference in the 2 books, Artisan Bread vs Healthy Bread? If I wanted to buy only one, which is 'better'? I like that the Healthy Book has a gluten free section.

[GLC1968]

What is the difference in the 2 books, Artisan Bread vs Healthy Bread? If I wanted to buy only one, which is 'better'? I like that the Healthy Book has a gluten free section.

I was flipping through the whole grain book at the bookstore the other day and it looks very similiar. I think that if you prefer to use whole grains and/or you grind your own flour - then the "healthy" book might be the better option. It has the same basic boule recipe with descriptions about how to make it and bake it (very similiar to original), but it uses more whole grains in all the recipes and as you mentioned, has some gluten free recipes.


I bought the original book and a pizza peel for my mom for Christmas (my dad can't eat whole grains). She made her first loaves last night and I haven't yet heard how they turned out. She was super excited though!

Oh, and my basic boule lasts about 12 days. When I use any flour other than white -the time is reduced significantly. My favorite is the basic boule on day 3 - that's when I think the flavor is best.