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The Village Baker (Paperback)

by Joe Ortiz (Author)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Ten Speed Press; illustrated edition edition (31 May 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0898159164
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898159165
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 418,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An illustrated text of more than 100 bread recipes from all over the European continent - and some from America. This text is a healthy departure from the beaten track of baking, presenting obscure and delicious village recipes like the Italian prosciutto bread and honey-flavoured sourdough. A chapter is also included on breadmaking techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will get you started and keep you challenged., 6 Feb 1998
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When I outgrew my bread machine, five years ago, a (chef) friend of mine loaned me his copy of Ortiz's book. Within a couple of weeks I was on my way, using a sourdough starter that I made from scratch, by following Joe's step-by -step directions, to bake good, basic sourdough loaves.

In "The Village Baker", the author shares his travels, experiences and conversations with some truly skilled and honest regional bakers in Italy, France and Germany. Throughout the book, related recipes follow the account of the respective village baker's professional lifestyle and dedication to his craft. The book contains in-depth descriptions of all aspects of bread making, including a short section on decorative bread techniques. Recipes are provided for both serious amateurs and professionals alike.

Eventually, I had to go out and get my own copy of the book, and have since read through it many times. The Village Baker is a wonderful blend of technical reference, human interest, and travel writing.

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, 23 April 1998
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As an Artisan Bread Baking Instructor, I found Joe Ortiz' book, The Village Baker to be the best book on the market for helping the novice bread baker to understand in plain language the magic of true bread. I have had 35 students use this book so far, and they have all exclaimed it to be the best. The depth of knowledge shows through, without being pretensious, and the breads themselves were crisp, sensual, and tasty, without exception. If you were allowed only one book on the art of true bread this is the one to have.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars if you can have only one bread book, this should be it, 20 Jan 1998
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I've been baking bread for 20 years and am very particular about the bread books I buy. Ortiz's book is without equal. Some of the recipes may seem long and complicated, but trust me, they *can* be adapted to the schedule of a working person, and really, those tiny quantities of yeast really do work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on bread baking that I have yet seen
Joe Ortiz's book is superb. He clearly loves his art, and communicates the joy of baking to the reader. The book is also very informative. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A reader in England

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for pros & gifted amateurs alike
I am a professional Chef and bought this book just after it was published and have used it in all the restaurants I have chefed in. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by Jim Preston

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking to get more from your bread baking?
I can't praise this book enough. The breadth of the recipes, and the variations in technique are fantastic (there are different variations of the same breads - with sourdough,... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2005 by jon_wood14

5.0 out of 5 stars The need to knead
This is a wonderful book that leads you to experiment and explore the world of home bread making. Throw away that dumb machine and get some dough under your fingernails.
Published on 8 Feb 2005 by W. Weinstein

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