EVERYTHING THE PROFESSIONAL BAKER NEEDS TO KNOW TO PRODUCE PERFECT BREADS Professional Bread Baking describes every aspect of what it takes to excel at one of the most satisfying culinary pursuits. From a list of ingredients that is short and simple, a breathtaking array of products can be created with some innovation and the methods described in this text. Individual chapters are devoted to crafting lean breads and rolls, enriched breads, flatbreads and other international favorites, and more. In addition, you will find: * An explanation of each ingredient in basic bread recipes and what it contributes to the finished product. * A discussion of different dough types, with special attention paid to how and why they are used. * An introduction to every tool and piece of equipment commonly used for bread making and how best to adapt and work with what you have in the bakeshop. * An outline of 12 steps required in bread baking and why each is critical. * A look at the significance of
