I am not vegan, but this book has quite a few interesting recipes, some of which are also gluten free. There are a lot of photos, but not all of the breads are pictured. I was particularly intrigued by the cornbread made in a bread machine, and I was sorry that there was no photo. Each recipe seemed to make a 2 pound loaf. I prefer bread machine books that give options for different size loaves. Not all bread machines are the same, and it would be inconvenient to have to convert a recipe for your machine (or because you just want a smaller loaf). The recipes sometimes refer to machine settings that are not available on my bread machine, so I imagine that some experimentation with settings would be required. If you are a strict vegan I think the book would be worth a try. I might even try some of the recipes using real butter and cheese.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

I love Shane Martin's recipes online, and I also signed up to receive emails from him. He is a very talented chef and I can't wait until he comes out with more cookbooks of his recipes because I would prefer a print copy to the current digital format, where there are few methods of keeping my printed pages neat.

If you love bread, and who among us doesn't? Shane's two current bread cookbooks are worth picking up. While I prefer vegan recipes, I'm sure you can easily change them up to fit your diet. This book is drool worthy, and definitely worth getting a copy of.

While this is a vegan cookbook, the recipes contain vegan butters and oils, so if you are whole food plant based no oil, take that into consideration.

**Review of *Baking Vegan Bread at Home* by Shane Martin**

*Baking Vegan Bread at Home* by Shane Martin is a fantastic gift idea for anyone interested in vegan baking, even if you don’t follow a vegan diet yourself. This cookbook addresses the challenge of finding affordable, tasty vegan bread in stores, often loaded with animal products, and empowers readers to create delicious breads at home.

With an impressive variety of recipes, it offers everything from everyday sandwich loaves to elegant European breads like ciabatta and focaccia. I can easily picture friends enjoying filled breads bursting with colorful veggies and vegan cheese at brunch, while the rustic artisan recipes will fill any home with the comforting scent of fresh baking.

Shane also shares valuable tips for getting the most out of bread machines, which is especially helpful for those new to vegan baking. I’ve seen friends struggle with dense loaves, and this guidance could save them from those pitfalls.

Overall, *Baking Vegan Bread at Home* is a treasure trove of plant-based baking ideas, inspiring creativity and bringing the joy of homemade bread to any kitchen.