This book has so many great recipes and amazing tips! The images and clear instructions made it an easy to understand book! I learned a lot.

A Fantastic Resource for Bread Lovers – A must-have for Beginners and Pros Alike!

Rating: ★★★★☆

This is a comprehensive, well-organized book that offers an abundance of recipes and expert tips for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced home baker, this book provides the guidance and inspiration needed to elevate your bread-making game.

One of the book's standout features is its variety—over 300 recipes that cover everything from basic white loaves to more intricate artisan creations. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re craving a simple sandwich loaf, a hearty sourdough, or even sweet bread like cinnamon rolls. The detailed instructions are clear and easy to follow, making even the more advanced recipes approachable.

The book also does a great job of breaking down key techniques, such as kneading, proofing, and scoring, with helpful tips for ensuring each loaf turns out perfectly. The section on troubleshooting is particularly useful for when things don’t go according to plan.

My only slight critique is that while the recipes are diverse, some might find the length of certain instructions a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re new to baking. Additionally, a few recipes require specific ingredients that may be difficult to find depending on your location, but this is a minor issue given the overall quality of the content. However, this book offers an abundance of recipes and expert tips for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced home baker, this book provides the guidance and inspiration needed to elevate your bread-making game.

One of the book's standout features is its variety that cover everything from basic white loaves to more intricate artisan creations. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re craving a simple sandwich loaf, a hearty sourdough, or even sweet bread like cinnamon rolls. The detailed instructions are clear and easy to follow, making even the more advanced recipes approachable.

It’s impossible to discuss bread without acknowledging the vital role of grains in its creation, and this book doesn’t shy away from highlighting their significance. Grains grown in India, such as wheat, barley and millets, have long been at the heart of bread making. These grains, nurtured in India’s rich agricultural landscape, have played a crucial role in spreading the art of bread-making to all corners of the world. Thanks to the ingenuity of Indian farmers and bakers since eras back, we’ve been gifted with a rich diversity of bread, from flatbreads to intricate loaves, with textures and flavors that are unmatched. Without the early cultivation of these grains, we might never have tasted such mouthwatering, complex breads as we do today—each loaf carries a part of history that dates back to the heart of India.

Overall, this book is an excellent addition to any kitchen, especially for those passionate about improving their bread-making skills. If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and the satisfaction of homemade loaves, this book will be a true treasure. Highly recommended! One could have even open their own bakery after readng this, for starters.

Unburdening Bread making

Making bread has always seemed like such a tedious and temperamental process to me. This book breaks down the foundations of the whys of bread making, based on flour types, etc. before getting into the recipes themselves. It was written in a very approachable and digestible manner.

Since reading this book, I definitely feel like the bread making process isn’t as rigid as I previously perceived it to be.

The book had some photographs throughout.

I received a copy of this book from the Editors of Cider Mill Press and Cider Mill Press. I have elected to leave a review. All opinions are my own.

This book is an absolute gem for anyone who loves baking or even wants to understand bread on a deeper level. The book explores the science, history and techniques of bread in a way that feels both informative and significant.

The early chapters break down the fundamentals and history of bread making. to then more information on loaves, pizza, focaccia, flatbreads, rolls, buns, and sweet and quick breads. Whether you're an experienced baker or getting into making bread for the first time, this book has a lot to offer without making it seem overwhelming.

I haven't tried any of the recipes yet but as I plan do bake bread more often by myself I will definitely try. I'm quite new to baking bread, especially sourdough, but I like the broad variety of bread from around the globe as well as the structure of the book.

The cookbook is exceptionally thorough and walks the reader through not only the important steps of baking bread but also discusses the reasoning behind why we do it. There is both history and education coupled with great beginners recipes.

The fundamentals of bread...

I was hoping to learn how to bake bread. I planned to start with a simple focaccia. This book was perfectly timed for my very beginners foray into turning flour and water into....bread. This books provides the knowledge and techniques to be successful when adding flour, water and yeast to get bread. From sourdough, to flatbreads and way more, the reader gets a thorough introduction to bread and bread making. Then a large recipe from around the world rounds out your knowledge base. The editors at Cider Mill Press really are putting out the best cookbooks.
Highly recommend.

If you're even thinking about baking bread, this book belongs on your counter (not your shelf—you’ll be using it too often). Bread: The Ultimate Cookbook is more than a recipe collection; it’s a global tour of tradition, technique, and irresistible carbs.

With over 300 recipes—from crusty sourdough and pillowy challah to trendy Japanese milk bread—this book has something for every baker. The step-by-step guidance on kneading, proofing, and baking is clear and approachable, making it ideal for beginners, yet challenging and inspiring enough for seasoned pros.

Bonus points for the deep dives into flour types, temperature tricks, and timing tips. This is the kind of book that makes your kitchen smell amazing and your friends a little jealous. Whether you're baking your first loaf or hunting for your next signature recipe, this cookbook is a warm, crusty must-have.

Wow I didn’t realize how many different bread recipes there are! I enjoyed going through this and can’t wait to try them. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy.

Great book for bread baking beginners and all bread lovers. I love baking bread and these recipes are great.

I had high hopes for this book. Unfortunately, I feel there are much better books and even free online bread tutorials. Both the start and ending had to much filler for me. The book was heavy on history and general information. I was looking for more technical information. Some breads had a wealth of extra information while others had a short sentence. The lack of pictures was also a downside for me. The pizza recipes were interesting but strayed to far from the premise of the book.

Bread is an impressively thorough and beautifully crafted guide for anyone looking to dive into the world of breadmaking—whether you're a total novice or a seasoned baker. With over 300 recipes from across the globe, this cookbook offers an incredible variety, from rustic sourdough and buttery brioche to chewy bagels and delicate flatbreads.

One of the standout features is how educational it is. The opening sections—covering history, fermentation, grains, tools, and techniques—are genuinely helpful, especially for beginners like me who want to understand the why behind the how. The inclusion of both weight and volume measurements is a huge plus, as is the attention to detail in each recipe.

That said, I was surprised by the lack of photos, especially given such a beautiful cover. In my opinion, this book might’ve benefited from more photos—especially early on—to help visualize the process and finished products.

If you're serious about learning the art of breadmaking—or want a single go-to reference for everything from focaccia to ancient grain loaves—this book absolutely delivers.

Thank you for the advanced copy. Great recipes! Everything is clear and user friendly. Very excited with all the bread recipes I’ve tried so far.

Bread the Ultimate Cookbook focuses on the history and techniques of bread making.

The Sections are
The Fundamentals of Bread
A Brief History of Bread Making
Equipment & Tools for Baking Bread
Fermentation in Bread Making
Encyclopedia of Grains & Pulses
General Notes About the Recipes
Loaves
Pizza, Focaccia & Flatbreads
Rolls, Buns & Quick Bread

Each recipe has yield, active time, total time, a recipe blurb, ingredients, and directions.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Bread: Your Comprehensive Guide to Artisanal Bread Making is the ultimate treasure trove for bread enthusiasts. With over 300 recipes from around the world, this cookbook offers an incredible variety of options, from timeless classics like sourdough and challah to unique creations like Japanese milk bread and ancient grain loaves. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, the detailed instructions and carefully tested recipes ensure that your bread will turn out beautifully every time. Alongside the recipes, you’ll find invaluable guidance on kneading, proofing, and baking, making it easy to master the techniques that bring these loaves to life.

What makes this book truly stand out is its blend of tradition and innovation. You’ll not only learn the craft behind perfecting a baguette but also uncover the secrets of selecting the right flour and understanding the critical role of temperature and timing. The recipes are versatile enough to inspire creativity while remaining approachable for everyday baking. Whether you’re diving into your first loaf or searching for your next challenge, this cookbook makes artisanal breadmaking accessible, exciting, and, most importantly, delicious. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the aroma of freshly baked bread—it’s pure magic in every slice.

Never guessed I would write that a cookbook has too many recipes, but in this case I actually think it's true. Don't get me wrong, there are excellent recipes here from all over the world, recipes not necessarily famous outside of the said country. However, I think the pizza doughs would have been enough, and the actual pizzas with toppings should be another book. The pizzas look delicious, but they are not what I'm looking for in a book like this.
There are some recipes I really appreciate, like the Neapolitan pizza dough and New York-style bagels, as well as the regional bread, but i really appreciate the how-to-part in the beginning.

This is a complete book of bread and also includes some muffin receipes. It gives a complete guide to flours, seeds and other ingredients that you can add to your dough as well as technical detail on how to get the best out of your dough, The pizzas look devine too. iIt would be a good book to have if you want to get into bread making.

This cookbook features very easy recipes. I highly recommend it; it's worth buying. If you love to cook, this book is for you. The recipes are simple to make.

The fundamentals of bread...

I was hoping to learn how to bake bread. I planned to start with a simple focaccia. This book was perfectly timed for my very beginners foray into turning flour and water into....bread. This books provides the knowledge and techniques to be successful when adding flour, water and yeast to get bread. From sourdough, to flatbreads and way more, the reader gets a thorough introduction to bread and bread making. Then a large recipe from around the world rounds out your knowledge base. The editors at Cider Mill Press really are putting out the best cookbooks.
Highly recommend.

This is an incredible book for beginner and advanced bread makers alike. Beautiful photos. A comprehensive encyclopedia of grains and pulses, fundamentals of bread baking, and explanations of essential equipment. Recipe ingredients list both weight and volume measurements. Easy to follow instructions for beginners. Includes both yeast and sourdough recipes.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for access to this book in exchange for an honest review.