Crumbs!

Crumbs!
by: Saee Koranne- Khandekar (Author)
Publisher: Hachette India
Publication Date: 2016/4/15
Language: English
Print Length: 300 pages
ISBN-10: 9789350099063
ISBN-13: 9789350099063
Book Description
Theres something undeniably pleasurable about tearing into a soft, hot naan or biting into the light puffiness of a freshly baked brioche, but have you ever thought how wonderful it might be to make them yourself? In Crumbs! Saee Koranne-Khandekar recounts her journey of becoming a bread-maker (initial blunders notwithstanding), and hand-holds the average yeast-fearing, dough-despairing home cook through the deliciously satisfying experience of literally putting bread on their tables. Bite into this book for the complete lowdown on the behaviour of yeast, varieties of Indian flours and their gluten strengths; thorough guidance on techniques from kneading and shaping to proofing and baking; step-by-step recipes for making a variety of breads and accompaniments; fascinating stories about the history of bread and some of the oldest, most popular bakeries across the country. Illustrated with stunning photographs, this sumptuous book is a delightful introduction to the art of making bread.
About the Author
Theres something undeniably pleasurable about tearing into a soft, hot naan or biting into the light puffiness of a freshly baked brioche, but have you ever thought how wonderful it might be to make them yourself? In Crumbs! Saee Koranne-Khandekar recounts her journey of becoming a bread-maker (initial blunders notwithstanding), and hand-holds the average yeast-fearing, dough-despairing home cook through the deliciously satisfying experience of literally putting bread on their tables. Bite into this book for the complete lowdown on the behaviour of yeast, varieties of Indian flours and their gluten strengths; thorough guidance on techniques from kneading and shaping to proofing and baking; step-by-step recipes for making a variety of breads and accompaniments; fascinating stories about the history of bread and some of the oldest, most popular bakeries across the country. Illustrated with stunning photographs, this sumptuous book is a delightful introduction to the art of making bread. Read more