Clearance: The Bread Baker's Apprentice Book

The Bread Baker's Apprentice

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Co-founder of the legendary Brother Juniper's Bakery, author of the landmark books Brother Juniper's Bread Book and Crust & Crumb, and distinguished instructor at the world's largest culinary academy, Peter Reinhart has been a leader in America's artisanal bread movement for over fifteen years. Never one to be content with yesterday's baking triumph, however, Peter continues to refine his recipes and techniques in his never-ending quest for extraordinary bread.

In The Bread Baker's Apprentice, Peter shares his latest bread breakthroughs, arising from his study in several of France's famed boulangeries and the always-enlightening time spent in the culinary academy kitchen with his students. Peer over Peter's shoulder as he learns from Paris's most esteemed bakers, like Lionel Poilâne and Phillippe Gosselin, whose pain a l'ancienne has revolutionized the art of baguette making. Then stand alongside his students in the kitchen as Peter teaches the classic twelve stages of building bread, his clear instructions accompanied by over 100 step-by-step photographs.

You'll put newfound knowledge into practice with 53 master formulas for such classic breads as rustic ciabatta, hearty pain de campagne, old-school New York bagels, and the book's Holy Grail—Peter's version of the famed pain a l'ancienne. En-route, Peter distills hard science, advanced techniques, and food history into a remarkably accessible and engaging resource that is as rich and multitextured as the loaves you'll turn out. This is original food writing at its most captivating, teaching at its most inspired and inspiring—and the rewards are some of the best breads under the

"This remarkable book is written and designed to bridge the information gap between professional artisan baking and simpler home baking. The tips, the tricks, the checklists, the math, the lingo, the path to perfect fermentation, are all here at my fingertips." —Culinary Author Beth Hensperger

Descriptions of Ratings for Clearance Store Items
Rating	Description (Expanded descriptions in next table)	Minimum Discount	Mechanically Perfect	Standard Return Policy	Full Warranty
R1	Returned. Non-working surfaces have new or nearly new appearance. Working surfaces may have slight wear marks. Very close scrutiny is required to tell that the item isn’t brand new. Packaging may not be perfect.	10%	Yes	Yes	Yes
R2	Returned, nearly-new appearance. Slight to moderate flaws on non-working surfaces, such as a mixer cabinet or lid.	Varies by item	Yes	Yes	Yes
FR	Factory refurbished. Mostly returned items which have been brought fully up to new-equipment performance specs at the factory.	Varies by item	Yes	Yes	No
D	Demonstration items have been operated briefly at Pleasant Hill Grain.	Varies by item	Yes	Yes	Yes
SDB	From new stock; has moderate damage such as a scratch, dent, or paint blemish.	Varies by item	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOS	New old-stock. A brand new item that isn't the newest model.	Varies by item.	Yes	Yes	Varies by item
Additional notes: The ratings are for cosmetic condition only. All Clearance Store merchandise is guaranteed to function perfectly. Items are offered under normal terms of sale: Please review policies before ordering. Some clearance items ship in plain (but carefully boxed) packaging, rather than the manufacturer’s original carton. Important: All clearance items may have been exposed to various allergenic foods. Bottom Line: If you’re a highly detail-oriented person, we recommend sticking to “R1.” But after a week’s use, the only real difference between one of these items and a brand new one will be the money you saved.

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