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The Bread Baker's Apprentice

This is an R2 clearance item. Please check the table below to see how we rate our clearance items. 

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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

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Mechanically Perfect

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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.

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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.

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Yes

Yes

Yes

NOS

New old-stock. A brand new item that isn't the newest model.

Varies by Item

Yes

Yes

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  3. Some clearance items ship in plain (but carefully boxed) packaging, rather than the manufacturer’s original carton. 
  4. 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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Specs

Width
8.4
Depth
0.9
Height
10.4
Weight (lbs.)
3.2
Binding
Case wrap
Cover
Hardcover
ISBN
9781580082686
Page Count
304

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Comprehensive
By Robert B. in SC on 8/02/2016 Verified Buyer

This is a very comprehensive overview of what it takes to make a variety of breads. Good mix of recipes and techniques.

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A treasure trove of baking insights!
By Anthony S. in OH on 11/10/2020 Verified Buyer

I have only had the book a couple months and I am amazed each time I read another chapter. With it, I will be able to take this hobby to the next level.

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Buy it you will love it!
By Karen E. in FL on 5/29/2020 Verified Buyer

I just started reading this book and I love it. The writing style alone is amazing never mind the actual content which is just as good!

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Great book
By Margaret H. in CA on 4/03/2019 Verified Buyer

A lovely book

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Wealth of Knowledge
By Mike on 3/07/2023 Verified Buyer

If you want to get a deeper understanding of bread making including differences in dough, techniques and types of bread this is the book for you.

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Book-Giving Success!
By MARY P. in CA on 12/24/2020 Verified Buyer

I gave this as a fit to my husband who has taken up bread baking. He loves the book!

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