Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day & the their NEW BOOK!




I have been singing the praises of the book Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day ever since I checked it out from the library and then quickly bought my own copy back in the winter months. Because I am a bread maker myself, I was hesitant that this would really work- but I couldn't have been more wrong. Last week I demonstrated to 30 women just how fabulous this book really is- and honestly once you've tasted the bread and seen the technic in person you're sold.

In our busy world where most of us barely have time to purchase bread, little lone make it-- this is a gift to anyone who wants to have a wonderful product without spending copious amounts of time making it. By utilizing different master recipes you can bake artisan free form loaves, flat breads, peasant bread and things as delicate as brioche. I would recommend if you are interested in learning this technic that you watch this youtube, visit their official web address and give it a try. The authors Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois are very down to earth and approachable and will even answer your questions on Twitter or their website. It doesn't get better than that . . .

Except that their new book just hit the bookshelves yesterday! Now we can all make a healthy version of this incredible bread. Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day offers whole wheat and other whole grains and whole vegetables versions as well as a chapter on gluten free bread. I will certainly be giving this book a try and can hardly wait for mine to arrive. Check out this segment for a recipe that you could try today with ingredients you may already have in your pantry as well as a link to purchase the new book at a great rate.

If anyone would like to see how this is done in person, contact me and I would be happy to give you a lesson. I have two different types of dough in my fridge at the moment just waiting and hoping for a good home. Happy Baking and tasting!

21 comments:

  1. I have the book and the dough is in the fridge. I can't wait to bake it up tonight! I met Zoe in CA and she is fabulous! She might come to Utah to do a class/book signing. I will keep you updated:)

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  2. What a treat that would be for us! Thanks for the keeping me in the loop!

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  3. mmm. freshly baked bread...I'll come over...NOW

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  4. Hi Cristie,

    Those loaves are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for trying the book, so glad you are enjoying it.

    Maria, we will make it happen! I can't wait!!!

    Happy Baking, Zoë

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  5. Could I have any greater honor that the author of the book leave a message on this blog post?!? Thank you Zoe ever so much and we will welcome you with open arms when you grace our city!

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  6. wow, that looks wonderful! Did you bake all those things-they look so fancy! I would love to learn from you!

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  7. you absolutely are a bread baker! those look fantastic! i have learned a lot from your dough techniques! beautiful post! xo

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  8. Really, Jenny and Tiff- this book is fantastic! You have to try it, you'll both love it because you can make so many things from basic dough recipes.

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  9. Joe and I would like our own private class, please.

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  10. It all looks so good, and I've heard great things about the class you put together.

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  11. Cristie - your brioche looks fabulous! I have been wanting to make it, but the amount of butter stops me every time. Maybe I'll have to splurge in May for our birthdays!

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  12. Had your pumpkin waffles this morning with homemade peach jam. What a great way to start a chilly November morning.

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  13. I love your jam! Was it the kind with cinnamon? I need to get that recipe from you. Those waffles are so great in the fall.

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  14. This is great Cristie! I want to learn how to make bread and I think this will help a lot.

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  15. I still need this original cookbook. I've heard great things about it!!

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  16. I am always up for a new challenge and bread making would be a perfect one to try. I definitely need to check this book out at the library!

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  17. Is that the Pumpkin Pie Brioche from the Healthy Bread in Five Minutes book? Looks fabulous! Anyone interested in learning more should stop by http://bigblackdogs.net and check out our group that's going to be baking its way through this terrific book.

    Can't wait to see what you do with the next assignment!

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  18. Your bread looks great! Everyone had such awesome ideas I had to make a second batch to try some of them out :)

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  19. Unless that plate is a miniature, that one large brioche a tete! Looks beautiful!

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  20. Renee, Lu and Bread Over Heels- I wish I could say that this bread were the Pumpkin PIe Brioche from the new book, but it isn't. I missed the deadline on that one- this brioche was from the first book! Thanks for your kind comments.

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  21. Hi Cristie - what a great blog! Makes me want to kiss off work and just go bake all day. I can't wait for your breadmaking lesson...!

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