Crusts

After receiving my copy I ordered 3 more as gifts for friends who are avid home bakers. I like the broad selection of recipes, especially the breads. The "Encyclopedia of Grains and Pulses" has some very interesting information as do the headers for each recipe. Great book with many helpful suggestions if you like baking anything with a crust, from breads to pies to pizzas.

I bought this for a friend for Christmas. I was so pleased she loved it and as a Chief, she did not have this book.

Beautiful book with recipes from near and far - a great addition!

As an avid fan & follower of Barbara's blog, breadandcompanatico.com, I pre-ordered her book and was not disappointed when I received the 841 page volume with 3 attached ribbon bookmarks. The text of the book is easy to read and understand, even for those without background or experience in baking - she injects her expertise in chemistry and the art of baking in a way that makes it very accessible to all. I really appreciated Barbara's explanation about the wide variety of ingredients that can be used to bake - there are flours beyond simple All Purpose and Barbara encourages exploring these other flours as well as other ingredients. Her tips and personal anecdotes are very helpful. Her interviews and sharing of recipes and insights of other bakers adds depth and variety and makes the book a worthwhile investment (unlike other baking books which do not come close to the 300+ recipes that Barbara has in her book). The photos in the book are beautiful and compliment the recipes making it very appealing.As an experienced sourdough baker myself, I can appreciate the sourdough recipes Barbara has included in her book as well as those using bakers yeast. Her Ciabatta recipe is wonderful and works well with my erratic schedule. I am looking forward to baking my way through Crusts. Thank you Barbara Elisi Caracciolo for sharing your passion and expertise!

This is a wonderful cookbook. Have made pizza dough and read the great stories that come with therecipes. Enjoyed it so much I bought one as a gift for a very good baker and friend. She also loves thebook.