Customer Reviews

The New Complete Book of Bread Machine Baking

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If you are a whole-grain purist, this book is not for you. The whole wheat and other grains that are part of each recipe are only added in token amounts to be able to call the loaf unrefined. However, the majority of the flour used is white. This was disappointing and I do not recommend this book for that reason. As a matter of fact, I returned my copy. For "transition" loaves (that use mainly white flour for those not used to pure whole grain or weaning themselves off of it) and for "elite" recipes (using 100% whole grain), try George Burnett's The Breadman's Healthy Bread Book. The kinds of recipes are nearly identical (cinnamon-raisin, lemon-poppy seed, etc.) but even more varied. Plus, he gives amounts for 1 and 1 1/2 lb. loaves.

I came across this book while ordering some books by Dr. Michael Murray (he wrote the forward for this book). I had received a bread machine as a wedding gift and had not used it much. Being on a bit of a health kick, I had thought bread was off limits. The author provides a huge selection of healthy breads that taste great. From fruit or vegetable breads to pizza crust and real bagels, she covers it all - with directions for different sized bread machines, along with a chapter about selecting a bread machine and even a troubleshooting chapter so you can remedy any problems with your loaves. She explains any special ingredients, and provides a great deal of nutritional information. I have other cookbooks, but this is the only one I use for bread making anymore. I love it so much that I have given copies as gifts to 2 friends and 1 very accomplished cook (my mother) and they all loved it. I had to buy a spare copy because mine gets borrowed so much. I honestly have not used any other cookbook as often as this one, and give it my highest recommendation.

I really think you should add another star to this book as it has magnificent recipies that are easy to follow and easy to understand especially when you are in a hurry to get bread baked, like I was when I got the book.
I loved the recipies and got alot of compliments on how wonderful the Bread tastes. I am pleased to announce that I was able to induct several neighbors to bread machine baking.They were all scared to use their bread machines..... not now!
Just put another star for this Author's Book Please!!!!