In the tradition of The Tassajara Bread Book, Brother Curry combines 80 mouth-watering recipes for bread--gathered from Jesuit brothers around the world--with his spiritual insights on meditation through bread-baking.
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Curry, a Jesuit brother and founder of the National Theater Workshop of the Handicapped, has also gained a reputation as a bread baker. His unusual, often absorbing book presents 80 recipes of all sorts along with anecdotes about the Jesuit community, the history of the order, and prayers and blessings. Some of the recipes are Curry's own, several are the daily breads he made as a novice, and many come from other Jesuit brothers and priests from Italy, Ireland, Mexico, and other countries. The recipes are good, and Curry writes well and engagingly; most baking collections will want this.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book is modest in cover, quality of paper and method of baking but it has the best practical recipes for baking that I have come across. It does not excessively embellish nor waste the reader/baker's time.
My copy is marred with the stains of various flours, doughs, and oils from all the baking that I do from this book. I am pleased to say that the book shows a greater love than all my glossier books that sit on the shelf and are simply food porn (nice pictures but substance lacking).
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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When you ponder the history of breadmaking, just consider the continuous creativity derived from mixing flour and water. As author Brother Rick Curry, S.J., says, "I'm reminded of the simplicity...A little flour and water and some other wholeseome ingredients make an infinte number of breads".
"The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking" is a delightful collection of spiritual stories and easy to understand bread recipes. Building on the mystique of the Jesuit religious order, Brother Curry kneads the spirtual life and writings of the order's founder Saint Ignatius Loyola into the recipe collection. Indeed, this colection might be particularly interesting for those curious to know more about the Jesuits without having to read a long historical account. At first, I was leary of the large number bread recipes presented because my success with breadmaking was non-existent. I thought, "Why should I buy a book about breadmaking when I've never been able to get the dough to the first rise"? Nevertheless, I wanted to try Brother Curry's recipe for Irish Soda Bread, cooked without yeast, so I purchased the book. Of course, I could have simply copied the recipe without buying the book, but my religious side thought this was being disingenuous. Now, I'm so glad I made the investment because reading the recipes is just as much fun as baking them. Many recipes do not require using yeast, a relief for my breakmaking anxiety. As I tired several different recipes, I became more confident to try at least one yeast recipe. Finally, voila, like a miracle, I actually make O'Brien's Oatmeal Bread! Obviously, I'm now a convert to Brother Curry's recipes and, of course, I intend to try several more recipes as my breakmaking skills are tested. I already have several handwritten notes in the margins of this book documenting my own experiences with the recipes. Thank you Brother Curry and and also to Brother John O'Brien, who was a "vigorous" teacher of Latin at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane Washington when Curry met him and learned his namesake Oatmeal Bread recipe. This is a good book for those needing to develop more faith in their breadmaking ability. If you are already an expert breadmaker, Curry's collection is likely to sharpen the spiritual side of your God given talents.
"The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking" is a delightful collection of spiritual stories and easy to understand bread recipes. Building on the mystique of the Jesuit religious order, Brother Curry kneads the spirtual life and writings of the order's founder Saint Ignatius Loyola into the recipe collection. Indeed, this colection might be particularly interesting for those curious to know more about the Jesuits without having to read a long historical account. At first, I was leary of the large number bread recipes presented because my success with breadmaking was non-existent. I thought, "Why should I buy a book about breadmaking when I've never been able to get the dough to the first rise"? Nevertheless, I wanted to try Brother Curry's recipe for Irish Soda Bread, cooked without yeast, so I purchased the book. Of course, I could have simply copied the recipe without buying the book, but my religious side thought this was being disingenuous. Now, I'm so glad I made the investment because reading the recipes is just as much fun as baking them. Many recipes do not require using yeast, a relief for my breakmaking anxiety. As I tired several different recipes, I became more confident to try at least one yeast recipe. Finally, voila, like a miracle, I actually make O'Brien's Oatmeal Bread! Obviously, I'm now a convert to Brother Curry's recipes and, of course, I intend to try several more recipes as my breakmaking skills are tested. I already have several handwritten notes in the margins of this book documenting my own experiences with the recipes. Thank you Brother Curry and and also to Brother John O'Brien, who was a "vigorous" teacher of Latin at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane Washington when Curry met him and learned his namesake Oatmeal Bread recipe. This is a good book for those needing to develop more faith in their breadmaking ability. If you are already an expert breadmaker, Curry's collection is likely to sharpen the spiritual side of your God given talents.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I always had trouble with yeast breads. Brother Curry gave
me the inspiration and help I needed to make mouth-watering
bread easily. His anecdotes to each recipe made this the
first cookbook I ever read from cover to cover.
me the inspiration and help I needed to make mouth-watering
bread easily. His anecdotes to each recipe made this the
first cookbook I ever read from cover to cover.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Bread Recipes
This is my second time buying this book. I gave my first copy to my grand daughter so I had to replace it. Fun reading and especially love the Irish soda Bread.
Published 5 months ago by snowmuffin
4.0 out of 5 stars
great recipes
A great book with fantastic recipes.They are easy to make, taste delicious and reminds me of home. I am really happy with it.
Published 17 months ago by Henriette
4.0 out of 5 stars
This book taught me how to bake bread, six months ago...
One day I was lazing around at my parents' house when I suddenly decided to make some bread, never having done it before and knowing practically nothing about the process. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Gringochucha
5.0 out of 5 stars
love the book
i like this book because i don't need a bread machine to make any of it! i just tried one recipe from the book the other day for the first time and it was awesome!
Published 19 months ago by Leader Dog
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice book on breadmaking
A nice book with some interesting recipes. Seems a little dated though, but still worth owning! There are newer techniques for breadmaking, like using a Kitchen aid mixer instead... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kent Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely Book and Very Inspiring!
This is such an encouraging book to read, both for the spiritual aspects as well as the simple approach to bread making! Read more
Published on January 23, 2011 by jabgw2
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you buy only one breadmaking book, let it be this one
In Culinary school, breadmaking was my favourite subject. There's something magical at the way such simple ingredients blend to make such a wide and delicious array of breads. Read more
Published on February 4, 2009 by Citlali T. Contreras Moreno
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Bread Bible (no religious pun intended)
I will never forget when I stumbled upon this cookbook. It was laying on a table at the Tulsa Public Library and since I was currently interested in the Jesuits and their... Read more
Published on April 14, 2006 by Susanne Koenig
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious and thought provoking
The combination of Jesuit Brother and Bread is an unusual one on the surface but reading Brother Curry's book, you realise what a key role communal eating plays in the life of the... Read more
Published on August 23, 2005 by Poppy MacNeal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful !
I really enjoy the variety of breads in this book, as well as the jesuit explanations and histories within. Read more
Published on January 3, 2005 by Skiptada
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