{"product_id":"the-bread-builders-alan-scott-9781890132057","title":"The Bread Builders: Hearth Loaves and Masonry Ovens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the perfect loaf of bread--a challenge that has captivated bakers for centuries--is now the rage in the hippest places, from Waitsfield, Vermont, to Point Reyes Station, California. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike the new generation of beer drinkers who consciously seek out distinctive craft-brewed beers, many people find that their palates have been reawakened and re-educated by the taste of locally baked, whole-grain breads. Today's village bakers are finding an important new role--linking tradition with a sophisticated new understanding of natural levens, baking science and oven construction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDaniel Wing, a lover of all things artisanal, had long enjoyed baking his own sourdough bread. His quest for the perfect loaf began with serious study of the history and chemistry of bread baking, and eventually led to an apprenticeship with Alan Scott, the most influential builder of masonry ovens in America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlan and Daniel have teamed up to write this thoughtful, entertaining, and authoritative book that shows you how to bake superb healthful bread and build your own masonry oven. The authors profile more than a dozen small-scale bakers around the U.S. whose practices embody the holistic principles of community-oriented baking based on whole grains and natural leavens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bread Builders\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to a broad range of readers, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnoisseurs of good bread and good food.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHome bakers interested in taking their bread and pizza to the next level of excellence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePassionate bakers who fantasize about making a living by starting their own small bakery.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDo-it-yourselfers looking for the next small construction project.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmall-scale commercial bakers seeking inspiration, the most up-to-date knowledge about the entire bread-baking process, and a marketing edge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Scott, Daniel Wing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1890132055\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781890132057\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chelsea Green Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.03w x 0.65d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e James Beard Foundation Book Awards - Nominee","brand":"Alan Scott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44048015556863,"sku":"9781890132057","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_19b3200c-5602-485c-8722-3cd4e69f0d1b.jpg?v=1684993418","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-bread-builders-alan-scott-9781890132057","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}