Modernist Bread: The Art and Science is a revolutionary new understanding of one of the most
important staples of the human diet. Created by the team that published the award-winning
Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking this massive treasury of practical knowledge
and groundbreaking techniques captures over four years of independent research and
collaborations with leading industry professionals the result is the most in-depth look at
bread to date. - Stunning photography brings the complete story of bread to life across five
volumes-uncover its incredible history loaves from every corner of the world and the
breath-taking beauty of scientific phenomena at work above and below the crust. In addition
you will discover innovative recipes and techniques developed by the Modernist Cuisine team
that have not been published anywhere else. The set contains more than 1 500 traditional and
avant-garde recipes as well as a wire-bound kitchen manual so that you can easily bring all of
the recipes into the kitchen in one compact collection. Spanning over 2 300 pages Modernist
Bread will become an invaluable resource for anyone who has a thirst for knowledge about bread
or wants to advance their craft. - This book is a call to arms for any baker-whether you are a
strict traditionalist avid modernist home baker restaurant chef or an artisanal baker-to
embrace the possibilities of invention and follow your inspiration to make breads in your own
way.