Modernist Bread offers a revolutionary new understanding of one of the most important staple foods of the human diet. Created by the team that published the award-winning Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking, this encyclopedia of practical knowledge and groundbreaking techniques documents more than four years of independent research and collaborations with top industry professionals. The result is the most in-depth exploration of bread to date.

Stunning photographs bring to life the comprehensive story of bread in five volumes - revealing its remarkable history, slices from every corner of the world, and the astonishing beauty of the scientific phenomena at work above and below the crust.

In Modernist Bread, you will discover innovative recipes and techniques developed by the Modernist Cuisine team that have not been published anywhere else. Packaged in a sleek stainless steel case, this five-volume set contains more than 1,500 traditional and advanced recipes, as well as a bound kitchen manual, so you can easily bring all the recipes to your kitchen in a compact collection.

Spanning more than 2,600 pages, Modernist Bread will become an invaluable resource for anyone with a thirst for knowledge about bread or who wants to advance their craft. This book challenges every baker - whether you're a strict traditionalist, a modern enthusiast, a home baker, a restaurant chef, or an artisan baker - to embrace the possibilities of invention and follow your inspiration to create breads in your own way.

• Pages: 2500
• Publication Year: 1107
• Dimensions: 35.3x35.3cm