The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker (A Cookbook)
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#1 New York Times Bestseller • USA TODAY Bestseller • Publishers Weekly Bestseller
Named One of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by: New York magazine, The Readable Feast, AOL, Here & Now
The Best Gifts for Bread Bakers in 2025, Food Network
With more recipes than any other contemporary bread baking book, this stunning, easy-to-use volume with 125 recipes for every baker—whether novice or bread-head—is beautifully photographed and complete with a ribbon marker.
Authoritative and accessible, The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread is exceptional for its range: the 125 recipes for yeasted and naturally leavened breads are designed to appeal to novices and advanced bakers alike, as well as those who are deep into sourdough.
Everything you want to know about how to make a perfect loaf is here: from techniques for folding and shaping, to information about flour, yeast, and temperature, along with key tips such as how to work with temperamental dough and best practices for storing different breads. Each recipe is accompanied by a gorgeous four-color photo, and the instructional information includes step-by-step photography along with QR codes throughout that direct you to how-to videos. The book also includes an elegant ribbon marker.
At the heart of The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread is the most expansive and inclusive list of any bread-baking book, and it boasts new and classic recipes such as the following:
-Flatbreads: Focaccia, Naan, Pita, Scallion Pancake, Lavash, Seedy Crackers
-Pan Loaves: Everyday Bread, English Muffin Toasting Bread, Tiger Milk Bread
-Sourdough: Baguette, Sandwich Bread, Cinnamon Swirl
-Hearth Breads: Classic Miche, Chocolate Levain, Sesame Whole Wheat Loaf
-Buns, Bagels, and Rolls: Conchas, Bolo Bao, Jerusalem Bagels, Buttermilk Buns
-“Fancy” Breads: Basic Babka, Big Sticky Bun, Stollen
-Things to Make with Bread: Cheddar Kimchi Strata, Sourdough Lasagna, Migas
The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread demystifies bread baking and will make any newbie a confident baker while expanding the skill and repertoire of experienced bakers. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers give this cookbook strong marks overall, with the product page showing a 4.7-star average across 456 reviews. Many buyers praise the clear instructions, attractive photos, and the range of recipes for both beginners and more experienced bakers.
On Reddit, a Breadit post from a home baker is highly positive, saying the directions were straightforward, the dough came together beautifully, and the flavor was excellent. The Fresh Loaf also has a favorable discussion that describes the book’s production quality as very good and the overall impression as nicely done.
Review snippets from retail and media sources describe it as a solid bread-baking guide, especially useful for people learning bread basics while still offering enough variety to keep advanced bakers interested. One recurring theme is that it works well as a reference book as much as a recipe collection.
YouTube search results surfaced multiple relevant videos specifically about the book, including King Arthur Baking’s own overview and a first-look/unboxing style video from a creator. These appear to be genuine product-focused videos about the cookbook.
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Specifications
| Publisher | S&S/Simon Element |
| Publication date | October 22, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 464 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1668009749 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1668009741 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.38 x 1.3 x 10.88 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,022 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Burger & Sandwich Recipes #7 in Biscuit, Muffin & Scone Baking #12 in Bread Baking (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,780) |
