BREAD: Gluten Free

Bread is life!Whether you're a recently diagnosed coeliac missing the comfort of bread, or a grain curious baker, wanting to extend your knowledge of gluten free grains, this book will teach you what you need to know. Gluten free bakes are endlessly customisable, because there are SO MANY gluten free grains, psuedograins, seeds, nuts and tubers to exploit in our quest for delicious. We are creative bakers and we appreciate bread like nobody else, because the standard wheaty stuff you can buy in the shops is no longer an option and the gluten free version is full of unpronounceable ingredients. This book will give you back the joy of a crusty loaf. It's empowerment, in the form of a cookbook. Don't look back. Just grab a packet of butter, or whatever else it is you spread on your bread. There's a loaf in your future and you want to be ready.From the bestselling author of River Cottage Gluten Free, this is your guide to home made gluten free bread, ranging from simple crusty baguettes and 100% wholegrain loaves, to ciabatta, babka, danish pastries, doughnuts, hot cross buns and more.Naomi gives you the basic recipe, substitutions and a wealth of information to help you create your own versions. As always, information on gluten free grains and flours, technical explanations and rigorous testing by Naomi and her students around the world, make these recipes reliable workhorses that you will return to time and again for everyday loaves, celebration treats and holiday bakes.The book is divided into easy to navigate sections on:FLOUR & GRAIN From amaranth to teff and everything in between.EQUIPMENT Covering the kit you'll need to bake delicious gluten free bread.SWEET From cinnamon scrolls and babka to Danish pastriesSOUR Making and maintaining a starter and a wealth of nourishing sourdough breadsFLAT Chapattis and farinata, to pitta bread and tortillasYEAST From focaccia to fougasse, fluffy bao, crusty baguette and succulent chocolate breadSODA Buttermilk cornbread, soda bread and scones, made in momentsFILL & TOP All the yummy, gooey, flavoursome bits that make these breads a bit extraPraise for Naomi's cookbooks:River Cottage Gluten Free"This is a joyful book. Not only does it contain dozens of recipes that I, for one, want to go home and cook right away, but her writing encapsulates what I think is a crucial belief; that cutting out or cutting down on gluten can be rather than a sacrifice, a truly positive and life enhancing step." Hugh Fearnley WhittingstallFood For a Happy Gut & The Gut Feeling"Both me and my trillions of microbes love these great recipes." Tim Spector Read more