Join Peter Reinhart, a master baker, educator, and author of "The Bread Baker's Apprentice," as he delves into the world of bread-making. Discover the mystical and spiritual significance of bread, exploring its cultural and historical roots. Reinhart reveals the twelve steps of bread creation, emphasizing the future of sourdough. He also shares the transformative journey of baking, linking it to deeper life themes. Highlighting the essential ingredients, he uncovers practical tips for achieving that perfect loaf.
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From Ministry to Bakery
Peter Reinhart's baking journey began in a Christian community, supporting themselves through work.
His bread won awards, leading to a cafe, NYT recognition, and a deeper dive into baking.
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Bread's Potent Symbolism
Bread's significance transcends mere sustenance, holding deep emotional and spiritual meaning.
People struggle to give up bread, highlighting its unique connection to our inner lives.
This book is designed for both professional and home bakers, offering detailed instructions and over 100 step-by-step photographs. It covers the classic twelve stages of building bread and includes 50 master formulas for various breads such as rustic ciabatta, pain de campagne, old-school New York bagels, and Peter’s version of the famed pain à l’ancienne. The book distills hard science, advanced techniques, and food history into an accessible and engaging resource[1][4][5].
Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day
Peter Reinhart
In 'Artisan Breads Every Day', Peter Reinhart applies the principles of no-knead bread to his own formulas and techniques, making artisan bread baking more accessible and manageable for home bakers. The book includes detailed recipes broken into 'Do Ahead' and 'On Baking Day' sections, along with helpful tips and photographs to guide the baking process.
Think about a hot loaf of bread fresh out of the oven.
There's a lot going on with that loaf.
On one level, it's a literal food that's been created through chemical processes. A delicious — your mouth might be watering right now — form of sustenance.
But there's also more to it than that. There's something about bread, the so-called staff of life, that's different from other foods and resonates on a deeper level. There's a reason bread has been a rich symbol throughout times and cultures and figures prominently in religious scriptures.
Today on the show, Peter Reinhart will take us on an exploration of the many facets of bread, from the spiritual to the scientific. Peter is a baker, educator, and the author of numerous books, including The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread. In the first half of our conversation, Peter unpacks the deeper, mystical meanings of bread by walking us through the twelve steps of how it's made. We then get into why sourdough is the future and final frontier of bread, and the technical secrets to mixing, fermenting, and baking a killer loaf.
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