Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg, Zoe Francois (2007, Hardcover)

I read an article in a magazine about this book, with some recipe excerpts included. I was intrigued;as a long time bread baker, I wanted an easier, more fool proof method...

Boy, I underestimated what this book could deliver!

First, as is my frugal wont, I got the book from the library... Wow! I tried the simple method, mixing up the dough, and saving it in the fridge after making my first loaf- this was the BEST!

Crunchy, perfect crust; soft, creamy "crumb" inside- after years of baking, I had NEVER achieved anything like this! And really, so very, very easy!

I ordered the book on ebay, (great price, fast delivery), because the book has so much to offer, I needed it ALL- the recipes for Chocolate Bread, (Fantastic!), Pretzels and Bagels, (yet to be tried, but I know they'll be great), and PIZZA, of which I can't get enough! Faster and easier than ordering out, and SO much better! (And it uses a portion of the SAME DOUGH that you (after you get this book!) will perpetually have waiting in your refrigerator)!

It also has many other recipes; but, honestly, the book is worth it many times over just for bread and pizza. The rest is just extra...

But this book. Now. Then, take $5, and mail it to me. I deserve much more, but I'm not greedy- I figure: $5, for only 5 minutes per day..

Oh, that "5 minutes per day" is only if you make a loaf EVERY DAY- for me, it's "5 minutes per WEEK"! It saves that much time!

Jay