swap_horiz The Perfect Loaf Alternatives

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Tartine Bread

Tartine Bread is a cookbook published in 2010 by Chad Robertson. It presents a detailed approach to artisan sourdough ba...

Artisan Baking Sourdough Bread

9.3 Excellent

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Flour Water Salt Yeast

2012 cookbook by Portland baker Ken Forkish covering artisan bread and pizza recipes using minimal ingredients and long...

Artisan Baking Sourdough Bread

9.1 Excellent

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BraveTart

2017 cookbook by pastry chef and Serious Eats writer Stella Parks recreating iconic American desserts with historical co...

Nostalgia Baking Dessert American Classics

9.1 Excellent

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Modernist Bread

Modernist Bread is a 2017 comprehensive, multi-volume encyclopedia by Nathan Myhrvold that explores the science, history...

Technique Comprehensive Science Bread

9.1 Excellent

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The Bread Baker's Apprentice

2001 cookbook by American baking instructor Peter Reinhart covering the science and technique of artisan bread making.

Technique Artisan Baking Bread

9.0 Excellent

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Dessert Person

2020 cookbook by food writer and former Bon Appétit video host Claire Saffitz featuring approachable dessert recipes.

Modern Baking Pastry Dessert

9.0 Excellent

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The Perfect Scoop

2007 cookbook by American food writer David Lebovitz covering ice cream and frozen dessert recipes with techniques and v...

Baking Dessert Frozen Ice Cream

8.9 Great

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The Cake Bible

1988 cookbook by American baker Rose Levy Beranbaum, a detailed reference work on cake baking that won a James Beard Awa...

Technique Reference Baking Rose Levy Beranbaum

8.9 Great

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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Debut cookbook by food blogger Deb Perelman, published in 2012, collecting approachable recipes from her popular Smitten...

Modern American Home Cooking Baking

8.8 Great

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The Elements of Pizza

2016 cookbook by Portland baker Ken Forkish breaking down the fundamentals of pizza-making, from dough through toppings.

Technique Artisan Baking Pizza

8.7 Great

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Bouchon Bakery

Bouchon Bakery is a 2012 cookbook by chef Thomas Keller and Sébastien Rouxel, featuring recipes from their acclaimed Ame...

French Thomas Keller Restaurant Baking

8.7 Great

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Pure Dessert

Written by pastry chef Alice Medrich, this 2007 cookbook focuses on creating elegant desserts using pure, whole ingredie...

Simple Baking Dessert Alice Medrich

8.7 Great

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Tartine Book No. 3

2013 cookbook by San Francisco baker Chad Robertson exploring ancient grain and whole-grain bread baking techniques.

Artisan Sourdough Ancient Grains Bread

8.6 Great

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My Bread

2009 cookbook by New York baker Jim Lahey introducing his no-knead bread method that revolutionized home bread baking.

Simple Artisan No Knead Bread

8.6 Great

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How to Be a Domestic Goddess

Baking cookbook by Nigella Lawson, published in 2000, encouraging relaxed home baking with approachable recipes that bec...

Comfort British Baking Dessert

8.5 Great

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Alice Medrich's Bittersweet

This 2003 dessert cookbook by Alice Medrich explores the nuances of chocolate and cacao percentages through innovative r...

Technique Chocolate Baking Dessert

8.5 Great

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Ready for Dessert

2010 cookbook by American pastry chef David Lebovitz collecting his favorite dessert recipes from years in professional...

Baking Dessert Sweet French Inspired

8.4 Great

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Pastry Love

2019 cookbook by Boston pastry chef Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery, featuring recipes for pastries, pies, and baked goods.

American Baking Pastry Cafe

8.4 Great

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Flatbreads & Flavors

Flatbreads & Flavors is a 1995 James Beard Award-winning cookbook by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid, exploring traditio...

Travel Global Bread Flatbread

8.4 Great

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Flour

2010 cookbook by Boston pastry chef Joanne Chang showcasing signature recipes from her popular Flour Bakery and Café emp...

Boston Baking Pastry Cafe

8.3 Great