This treasury of instruction, recipes, and practical wisdom offers breads for every taste and temperament. You will find Thomson's wonderful original recipes for savory and sweet yeasted breads, as well as detailed instructions for breads that are traditional around the globe, from French and Italian breads to challah and croissants, from pizzas and focaccias to sopaipillas and pitas, to sourdoughs and spongebreads, buns, rolls, and bagels. With her new book, Thomson reintroduces no-knead yeasted batter bread, an old-time favorite that is sure to become popular with home cooks who would love to make bread but think they don't have time. Since recipes for this kind of bread are a rarity today, Thomson's batter breads offer a unique opportunity to try something delicious and just a little different.For over 25 years, Jan Thomson has been creating and collecting bread recipes and has developed a simplified method that is a boon for home cooks. Her comprehensive instructions and experience-based tips take the mystery out of bread making and give even beginners the assurance of experiencing success every single time. She provides troubleshooting tips for making all kinds of breads and using bread machines, as well as complete information on using different types of flour, creating shaped loaves and different kinds of crusts, and adapting recipes for altitude and climate. For its unmatched variety of breads, easy failsafe instructions, and practical good sense, Breadmaker's Guide is an essential addition to the kitchen bookshelf.