![]() ![]() You’ll actually enjoy reading the directions, as the authors provide reasons for every move: “Do not punch down the dough! With our method, you’re trying to retain as much gas in the dough as possible, and punching it down knocks out gas and will make your pizza and flatbreads dense.” It feels encouraging, not coddling, and soon you’ll be making the delicious recipes, like Turkish spiced lamb flatbread or goat cheese and onion pizzette. ![]() ![]() ![]() The first recipe, for a classic Margherita pie, is painstakingly broken down into finely detailed directions, with pictures in case you get lost. Hertzberg and François start with the basics: “How brown should pizza cheese get?” or “How do you prevent a soggy pizza crust?” and move to the more scientific: “Why do you cut medium-soft cheese into chunks rather than grating or slicing it?” The recipe section is similarly orchestrated. Every problem you might encounter is discussed in a friendly, you’re-not-stupid-for-asking-this-question! manner. Review: Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day: Sweet and Decadent Baking Reviewed in the United States on FebruVerified Purchase Wife found this book at the library and said 'BUY THIS BOOK' and so we did, from Amazon, since they do books so well. The tips and techniques section alone makes this book invaluable to anyone attempting to make pizza at home. ![]()
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