* Features an indispensable, fully illustrated reference section covering the breads of the world, with fascinating details about their shape, taste, texture and history
* Over 100 traditional bread recipes from cuisines around the world
* Includes recipes from every corner of the globe: there are great classic breads, such as Italian Ciabatta, French Baguettes, Irish Soda Bread, and San Franciscan Sourdough, as well as less well known, but no less delicious breads, such as Portuguese Corn Bread, Welsh Clay Pot Loaves, and Syrian Onion Bread
* A detailed step-by-step techniques section explains every stage of the bread-making process from mixing and kneading to glazing and baking
* Find out how easy it is to use an automatic bread-making machine