His Little Amber Vol. 1

Description

wheat and milling
characteristics of breadmaking flour
dough composition
oxidation in the mixing process
leavening and fermentation
effects of dough division and formation
baking and equipment
storage
At last, Raymond Calvel’s
is available in English, translated by Ronald Wirtz. Mr. Calvel is known throughout the world for his research on the production of quality French and European hearth breads.
is a thorough guide to the elements and principles behind the production of good-tasting bread, including a broad variety of bread products as flavored breads, breadsticks, croissants, brioches, and other regional baked goods. Each important aspect of the process is covered:
wheat and milling
characteristics of breadmaking flour
dough composition
oxidation in the mixing process
leavening and fermentation
effects of dough division and formation
baking and equipment
storage
The English edition provides notes and information specifically on the use of North American flours and includes recipes in both metric and US units. Enhanced with new black-and-white and color photography,
will be a key resource for bakers and other culinary professionals and students who must understand the complex elements that yield quality breads.