Artisan Bread in Five Minutes...WHAT??? Yes, you read it correctly. Only 5 minutes a day to enjoy amazing Artisan bread!! I didn't believe it either, until I tried it.
Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois are the geniuses behind this amazing bread baking method. Their book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, is ideal for anyone who loves fresh baked bread, but struggles to find the time to bake...which is just about everyone! Who doesn't like the smell of fresh baked bread??? You will love it even more when it takes you no time and effort!!
We recently threw together the master recipe from the book. When I say "threw together" I mean it. We really did nothing...well, we dumped yeast, water, salt and flour together...and then we let it sit in the fridge.
We cut off a hunk of dough the next day and let the bread rest, no kneading is involved! We then baked it for 30 minutes and were smitten by the smell and gorgeous appearance of our loaf. I just kept staring at it. I was skeptical the whole time, but I promise you this method works. We had a beautiful rustic loaf without breaking a sweat! I still can't believe it worked, but I am SO glad it did:)
We still have the rest of the dough in our refrigerator, you can keep it for 14 days. They say the older the dough, the better the bread gets. I can't wait to bake more bread this week. This really is a phenomenal way of baking bread. I am a true believer!! If you haven't read this book, go get it!! You will be amazed.
And GREAT NEWS...Jeff and Zoe are giving our readers a free book!! For a chance to win, please comment on this post by Wednesday, February 25th, 12:00 a.m. (MST). We will pick randomly and announce the winner on Thursday!! Good luck and thanks so much to Jeff and Zoe!! We love your book!
I also recommend going to their website: //www.artisanbreadinfive.com/. There are some errors in the book, so make note of the changes, they are listed on the website.
I have a friend who loves this book! I need to try it!
ReplyDelete5 minutes? How awesome! And it looks like it took a whole lot longer! I'd love to have this book
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible! I hope they have a pizza dough recipe in their book because that's what i need!!
ReplyDeleteI want to enter the contest!
This has been our go-to bread book for over a year now. We never buy bread anymore
ReplyDeleteMmm... the bread looks so good! I would love to win a book like this (I've been wanting to make homemade bread more often). Thanks for the giveaway, and all the fun recipe posts that you always do.
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Oh, I've heard such good things about this book! I'd love to have it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that it only needs 5 minute prep - and it looks awesome!
ReplyDeletewoooo..... 5 min??? that's great!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have that book!
Ohh I love bread...pick me!
ReplyDeleteI blog-stalk your blog almost on a daily basis. I love your amazing recepies and I love that the two of you do it together!! And now we get an opportunity to get one of your favorite books on bread! The bakery at Harmons might start missing me.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a lifesaver, five minute bread and it looks picture perfect too!
ReplyDeleteI want to enter the contest. also that bread looks amazing
ReplyDeleteI love making this bread. Thanks for the chance to win the book.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing. I've heard great things about this book, I'll have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteThe bread is beautiful :).
ReplyDeleteWow! Your bread turned out beautifully. You really have me intrigued by this book! YUM.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful loaf and so quick! I definitely want to try this out.
ReplyDeleteI have heard so many great things on this book here lately! oohh, pick me, pick me, pick me!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never baked bread before, but this looks like something I could handle.
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats the smell of fresh bread!! Thanks for posting such an easy recipe, I can't wait to try it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing. I never make bread because of the time, but this I could handle. I want to stop paying a fortune for bread.
ReplyDeleteFive minutes? Even *I* have five minutes! I would love to try it. Your loaf looks so delicious!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is SO absolutely stunning! You just convinced me to order the book!
ReplyDeleteI've always been curious about this book & the recipes!
ReplyDeleteHave heard so much about this wonderful book & bread. I think it's time I made it. Hopefully tomorrow Maria...it's baked up beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow. I can't believe how quick you and josh are rising to stardom. I have never seen so many comments so quickly. That bread does look so good. Just last night I wanted to make bread to go with our pasta but didn't have time and ended up just putting some garlic mix on bagels. I know, it's lame. I love bread! I haven't yet thanked you for the delicious cookies you dropped by the other day. They sent us to heaven!!!! They were so GOOD!!! Thank YOU! We must get together soon!!
ReplyDeleteI love bread and can definitely find 5 minutes a day for such a good cause!
ReplyDeleteBread in 5 minutes! WOW! It is amazing! That is awesome that they are providing a book for a giveaway. YEAH!
ReplyDeleteI love bread who can't find 5 minutes a day?
ReplyDeleteI've been saying I want to bake some bread but I'm so intimidated by it. This books sounds perfect for me!
ReplyDeleteWow, it looks perfect! I'm so glad you enjoyed your bread :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I wonder if they have cinnamon rolls in there...
Gorgeous! Bread is something that I don't make near enough, this looks DELICIOUS!
ReplyDeleteYum. I would love to bake fresh artisan bread - especially in 5 minutes. I would LOVE to have this book.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh girl. You have me sold. I can't wait to go check it out more. The bread looks beautiful. So, you just take off a chunk and....never mind, I will go check it out :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this book. I just started baking bread and need help!
ReplyDeleteI NEED this book! let's just say I tried making bread myself the other day and it really didn't go well at all haha I'd love this book and I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteJenny-The book has tons of recipes...I am pretty sure pizza is included!
ReplyDeleteKat-I am glad you use this book!
Teresa-I am glad you stalk us daily:)
Amy-I am glad you got the shortbread. We were sad you weren't home! Let's get together soon!
Jacque-They do have sweet roll recipes!!
Live Love Eat-The bread method is amazing. Read up on it and let me know if you have questions!
Great bread in 5 min. You can't beat that! Thanks for checking my TWD bars out..they were so good nut so fattening, just sayin!
ReplyDeleteI have been eyeing this book for a while now. It looks so great!
ReplyDeleteYour loaf looks amazing. You've convinced me to add this book to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks great. Maria, please enter me in your book contest I would love my own copy.
ReplyDeleteYummy! I've been starting to bake bread and this book look awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love fresh bread. I can't wait to try this one!
ReplyDeleteI just love your blog and all the recipes I've made from you turn out fantastic. I baked the oatmeal butterscotch cookies this weekend, which were a huge hit. I can't wait to try this bread and hope I win the giveaway. :)
ReplyDeletei've heard tons of things about this book and am so intrigued. in fact, one of my march goals is to make homemade bread (never done it before). i'd love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the op! I'd love to be able to make those breads.
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Your loaf looks awesome! I would keep staring at it too.
ReplyDeleteOh I've been dying to read that book!
ReplyDeleteYum. I'd love to have my own copy! (Otherwise, I must continue to wait my turn for our library's copy... and I am impatient to explore their method...)
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a great book. I just made cinnamon rolls and challah the other day. I've turned my aunt onto making this bread as well. I have to go over and teach her a new bread every couple of weeks. I'd love to be able to give her the book the next time I head over there. She'd love it and be so excited.
ReplyDeleteI too am waiting for a chance at the library copy...I think I'm number 5. I'd love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteThis book has been high on my wishlist since I stumbled across their blog. I'd love my own copy, please count me in!
ReplyDeleteI've really wanted to check out this book since I'm such a bread-a-phobe...
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book!!! What a great giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteI've got to try this. It looks so good!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds impossible! Just found your blog and love it :) Thanks for some more ideas
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a copy of this book, it looks great!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a copy of the book, I've had my eye on it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have a copy of the book, I've had my eye on it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. I love fresh bread everyday.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about this particular book. It has started a whole new fad of bread baking.
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my wishlish on Amazon - this bread looks so easy to make! I'd love a copy.
ReplyDeleteI have had my eye on this book for months now.
ReplyDeleteVery in on this! I seem to be the only one out there who hasn't tried this book out yet and have heard nothing but very positive reviews
ReplyDeleteI love the fresh bread every day - would be very nice to win this book!
ReplyDeleteWow, I NEED that book. I am addicted to bread. Please, random winner chooser, choose me! Your loaf looks so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love baking bread and have a batch of the 5 minute dough in the fridge right now.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this book! It looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis bread dough can be used every which way but sideways. Its a phenomenal recipe and even my husband can bake it. Now THATS how easy it is, how fail-proof and exciting!
ReplyDeleteI hear so many great things about that book. Of course I would love one. Is there a good pizza dough recipe in there? I'm sure there is
ReplyDeleteI've got this book on my Amazon wish list!
ReplyDelete4 Bread bowls are a breeze with the basic boule recipe! It does turn to a delicious sourdough after only like 5 days, too. Delish!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win!
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Book me!
ReplyDeleteThis bread looks great! And it sounds so simple, too. Thanks for sharing the good information. This is my first time visiting; I really enjoyed reading your list of favorite books. Now I must poke around and see if you've posted about some of these books. I'm always interested in new, good cookbooks. (Not that I NEED any more, mind you ;) )
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks great! I have the book already & just love it :)
ReplyDeletefun! i really want a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteWow! Would love to own this book! I am thinking my bread machine is going to be on hiatus in the basement from now on. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
Wow! Looks like my bread machine is going to be taking a hiatus in our basement!
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Another fan--I bought the book but would love to give one to my Dad or brother! paulukon at yahoo dot com in case I win....
ReplyDeleteSo easy and so delicious. My favorite variation is rolling some nutella inside. Mmm...
ReplyDeleteI love fresh bread!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a fresh gorgeous loaf of bread all warm with butter. This looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my Amazon wish list; however, if I were to win a copy then I could start breading now!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo!!
Thanks for the opportunity. =)
Awesome! Please enter me in the giveaway contest too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I want to make this. Can you freeze the dough? If so, for how long?
ReplyDeleteI so love fresh bread and this book makes it easy. i have the library's copy, I would love a copy of my own :)
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh bread in the morning:)
ReplyDeleteABiFM is the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the comments! I wish everyone could win!!
ReplyDeleteLynn-I love reading. I am in the middle of The School of Essential Ingredients. I am loving it so far!
MorenaTejana-You can freeze the dough. I am not sure for how long, but I know it says in the book. It keeps in the fridge for 14 days.
Mmmm! You're bread does look yummy! I think I am going to have to get the book and try it. I haven't had much success with bread in the past but maybe I could get this recipe to work.
ReplyDeleteI adore this book. I have a copy but would love to win one for my bff. It would revolutionize her world too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea!
ReplyDeleteLoved this bread when I made it, too! Can't wait to make it again (using up a few store bought loaves right now.) May never buy bread again after that.
ReplyDeleteI've spent so much time and dough on the perfect loaf. I am hoping this book is the answer! (Maybe even for free... ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great looking loaf! I have got to try that book.
ReplyDeleteI've heard so much about this book, and your post makes me think I would really enjoy it! Nice job on your 5 minute bread - it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting this book for a while now!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder it always smells so good when we drive past your house :)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness...if I made homemade bread every day my husband would love it! Looks incredible!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bread! I recently tried Mark Bittman's no-knead bread and got great results with that, so I cannot wait to give this one a go!
ReplyDeleteI have a Vita-Mix and purchase whole grains at Bob's Red Mill in Milwaukee Oregon...can't wait to receive my book (on order!) and try freshly ground grains!
ReplyDeleteThe book looks wonderful! I'd love to give it a try! I do really enjoy the kneading of bread, but with the long knead-rise-knead-rise process, I only get around to making bread once a week at most.
ReplyDeleteWow - I first saw this bread and the book over at http://kalofagas.ca/
ReplyDeleteand I'm so needing to buy this book! Just as is, with life, I haven't got round to doing so, but I will as it looks such lovely bread - amazing!
i've been meaning to make this bread AND get this book!!! *fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteHave tried their master recipe and LOVE IT...have been trying to check it out at my local library, but i'm 140th in line!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a great book. Even though I like to make artisan bread the old fashioned way, it is nice to have a bucket of dough in the fridge for a quickie!
ReplyDeleteI checked this book out from the library during the summer and LOVED it. I haven't been able to find it again...I guess everyone else loved it too!
ReplyDeleteOh my - I'm a fan of their blog. Count me in!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! Count me in!
ReplyDeleteI lent out my copy, but never got it back. I'd love to win another copy.
ReplyDeleteI <3 bread! mmm, carbs.
ReplyDeleteThe bread looks gorgeous!! So crusty!! You made a believer out of me!
ReplyDeleteI either need to get a new bread machine or learn how to make this yummy bread :-) Sure hope I win the book! Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks wonderful-the perfect side kick for a nice bowl of thick soup or stew.
ReplyDeleteI love making bread and have heard so much about this book-would love to own a copy!
This method of artisan breadmaking is easy and the bread looks fantastic! No hot, heavy cast iron pot to contend with. Hooray!
ReplyDeleteI have tried the no-knead bread and loved it, am looking forward to taking it to the next level with their bread.
ReplyDeleteTHat would save so much money on buying store bread! I love it!
ReplyDeleteOoh! My best friend has this book, and I would love a copy! Thanks for the contest :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this book! Thank you for this contest!!
ReplyDeleteI'm finally inspired to to make this bread! If you want to listen to a great podcast, go to http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/listings/shows08_12_27.html and hear the authors speak about their technique.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful! it sounds delicious!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to enter if Canadians may - this book looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIll love to have this book, it looks so easy to make bread and in 5 min thats what i need
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your success. Inspiring!! Your photos looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI would like to gift this book because my copy is already becoming well worn. Great recipes!
ReplyDeleteI have been baking bread at home for fifteen years, but I've never had as much fun doing it or the great Artisan results, as I've had since purchasing your book a few months ago. THANK YOU!!! I would love to be able to give my mother a copy of the book.:)
ReplyDeleteThis book has been on my wish list since I heard them on NPR's The Splendid Table.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win...looks so good!
ReplyDeleteI love baking bread using Artisan Bread in Five Minutes. I would like to win the book to give to my neighbors.
ReplyDeleteThe bread looks fabulous, but I'm not much of a baker...
ReplyDeleteI have this book and it is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI would love to own this book. Thank you! Dee (sheepish56(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI adore their pumpernickel - follow closely by the deli rye.
ReplyDeleteThe best part is that their breads have no carbs or calories...JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! (wishful thinking)
I adore their pumpernickel - follow closely by the deli rye.
ReplyDeleteThe best part is that their breads have no carbs or calories...JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! (wishful thinking)
I'd love a copy of the book!
ReplyDeletesounds great, and we also hope we win a book!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy of this book. I'm making the basic bread but would love to make others as well. It's true this is great bread and really easy to make.
ReplyDeleteI have this book and I LOVE it so I'm entering for a copy to give my sister :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I have been following their blog for some time now and love the recipes they share. I would love to receive a free copy! Fresh baked bread all the time!? It reminds me of my younger years when still living at home. My mom always baked fresh bread- but it took a lot longer than 5 minutes! Takes you back to the good old days...
ReplyDeleteJust discovered this recipe about a week ago and we're on our third loaf- my kids are so excited for homemade bread!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this book to make bread to gift to friends! My friends need to know how fun and easy this can be!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across this recipe on a Mother Earth News article, online. I have made this bread twice now and it is just too easy and tastes soooo good! I have even baked a loaf after I have gotten home from work, and had it hot for supper!
ReplyDeleteMy husband found a video on youtube about two weeks ago and I am hooked! I haven't got the book, but my three of my four daughters are also baking. This book is definately on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI was going to comment on how good your bread looks with NO ULTERIOR MOTIVE but I um, do want this book. It seems like it can't work but everyone's raving about their method!
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about the book, I need to go get myself a copy.
I've used the recipe from the website, and it's awesome. I'd love to win the book!
ReplyDeleteWho does not love bread? It gets even better because it takes five minutes. I am all for it.
ReplyDeleteI followed the recipes from this book in a recent issue of the Mother Earth News and the bread is really good and really convenient.
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for bread!
I love fresh baked bread! I've been eyeing this book at the bookstore too... :)
ReplyDeleteI borrowed this book from the library and made some fabulous bread. I would love to own a copy. Thank you for the oopportunity.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI borrowed this book from the library and would love to own a copy!!
ReplyDeleteThat bread simply look amazing! I can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteohhh come on random number picker thing-y..PICK ME PICK ME!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat give away! I love bread so I would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteSee...I told ya all would work out with the ABin5 book!
ReplyDeleteLook at that bread...just look at it!
Oh yeah and, consider me entered in the contest (could always give a book away).
I was JUST talking to my friend about bread making, and how I can't do it but I LOVE bread. Now I can't WAIT to get this bread book!
ReplyDeleteMmm, bread. I've been working on a no-knead recipe for a while, and would love to see what their version(s) (is|are).
ReplyDeleteI love this bread...looks good.
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about this book!
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds wonderful!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've seen SO many reports on this book and just really want to see it...what a fun contest! Sounds pretty good, too.
ReplyDeleteI never make bread the traditional way anymore nor do I buy bread. I have even adapted some traditional recipes to Jeff & Zoe's bread making style.
ReplyDeleteYum! I have heard about this book and LOVE a good, crusty bread! I want this book!
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This book sounds great, I'd love to win it! Adore homemade bread.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted this book for so long! Your bread looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this book!!! I have been waiting forever for my reserve copy at the library.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for this opportunity!!
i wish to have this book, still on time for it?
ReplyDeleteI am always game for another cookbook! Sounds awesome! I seriously want to be a better bread baker!
ReplyDeletePlease oh please pick me! It would make me look like a good wife, since it's my hubby's dream to have me in the kitchen baking bread everyday!
ReplyDeleteI love fresh bread. I would love to try this book! My waistline may not like it, but my family and I will! :)
ReplyDeleteFive minute bread sounds to good to be true, but it works.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a copy of this book :)
ReplyDeleteREALLY???? Wow... just amazing!!! thanks for sharing... :)
ReplyDeleteYou cut off a hunk of dough and poof!, made that gorgeous bread? That's my kind of recipe.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Would love to win and learn :)
ReplyDeleteI've made this from the youtube video and it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh, i got to have it! I found about it just recently and looking forward to try it out myself.
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Yum! Makes me hungry looking at that loaf.
ReplyDeleteIt's a college girl's dream...cheap and quick bread. How divine!
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The loaf looks beautiful. I Really need to check out the book!
ReplyDeleteNothing is better then bread in 5 minutes except maybe getting to smell the fresh baked bread quicker!
ReplyDeleteI love the basic recipe. It would be great to win the book!
ReplyDeleteYummmmmmmmmmm...I love fresh bread!
ReplyDeleteFood is my passion. Just started using my bread machine regularly but the bread is ordinary. Yours looks fab! Is the 5 minute recipe available in Twitter?
ReplyDeleteI tell EVERYONE about this book - I would love a copy to give away!
ReplyDeleteI have just tried their basic recipe and I really like it. I would love a copy of the book.
ReplyDeleteI love home-made bread but who has the time? I've used the basic recipe I got from a friend, but I soooooo want the entire book!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I enjoy must in the kitchen is baking bread, but I haven't done it lately. I guess is because I'm little bored of the books I have. Not they're not good, but guess I'm lacking inspiration.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Artisan Bread in 5 minutes can get me back in track.
thanks to you guys for such a nice giveaway!
Luv bread! If there were a bread diet, I would be on it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Be great to win the book too.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Elra
I actually found the master reicpe in an article in Mother earth news. I loved it. I couldn't beleive it either what I could do in such a small amount of time. I would love a copy of this book.
ReplyDeleteI want to try all their recipes.
Vanessa
Wow 5 minutes and the end result is one gorgeous looking bread!
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I joke that if I want "artisan bread in 5 minutes" it takes about that long for me to walk to Cosmo's deli and puchase a loaf of ciabatta or a round loaf and walk back home again. ;-)
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