Most of you know I am a huge fan of the book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. The bread method is magic. It makes the best bread with very minimal effort. We love making round crusty loaves, pizza crust, baguettes, etc. Well, Zoe and Jeff just came out with a new book, Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day. I have only had the book for a week, but I am already in love.
We recently mixed up the master recipe. It was just as easy as the master recipe in the first book. No kneading is involved and you can use the dough for 2 weeks. The main difference is the whole wheat flour, more water, and vital wheat gluten.
On Sunday, we baked a round loaf and it turned out perfectly. I loved the hard crust and hearty flavor. I enjoyed a slice with our homemade plum jam. I love having fresh bread dough in the refrigerator. It is so easy to bake up a fresh loaf and there is nothing better in life than fresh baked bread, especially when it is so easy!
The book has 100 recipes using whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and even gluten-free ingredients. I am thrilled they came out with a book that includes all healthy recipes. I love my whole grains:)
The book has 100 recipes using whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and even gluten-free ingredients. I am thrilled they came out with a book that includes all healthy recipes. I love my whole grains:)
On a side note-I met Zoe at the Blogher Food Conference in San Francisco and she is amazing! Not only is she gorgeous, but she is kind, sincere, and simply fabulous.
For more information about Healthy Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day visit their website. There is also a blogging group that will be baking their way through the book, if you would like to join, visit: Big Black Dog. Go buy the book today! You will be glad you did when you are eating homemade healthy bread with no effort!
That is super cool that you met Zoe! I have wanted to try this bread for months now.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful loaf! Homemade bread rules!
ReplyDeleteGreat to know you met Zoe!
Cheers,
Rosa
I'm looking forward to getting this book one day soon. I loved the first one and prefer to bake with whole grains. Looks like a winner!
ReplyDeleteOw! I so want this book- I much prefer homemade bread over anything store bought. Thanks for posting about this- your loaf looks gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI'm still trying to master some of the recipes in the first book. Beginning to think I'm just not supposed to make bread! Yours looks fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteI got the book last week when Zoe & Jeff did the launch here. I've made the Peppery Olive Oil and Sweet Potato Bread & The Roasted Garlic Bread, so fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bread, Maria! I also love the book--you just can't beat the easy, quick method. Love the photo of you two!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the plum jam on there! Yes!
ReplyDeleteI discovered the Healthy Artisan... blog yesterday and seeing your beautiful loaf of bread is encouraging me to try their recipes!
ReplyDeleteoooh... i think i do want to join! i am going to get the book! what a lovely loaf you made :)
ReplyDeleteOh, one of these days I will buy it. I was looking through it in the store and was just about to since I know how much you have loved it. I just won't execute and end up making it. I cook so much that to add bread making to the equation seems impossible. But maybe, maybe, one of these days.
ReplyDeleteYour bread does look amazing!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the book recommendation. The bread looks gorgeous. I love artisan bread-crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside!
ReplyDeleteso excited to hear this is a good recipe! I need to give it a try for sure!
ReplyDeleteMy dough is still waiting in the fridge for my first attempt, I'm so happy to see your beautiful loaf. It looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'm addicted to their book! I make enough dough to last for two weeks, and then I store it in my fridge. It's great for making last-minute pizza (just role it out and put some tomato sauce/mozzarella on it).
ReplyDeleteUUUMMMMM!!!!! Bread looks delicious. gotta get this book
ReplyDeleteI've really got to get over my yeast phobia and get this book. Thanks for the heads up on the healthier edition. I would really like to learn to bake with wheat flour.
ReplyDeleteFabulous bread~ When I'm done with the BBA, I'll join the AB5...can't wait!
ReplyDeleteHow easy is it really? I am not a good baker and am really afraid of making bread. Some people on bakespace told me about no knead bread and swear it's easy but i'm such a chicken. I love the way your bread looks and would love to have the nerve to try it!
ReplyDeleteThe AB5 Semolina Bread is my favorite bread EVER. And the new book HB5 has the most amazing recipes. Zoe and Jeff really let their imaginations go wild!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're enjoying the book and thanks so much for linking to the HBinFive Group. SU'd!!
What a perfect loaf of bread. It's beautiful
ReplyDeleteBoth of her books are on my Christmas list! thanks for the great review!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! My book is on its way and looking forward to the HBin5 group.
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I picked up this book recently too and I can't wait to bake something. Your bread looks wonderful - there really is nothing better than homemade bread!
ReplyDeleteI definitely want the book as I much prefer whole grains. Is that bread 100% whole grain or does it have some all purpose flour?
ReplyDeleteLooks great!
I put this on my Christmas list! Your bread looks great!
ReplyDeleteMichele-it really is easy. I promise:) Try it and let me know.
ReplyDeleteKatrina-there is some all purpose flour in the master recipe we tried.
That is some gorgeous bread! I will ask Santa for that cookbook!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to start baking from the book!
ReplyDeleteI loved the first cookbook, so I can only imagine that the second one is even better.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than homemade bread! The loaf you made looks absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOooh, yum! That bread looks perfect and delicious. I've heard and seen that five minute artisan bread a lot before ... I'll have to check that out.
ReplyDeleteYeah pardon my language, but that book baking concept and recipes are BA. I love how lazy it is, and the bread turns out great. The hardest part is remembering to stick around the house while the bread bakes :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the crust of your bread!
ReplyDeletebeautiful bread! I'm a member of the HBin5 group too!!! Hoping to get the book for christmas
ReplyDeleteA perfect loaf! Much, much better than my efforts at breadmaking, sigh :)
ReplyDeleteomg can you come make fresh bread for me - this looks so delicious (and healthy!)
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to checking out Zoe's new book. You've convinced me to try her bread recipe!
ReplyDeleteI baked my first loaf too! Now, I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do next w/ the dough.
ReplyDeleteI looooooooove their first book, just this lasta weekend I've made a ton of bread with their master recipe. Can't wait to explore the new one!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteYour loaf is fantastic and absolutely picture perfect! I'm so excited that you are baking from the new book and find it as easy as ABin5! :)
Thanks so much! ..and I love the picture of us! ;)
Zoë
I do love homemade bread!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made it in ages, so posts like this are so inspiring. I'm taking extra time off this year to bake bread for Thanksgiving, so I love seeing homemade bread posts.
I can't wait to get a copy of the book... Looks like wonderful bread!
ReplyDeleteI really need to pick up that bread cookbook. It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting patiently for my book. It's some where in the mail! I joined the group too. Your bread looks wonderful. Cant wait to make a loaf.
ReplyDeleteStill haven't gotten my PW cookbook. I'm bummed. :(
I'm waiting patiently for my book. It's some where in the mail! I joined the group too. Your bread looks wonderful. Cant wait to make a loaf.
ReplyDeleteStill haven't gotten my PW cookbook. I'm bummed. :(
How fun that you got to meet her. And your bread looks totally perfect.
ReplyDeleteI got a review copy of the book and am soooo excited to try it! Hope my loaf turns out as beautiful as yours!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than homemade bread, looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteyour bread looks FANTASTIC!!
ReplyDeleteThis book is definitely on my want list!
ReplyDeleteI have resisted getting the first book because I have read of so many errors. Glad to know that you love it though and I will give it another look.
ReplyDeleteNext book I am picking up after I am done with this bloody Bread Baker's Apprentice. I have only heard positive from it.
ReplyDeleteMaria, yesterday I saw the book on display and I pondered buying it but you're testimonial and photo of the fluffy bread's center has now convinced me. I'm "all in"!
ReplyDeleteGreat post - That book sounds just right! Your loaf looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Maria:
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the kind words, so sweet of you. Hope everyone knows that Zoe and I are still answering all questions posted to the "Comments" fields on our website (artisanbreadinfive.com), so see you all there!
Jeff Hertzberg
co-author