The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

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  • Tassajara yeasted bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: whole wheat flour; honey; active dry yeast
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  • Rye-oatmeal bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: molasses; dried milk; rye flour; rolled oats; whole wheat flour; active dry yeast; unbleached white flour
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  • Sesame bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: whole wheat flour; honey; unbleached white flour; dried milk; sesame meal; active dry yeast
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  • White egg bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: honey; unbleached white flour; eggs; active dry yeast; butter; dried milk
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  • Potato bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: honey; potatoes; active dry yeast; dried milk; unbleached white flour
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  • Summer Swedish rye bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: dried milk; anise seeds; whole wheat flour; unbleached white flour; oranges; rye flour; honey; active dry yeast; caraway seeds
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  • Cornmeal-millet bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: active dry yeast; cornmeal; honey; corn oil; unbleached white flour; whole wheat flour; millet flour
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  • Oatmeal bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: honey; unbleached white flour; dried milk; rolled oats; whole wheat flour; active dry yeast
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  • Millet bread

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    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: millet; whole wheat flour; dried milk; honey; active dry yeast; unbleached white flour
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  • Banana sandwich bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea
    • Ingredients: ground cinnamon; oranges; dried milk; unbleached white flour; bananas; whole wheat flour; honey; active dry yeast
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  • Cinnamon raisin bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea
    • Ingredients: dried milk; active dry yeast; whole wheat flour; raisins; honey; ground cinnamon
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  • Nut or seed bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: sunflower seeds; honey; active dry yeast; walnuts; dried milk; whole wheat flour
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  • Fruit bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea
    • Ingredients: whole wheat flour; dried peaches; dates; honey; active dry yeast; prunes; dried apples; dried apricots; dried milk
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  • Cheese bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: active dry yeast; cheddar cheese; store-cupboard ingredients; dried milk; unbleached white flour; whole wheat flour
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  • A French bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory; French
    • Ingredients: unbleached white flour; whole wheat flour; sugar; active dry yeast
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  • Ricotta olive bolso

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Pizza & calzones; Italian
    • Ingredients: green olives; ricotta cheese; cheddar cheese; unbleached white flour; active dry yeast; dried milk; garlic; dried oregano; honey
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  • Focaccio

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory; Italian
    • Ingredients: whole wheat flour; active dry yeast; unbleached white flour; sage
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  • Egg wash

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Ingredients: eggs; milk
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  • Yeasted breakfast bread dough

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet
    • Ingredients: store-cupboard ingredients; honey; dried milk; active dry yeast; unbleached white flour
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  • Swedish tea ring

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea; Swedish
    • Ingredients: active dry yeast; store-cupboard ingredients; honey; prunes; ground cinnamon; dried milk; unbleached white flour
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  • Powdered sugar glaze

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Frostings & fillings
    • Ingredients: confectioner's sugar; milk
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  • Cinnamon rolls

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea
    • Ingredients: store-cupboard ingredients; dried milk; raisins; active dry yeast; unbleached white flour; ground cinnamon; honey
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  • Pecan nut rolls

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea
    • Ingredients: butter; brown sugar; active dry yeast; pecans; dried milk; raisins; honey; unbleached white flour; store-cupboard ingredients; ground cinnamon
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  • English muffins

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & rolls, savory
    • Ingredients: unbleached white flour; active dry yeast; honey; dried milk; store-cupboard ingredients
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  • Lemon twist bread

    from The Tassajara Bread Book The Tassajara Bread Book by Edward Espe Brown

    • Categories: Bread & buns, sweet; Afternoon tea
    • Ingredients: active dry yeast; dried milk; honey; unbleached white flour; raisins; lemons; nutmeg; store-cupboard ingredients; confectioner's sugar; eggs
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Notes about this book

  • FeastsandFestivals on June 22, 2012

    Worth owning for the recipe for fresh fruit cake alone...

Notes about Recipes in this book

  • "Oriental" spice muffins

    • cpauldin on May 28, 2014

      Made just as described, using white whole wheat flour. Sprinkled almond slices on top. Light and delicious!

  • Mustard gingerbread

    • hirsheys on November 19, 2017

      This was interesting and not terribly sweet - feels like a quick bread rather than a dessert. That said, I ran out of molasses, so I had to replace about half of the molasses with barley malt syrup. Since the gingerbread had no additional sugar, the lack of molasses may have contributed to the lack of sweetness.

  • O-konomi-yaki

    • mjes on April 19, 2018

      This was my introduction to O-konomi-yaki when the original book was new and I lived in San Francisco. True, I treat the ingredient list as suggestions using what I have on hand and want to get rid of. True, I've tried recipes that are a bit better ... evaporated milk isn't my favorite ingredient. But this is still my go-to recipe especially when making the pancakes for/with grandchildren.

  • Peach kuchen

    • mjes on April 23, 2018

      This recipe has been one of my three go-to potluck desserts for more than 40 years. Absolutely love it with its perfect balance of base, custard and peaches.

  • Tibetan barley bread

    • mjes on April 23, 2018

      For years this was my go-to unleavened bread for open-faced sandwiches. But then I am very fond of barley breads. It is also a wonderful bread to serve plain with soups - no butter needed. However, I can no longer make this without laughing at a major fail of a housemate - don't try substituting alfalfa flour, it makes a very dry, crumbly green loaf.

  • Cheesecake cookies

    • mjes on April 23, 2018

      Lemon cheesecake bars? What's not to love? I've not found a better recipe since this cookbook first came out (1970). And, yes, it is worth making sure your flour is fresh.

  • Flaky biscuits

    • Jenjeanh on March 12, 2020

      These were as flaky as stated and should be the one I use consistently. I used butter.

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  • ISBN 10 039474196X
  • ISBN 13 9780394741963
  • Linked ISBNs
  • Published Jan 01 1991
  • Format Paperback
  • Page Count 146
  • Language English
  • Edition Revised edition
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
  • Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc

Publishers Text

The Tassajara Bread Book has been a favorite among renowned chefs and novice bakers alike for more than thirty years. In this deluxe edition, the same gentle, clear instructions and wonderful recipes are presented in a new paperback format with an updated interior design. Deborah Madison, author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, says, “This little book has long been a guide for those who want to bake but don’t know where to begin, as well as for those who want to go beyond and discover not just recipes, but bread making itself.”

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