This is a bread book for people who really, really love bread in all its wondrous forms—but who also might be intimidated by the word “starter.” The recipes, tips, and tricks in 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die come from expert dough workers and bread magicians who’ve put in the hours of kneading, proofing, stretching, folding, and baking to perfect these recipes, all in the oh-so-noble name of good bread.

Get ready to bake your way through some of the most mouthwatering bread recipes, including:

Beginner’s Sourdough from Maurizio Leo (@theperfectloaf) Foccacia from Joanne Chang (Flour Bakery) Bagels from Andrew Dana (Call Your Mother Deli) Croissants from Dominique Ansel Ultimate Dinner Rolls from Tessa Arias (@Handletheheat) Matzah from Duff Goldman Baguette from Shawn Bergin (Bakery Four) Pita from Alon Shaya And so much more!

Because who has time for the third-best bagel recipe or so-so sourdough? Not you! So bake up these awesome, accessible breads now. Before you die.

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