100 recetas de pan de pueblo. Ibán Yarza

«100 recetas de pan de pueblo» is the book by Ibán Yarza (Grijalbo) that brings together the largest catalogue of traditional Spanish bread: 100 recipes explained step by step with more than 800 photographs, designed so that anyone can bake them at home. If you want to learn to make truly artisan bread — loaves, Galician bread, candeal, cocas and pastries — this is the reference manual to keep to hand. The book is written in Spanish.

What you'll find in the book

For the first time, the recipes for rustic village bread are explained with the home baker in mind, clearly and simply, with an endless repertoire of easy tips and techniques. Guided by Ibán Yarza, one of the leading popularisers of home baking in Spanish, you will explore the surprising variety of breads from every corner of the country:

• Galician bread, with its moist crumb, and the delicate crumb of candeal or sobado bread.
• The classic rustic village loaves and olive oil flatbreads (tortas de aceite).
• The world of sweet and savoury cocas and pastries: roscón de Reyes, coca de Sant Joan, ensaimada, and more.
• Seasonal specialities that use local, seasonal produce.

All of it accompanied by more than 800 step-by-step photographs that make even the most demanding doughs accessible, tackling in an enjoyable, fun way the mission of sharing the treasure of Spain's traditional bread.

Who is this book for?

For those starting out in home baking who want clear recipes that take nothing for granted, and also for the keen amateur baker looking to expand their repertoire with authentic regional breads. You don't need a professional oven or unusual ingredients: flour, water, salt, yeast or sourdough, and a willingness to knead.

Book details

• Author: Ibán Yarza
• Publisher: Grijalbo
• ISBN: 9788417338640
• Contents: 100 recipes + more than 800 step-by-step photographs

Beyond a recipe collection, «100 recetas de pan de pueblo» is also a journey through the baking culture of each region: it explains where each bread comes from, which flours and fermentations define it and how to adapt it to your home oven. That is why it works just as well as a day-to-day reference as it does a read for understanding why good home-made bread is within anyone's reach with a little practice.

Frequently asked questions about «100 recetas de pan de pueblo»

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. The recipes are explained with the home baker in mind, step by step and with photographs, without taking any term or technique for granted.

Do you need sourdough?

Not for all of them. The book includes breads with yeast and breads with sourdough, so you can start with the simplest and progress at your own pace.

How many recipes and photos does it have?

It brings together 100 recipes from Spain's baking heritage, illustrated with more than 800 step-by-step photographs.

What types of bread does it cover?

Galician bread, candeal or sobado, rustic village loaves, olive oil flatbreads, sweet and savoury cocas, and pastries such as roscón de Reyes or ensaimada.

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