No Need to Knead : Handmade Italian Breads in 90 Minutes

by Suzanne Dunaway

Excellent Book

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Food, Ebooks

192 pages, Hardcover

First published November 10, 1999

Reviews

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book at the library and decided to check it out because of the title. My husband spent 2 years in Italy and LOVES Italian bread. I've dabbled a little in making American-style bread, but have been searching for a way to make those crusty, chewy breads that my husband adores. This book opened the door to "artisan" breads for me, and how easy they can be! I never knew that bread could be made without lots of kneading and hours of rising. There are several recipes for Italian breads, as well as pizza crust, with explanations as to the difference. The author also includes other recipes, but they weren't what I was looking for. My only complaint in this book is that there are no photographs. The author has included nice drawings and paintings of the recipes, but an actual photograph would be nice. This book is out of print, but there are several newer books, by other authors, using similar techniques. Thanks to Suzanne Dunaway for opening my eyes to the possibilities!

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title is strictly true; the recipes don't require kneading, though some of them do require vigorous mixing.

The focaccia recipe (the author's signature) is a particular favourite of mine, and it's worth doing the overnight version to get the extra flavour from the slow ferment.

The pizza dough is also good, though I make it using half wholemeal flour.

[Bo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breadmaking Done Easy.

I bought the Kindle version, but like the recipes so well I’m going to buy the paper version. Fabulous take on bread recipes, plus marvelous tapenades and more.

[Jerri Lynn Leader · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are really good recipes in the book. It's not really what I expected, thought there would be better recipes and not what was written. It's not something I would recommend.

[Jan Winje · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never buy store bread. This book is not only fun to read, it has completely changed my attitude towards baking. I use a recipe from this book at least once a week. Thank you, Ms Dunaway.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for experimenting and exploring artisan bread without sourdough starter. The focaccia recipe is my #1 although I return to this book often for inspiration.

[Juliet Chase · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like the author I spent some time in Italy eating really fabulous bread only to return to the States with no source to feed the new addiction. These recipes are the closest I've come to the flat breads and table breads I experienced in Tuscany. That alone would be a reason to rave but the fact that they are easier and quicker than 'normal' bread recipes means I don't make anything else! I recommend getting a true french baguette pan though - the ones with the little tiny holes because it will take great to magnificent.

[AdultNonFiction Teton County Library · Rating 2 out of 5]

TCL Call#: Not in collection

Madeleine: 2 stars
Eh - the recipies were OK. Wasn't too impressed with the quality or taste of the bread but I guess lazy girl baking is better than no baking at all, right?

[Shayna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is wonderful, I have made a few of the breads and they all turned our perfectly!

[Madeleine · Rating 3 out of 5]

TCL - no holdings

[Lynette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bread recipes and tips gallore. Can't wait to try some that I read about. I was some good bread with a GREAT crust.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book that will make most bread bakers suffer a coronary. I dare you to read this book, make one of the breads from this book and say the traditional way is better.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've learned to make bread with a "crunch". I love all the recipes.

[Elizabeth Schechter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of really good, really EASY bread recipes.