The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking

by Rick Curry

In the tradition of The Tassajara Bread Book , Brother Curry combines 80 mouth-watering recipes for bread--gathered from Jesuit brothers around the world--with his spiritual insights on meditation through bread-baking.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 2, 1995

Reviews

[Blanca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brother Curry is engaging and wholistic in his guide to baking bread. My favorite bread book so far as it inspires, teaches and engages the reader and reminds us of the opportunity to make any practice a spiritual meditation. Even if you don't bake anything, it is still a nourishing read and contrary to the assumption that it is only American and European breads, Native American, Jewish, Indian and South American recipes are shared.

[Mary Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a book about a hobby I love: breadmaking. I started reading it to try the recipes, but I really enjoyed the parts in between about saints, different places he visited to get the recipes and different holiday seasons in the church. I also found the one armed monk and interesting person to teach me how to make bread. I made it my mission to try each recipe and so far I’ve made 4. By the time you read this i hope to have tried 12 or more recipes. If you love baking bread you will love this book!

[Beth Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay. This one is an eye-catcher on the cook book rack in the kitchen. There are some terrific bread recipes in here, but what makes this a great book are the stories throughout. He talks about the Jesuit tradition of providing bread to the poor, how he developed friendships, and the calming ritual of breadmaking.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is easily my favorite bread cookbook. My copy has so many tabs and spine cracks, it is actually rather hilarious. Most recipes have been made many, many times, and have become family favorites.

[Cynthia Wheelehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just delicious....

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't actually tried the recipes yet, but it is a very entertaining read for a cookbook. He also imparts a lot of general bread making tips and troubleshooting advice.

[Penelope Marzec · Rating 5 out of 5]

The recipes are great but the small histories are interesting, too. A very worthwhile addition to my cookbook collection.

[Nicole Vazquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mashed potatoes in the cinnamon rolls. Need I say more?