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Savoring a loaf of fragrant, warm-from-the-oven bread is one of life's great pleasures. Now you too can experience the joys of home-baked bread—without all the hassle and mess of traditional bread recipes. Taking recent advances in slow-rise, no-knead bread making to a whole new level, award-winning cookbook author Nancy Baggett serves up 75 of the easiest, tastiest bread recipes ever developed.

Baggett's recipes involve no complicated procedures, no special equipment or baking expertise — and, of course, no kneading. The secret to her method is in the science: During a long slow rise, the dough actually kneads itself developing wonderful flavors. With one bowl, one spoon, a few simple steps and minimal kitchen clean-up you'll be on your way to delicious bread, even if you've never baked bread before.

Inside this book, you'll discover terrific recipes for every taste and ocassion. Enjoy loaves with the aromas and textures of today's best artisan bread, like crusty rosemary focaccia, ciabatta and baguettes, plus buttery bioche and other European classics. Savor all-American favorites like San Francisco-style sourdough and cinnamon-raisin bread. Stay healthy with hearty multigran boule, 100 percent whole wheat-honey bread and gluten-free faux rye bread. And indulge with panettone, spiced cranberry orange coffeecake and other sweet breads. You'll even find recipes for bread-making kits you can give as gifts!

About the Author: Nancy Baggett is a baking expert, food journalist and best-selling cookbook author.