Finalist for the Guild of Food Writers Specialist or Single Subject Cookbook Award 2020

'If you only have one book about how to make bread, this should really be it.' Nathan Outlaw

'All it takes to make bread is flour, water and salt. To make great bread, add a little Bertinet.' Pierre Koffmann

'Richard never ceases to amaze me with his writing and effortless skills as a baker... whenever I am with him for a coffee, a bite to eat or teaching with him, I always come away with new knowledge... a bread genius.' Angela Hartnett

'Bertinet is a bread guru (this is his sixth book) and this is so calm and instructive, you'll be knocking out brilliant baguettes in no time.' Waitrose

Expert baker Richard Bertinet makes breadmaking easy with his hallmark straightforward approach to achieving the perfect crumb. Richard shares his expertise through every step of the baking process, including the different techniques of fermenting, mixing and working the dough.

From classic and rustic breads to sourdoughs using different flours and ferments, learn how to bake a range of delicious sweet and savoury recipes. They include Cornbread with Manchego Cheese & Chorizo, Saffron & Seaweed Buns and Green Pea Flatbreads to Chocolate, Pistachio & Orange Loaf and Cinnamon Knots. There are also options for gluten-free breads.

With stunning step-by-step photography, simple advice and helpful techniques throughout, Crumb will inspire you, whatever your experience, with the confidence to 'show the dough who's boss'.