Flour Water Salt Yeast

"Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza" by Ken Forkish is a cookbook that provides a comprehensive guide to making artisanal bread and pizza at home. With a focus on simple, high-quality ingredients and traditional techniques, Forkish demystifies the art of baking and empowers readers to create delicious, bakery-quality bread and pizza in their own kitchens.

Some of the most important points covered in the book include:

• The basics of bread baking, including essential tools, ingredients, and techniques
• The process of creating and maintaining a sourdough starter, and how to use it to make a variety of breads
• Recipes for a variety of breads, from basic sourdough to focaccia, baguettes, and more
• A detailed guide to making Neapolitan-style pizza at home, including instructions for making dough, shaping and topping the pizza, and cooking it in a home oven
• Tips and tricks for achieving a perfect crust, crumb, and flavor in every loaf of bread and pizza.

Details of the book:

• Author: Ken Forkish
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Pages: 272
• Format: Hardcover
• Other relevant information: Award-winning cookbook, praised by both home bakers and professional chefs for its clear, detailed instructions and delicious recipes. Contains beautiful, full-color photographs of finished bread and pizza.