Confessions of a French Baker: Recipes, Tips and Hints

According to Peter Mayle, life in France has turned him into a true bread lover. After settling in Provence, he quickly forgot about the standard supermarket bread, discovering the enticing world of French bakeries, where bread is elevated to the... status of a second religion. Joining forces with Gérard Ozer, the owner of one of the most renowned Provençal bakeries, Peter Mayle shares insights into baking in the finest French traditions. Together with the author, we will find ourselves inside the bakery to witness the birth of a loaf. We will see the master kneading, rolling out, compressing, and twisting the dough, turning it into delightful products. Additionally, we will receive precise, beautifully illustrated instructions for creating sixteen types of bread: from classic baguettes to loaves made with ingredients such as bacon, cheese, apricots, nuts, garlic, and olives. Bread is one of the oldest sources of joy in the world, and now, carefully following Gérard Ozer's advice, we can easily bring this joy to ourselves, our families, and friends. Read, bake, and enjoy.