I appreciated that this book goes into the history and science behind the ingredients and that it also included how to navigate gluten free attempts. As someone who has tried to make bread, the inclusion of sections like troubleshooting and how to know when it's done were incredibly helpful since this can be a challenging task. I also liked that it wasn't sourdough heavy since that's not everyone's preference.

Terrific guide if you are interested in learning to making bread. This does walk you through all the steps and techniques. Very helpful.

I really liked the history and back story of how bread was made . I also enjoyed the easy break down of the recipes, I thought it was easier to make and really enjoyed it.

A book that will be hot with the latest fad of making homemade bread, especially sourdough. The book starts with an interesting history of bread and some of the tools and equipment used in bread making. The book was very informative and filled with an array of tips, photos, and recipes to help the reader succeed on their quest to make the perfect loaf. I like that it included photo's and troubleshooting that can impact the perfect loaf, I liked that while you get recipes, you also get lots of instructions to help avoid problems with your bread. I think that is important. This book includes a variety of bread forms from many different cultures. Definitely would recommend.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing

While I'm mostly looking for recipes the start of this book was interesting as well. The history of bread not so much but the part about what issues cause which problems all the more.
The recipes are clear and have a lot of variety to them. I'll definitely try the chocolate bread.
A few references to pages weren't done yet.

Complete Starter Guide to Making Bread is basically a bread encyclopedia. There was a ton of information that, in my opinion, would have been impressive even for non-beginner break makers! Hawkins really made sure that it was the ultimate Starter Guide to bread making and it was clear she didn’t want anybody to feel overwhelmed or out of their league. The recipes included were great with a good combination of the basics and some not so basic recipes to challenge people!

The book starts with an interesting history of bread and some of the tools and equipment used in bread making. I liked that while you get recipes, you also get lots of instructions to help avoid problems with your bread.

The perfect starter guide as it says. As an experienced baker, I would probably not use it a lot, but it has a lot of advice about how to make things go "right" or to fix things that have gone wrong. Almost half the book is instructions about flour, how to bake, using yeast, etc. The other half is recipes for all kinds of breads from basic to brioche. This would make a fantastic gift for a college graduate, newlywed, or someone starting out in life. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

This was a very detailed guide to bread making. Approximately half of the book was the history of bread as well as techniques and troubleshooting for breadmaking. I appreciate that Hawkins is well-researched in the subject, which adds to the reliability of the content in the book. Though I wasn't really interested in the history, I definitely think that it is a good addition.

If you want to buy one book on bread making, this is it!
4.5⭐'s

Kathryn literally included anything you ever wanted to know about making bread. She did a great job of walking you through a brief history of bread with historical facts by countries/regions. Throughout the book you learn all about tips, tricks, techniques used to achieved desired bread shapes/consistentcies. I absolutely loved that Kathryn included all the different ingredient alternatives for those with food sensitivity or allergies, how they affect the baking process and how to accommodate the recipes.

I would have give it 5 stars, but the recipe for the sourdough starter had added dried yeast, when traditionally you would grow your own yeast with flour and water by itself. However, it is a faster way to create your own sourdough dough starter in a pinch, where you have more control over the sourness of the dough. Also, the recipe for corn tortillas has added oil into the mixture, making more of a flour/corn tortilla hybrid. Traditionally corn tortillas do not contain any oil.

Overall, it was a great book for begginer and even the more experienced bakers.

I have always wanted to try making some bread and this book is just what I needed. It is filled with wonderful information, techniques, tips and of course plenty of recipes to try. It is everything I would wany and expect from a book like this one and I will treasure it and use it often.

The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients I can get from any supermarket. The techniques have helped me greatly and I feel I may even me getting good at this bread making and enjoying it too.

Thank you NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Excellent! finally a book that lives up to its title! 51% of the book was actually teaching the basics of breadmaking & the rest easy to follow recipes.
what stood out for me -
- types of wheat & non-wheat flours explained (i had no idea ao many exist, & why/which to ise where).
- fixing beginner issues (how often do i have dough that's sticky & misbehaving & i have no idea - well now i know where to go look up on my errors & fix them & save that dough!)
- how to defrost (& freeze & store)
- 1st time I saw someone talk about using an airfryer for making a few buns/small loaf!!! i never thought this was an option.

basically a lot of the information hd me going oh wow, is that so? as a beginner, this is a fantastic book. also, well-written & clearly explained.

I want to master making various homemade breads and this was a great resource for that! There are TONS of different recipes-some intimating to me personally, some I feel I could master over time. The instruction in the recipes is easy to follow and straightforward for even the most novice of bread bakers! The full color photos are a great bonus as well.

I'm new to bread making. My Mama has always made some amazing breads in my lifetime. I was excited to tell her about this book. This book was so informative, I started learning right away. Both of us learned new ways, techniques and recipes. Everything was so easy to understand and to follow, even for a newbie like me. The book does a great job of explaining everything needed to get started with the basics and what you need along the way. It shows everything from simple to gourmet types of bread. I was excited for the Pita recipe but my favorite is the banana nut bread. This will be your new favorite kitchen essential. Makes a great gift idea for any baker in your life.

This cookbook contains very easy recipes that are worth purchasing. If you enjoy cooking, this book is perfect for you. The recipes are straightforward to prepare. If you love bread this is the book for you.

Thank you NetGalley, Chapel Publishing, IMM Lifestyle and Kathryn Hawkins, the Author for this ARC.

This is the best cookbook about bread making that you can get! It’s also the most complete and easy to navigate.
It filled with wonderful breads from around the world. The techniques are well explained as are the recipes.
I couldn’t not mention the quality of the lovely photographs as they make those breads look so appetizing!

This book gets a 5 star rating!

This is a great Bread making book which helps any age baker or new to baking bread. New bread recipes which is easy to follow techniques with appropriate photos to show how the loaf of bread should look. Baking bread can be baked in an Air Fryer or slow cooker. Great book for the book shelf or to give as a gift.

Complete Starter Guide to Making Bread focuses on the ins and outs of baking bread.

The Sections are
A Brief History of Bread and Making Bread
Essential Ingredients
Equipment
Basic Techniques
Troubleshooting
Recipes

Each recipe has a little recipe blurb, how much it makes, preparation time, cooking time, ingredients, and directions accompanied by a photo. The cookbook is very through on those wanting to start their bread making journey. All the breads of drastically different but basic to get the hang of the basics before getting more advanced with differing flavor components.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A great introduction to baking bread. I look forward to exploring the recipes and advice this book has to offer further.

I have never baked bread but after reading this cookbook I would feel comfortable trying it. I liked the section on troubleshooting because baking mishaps occur and it’s helpful to know why so it can be fixed. The recipes were wonderful and offered a great variety. The appliance section was very informative.

I found this cookbook to be a great addition to everyone’s kitchen.

Thank you to NetGalley and Fox Chapel Publishing for this ARC.