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This is a comprehensive non-fiction baking guide focused on bread and pizza. Its central purpose is to teach home bakers how to craft world-class loaves and pies using simple ingredients and reliable methods. It’s written for curious readers and kitchen hobbyists who want to elevate everyday baking, with an inviting, practical tone that makes the craft approachable and rewarding. The content is presented as a thorough, recipe-driven education. Recipes are tested in a home oven and accompanied by precise, scalable formulas, including baker’s percentages, to take the guesswork out of measurement. The book covers straight dough approaches, then builds to more advanced techniques like pre-ferments (biga and poolish) and a levain starter made from flour and water. It also guides pizza lovers through doughs, sauces, and two kitchen-friendly methods using either a pizza stone or a cast-iron skillet. Alongside recipes, readers gain a clear understanding of tools, timing, and fermentation concepts that set artisan bread apart. Readers will find a structured, practical reading experience that blends technique with real-life scheduling. The instruction is accessible yet thorough, helping you move from basic breads to deeply flavorful, naturally leavened loaves, and from simple pizzas to restaurant-quality pies at home. The layout emphasizes hands-on learning, with opportunities to experim