This book brings together a fabulous collection of breads from all over the globe. Recipes are gathered from every continent, from traditional favorites to hidden treasures. A clear and concise introduction outlines the basic principles behind bread-making and describes, in an easy-to-follow, photographic step-by-step format, the basics of bread making from mixing dough to baking the loaf. A round up of equipment, from baking pans to bannetons, completes the section. The recipes cover all the traditional favorites, such as English Muffins, Bagels or Croissants, as well as more unusual ideas such as Sicillian Scroll, Russian Potato Bread and Sunshine Loaf. Every recipe is illustrated with a color picture showing what the finished bread should look like.