Crusty baguettes, tender brioche, and flaky croissants are some of the world's most delicious and beloved breads--and now you can make them yourself in your own kitchen! This top choice in baking books simplifies the French bread-making process for beginners, providing everything you need to re-create your boulangerie favorites.

What sets this French baking cookbook apart:

• French bread basics--Learn what makes French bread so special, what important baking terms mean, and which tools and ingredients you'll need to have on hand to start baking.
• Step-by-step instructions--Find detailed directions and expert tips for the entire French bread-making process, from combining ingredients and kneading dough to adding finishing touches and baking to perfection.
• 20 beginner-friendly recipes--Discover straightforward recipes for a mouthwatering variety of French breads--plus a handful of bonus recipes that feature your finished bakes, like Pain Perdu with Whipped Crème Fraiche.

Capture the magic of a Parisian bakery at home with this instructional French cookbook.