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No More Bricks - Successful Whole Grain Bread Made Quick & Easy
Part One contains all the how-to's and why-to's of whole grains and breadmaking - from milling your own flour (or not) to the best way to slice your bread. It even includes a Quick Start Guide so you can start making bread right away, before you read the book.
Part Two contains detailed instructions of how to make bread with ANY type of mixer or machine, or by hand. Each recipe is scaled in four different batch sizes (1,2,3, or 6 loaves), so you can fit the capacity of your machine, without the guess work! Once you've mastered the basics, you can follow my suggestions for creating your own unique bread recipes on the reproducible blank recipe chart. 148 pages with 75 photos.
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The Reviews Are In
for No More Bricks!
Excerpted review by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
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"This 146-page guide...is packed full of easy-to-follow instructions, fascinating information about the how's and why's of bread-baking, and a number of clear, black-and-white photographs to reinforce what the author is explaining. It's a large paperback book (8½ x 11") ... No More Bricks! is divided into two parts. In part one, "Bread Class," the author takes the reader on a journey of ... topics like: "What makes bread so hard?" "The case for grinding your own flour," "Mysterious Gluten," and my personal favorite, "Getting to know grains and flours." I had no idea there were so many different kinds of wheat and other grains. The brief history of the grains (as well as the story of white flour) is explored. Told with humor and wit, this part of the book is just plain fun to read, as well as educational. All of the basic reasons bread doesn't turn out--and what to do to fix it--are included. Answers to questions like why it's important to knead the bread for a certain length of time or which mixer is best for your needs makes the whole process understandable for even a "clueless" beginner.
Besides being a unique and practical bread-making book, I found No More Bricks! to be the perfect textbook for a unit study on wheat--from grain to bread...
The book was exceptionally complete, easy to follow, and a delight to read. As a veteran of bread-baking, I highly recommend No More Bricks! Product review by Susan K. Marlow, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC, February 2009
I did it! I did it! I made 6 loaves of bread yesterday and I have to admit I am quite proud of myself! They tasted great, looked good and the family enjoyed it! Thank you for your wonderful tips!
--Cynthia M, Overland Park, KS
We LOVE your book! I had no idea that it contained the treasure trove of information it does! I just assumed it was another book of recipes. You did a fantastic job making everything so understandable – good mental pictures with your analogies as well as real pictures. It’s great!!! I have my girls help with bread occasionally but this will really help me teach them all they really need to know. I am telling my friends they should get a copy too.
--Martha K, Kansas
I just want you to know that I believe your No More Bricks book is the best ever. I just got my Bosch mixer and Nutra Mill both of which I love. I ordered a book to help me better understand but was still having problems and confusion. Then I went ahead and decided to make one more investment and bought yours. It is the best, superb beyond any other. I have read it twice and keep it close when I'm following one of your receipes. I just started all this less then a month ago after I lost my job. This certainly has helped keep me motivated and the success with your wonderful instructions give me 3 beautiful loaves of whole wheat oatmeal bread today. I can't wait until my husband comes home so we can both enjoy the bread together. Thank you, Ria B.
Thanks Lori, Your thoughts and advice have been invaluable! By the way, I don't know if I have mentioned this to you, but my bread-making friends and I joke (more truth than joke) that your book is second to the Bible when it comes to managing our households. When it comes to all of our cookbooks, yours is referred to as the Bible of Bread-Making! Jodee from OH
I just wanted to write you and say thank you so much for your wonderful and inspiring book!
I have been grinding grains and making my own bread for over a year now. I have had mixed experiences with various recipes. I bought your book and I read it cover to cover before I attempted anything. Today was my first attempt. I made 5 loaves of whole wheat oatmeal bread and a double batch of cinnamon rolls. I was very pleased... Thank you so much! My kids ALL LOVED the cinnamon rolls.... I substituted soy margarine and soy milk for the recipe and they were outstanding!
Thank you so much... Really, thank you!
I am a home schooling mom to 10 kids and several with food allergies (nuts, dairy, eggs). Cooking is always a challenge for such a large family and allergies too. I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes. Do you have any other books out there? I would love more recipes...
Thank you again and God Bless you!
Sandy in Michigan
I bought your No More Bricks! book at the KC homeschool conference in April. After a few years of up and down bread making experineces, I have finally figured it out! (thanks to you!). your book is great and has all of the detailed information that I need. thank you! Sherri S.
Lori, I purchased your book last year and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It's so easy to understand; you have written to the novice (which is so helpful)and I appreciate the straightforwardness of your instructions. I am teaching a bread class,October 9th, as part of an ongoing preparedness class for my local church group. I would like to include the three pages on the Secrets of Perfect Bread Dough from your book in their handout packet, if I may. I will show them how to do the "gluten window" test and explain the other items, but thought if they could have something to refer to later, it would be good. Thank you for your efforts in helping the rest of us find success in breadmaking. Stephanie G., Santa Clara, Utah
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