"Zoe Francois and Jeff Hertzberg took the baking world by storm when they proved that homemade yeast
... dough could be stored in the refrigerator to use whenever you need it, launching a series with more than three-quarters of a million copies in print. Now theyve done it again with [this book], a cookbook with savory, sweet, healthy, and decadent recipes for every occasion. Every culture has its great bread traditions for holidays and celebrations--Christmas loaves from Italy, Germany, and Scandinavia; Hanukkah doughnuts from Israel; Ramadan pita from Turkey; and Easter breads from the British Isles and the Czech Republic, to name a few. The book is chock-full of fragrant, yeasted treats made for celebrations and special occasions. All the old standbys are here, plus delicious discovers from around the world. All were too time-consuming and painstaking to make at home--until now. In one hundred clear and concise recipes that build on the successful formula of the bestselling Bread in Five Minutes a Day series, [this book] adapts Zoe and Jeff's ingenious approach for high-moisture stored dough for these special breads from around the globe. With its color photographs of every bread and step-by-step instructions, [this book] is a feast for the eyes as well. You'll wow your family and friends--with just five minutes a day of active preparation time."-- Back cover. Read More