"The bible for bread baking." -- Washington Post "Rarely has such a book of such simplicity underscored so well the joy of culinary discovery." -- Bon Appetit "Brown offers over 100 easy-to-follow recipes developed in the kitchens of the United States' oldest Zen monastery, as well as his unique perspective on baking with care and enjoying the results. [His] simple instructions and readily available ingredients will inspire both beginners and experienced bakers." -- Library Journal "This was the first cookbook I ever bought for myself, back when it was first published. To this day, I consider The Tassajara Bread Book to have been a major influence not just on my cooking and baking, but on my attitude and philosophy about food in general. Thank you, Ed Brown, for this lasting gift." -- Mollie Katzen , author of The Moosewood Cookbook and The Enchanted Broccoli Forest "This book continues to be a significant resource, offering a timeless path toward enlightenment and reminding us of the resilience and hope that can be found in the act of baking.

" --from the foreword by Sarah Owens " This little book has long been a guide for those who want to bake but don't know where to begin, as well as for those who want to go beyond and discover not just recipes but bread making itself." -- Deborah Madison , author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone.