Baking by Hand: Make the Best Artisanal Breads and Pastries Better Without a Mixer

A & J King’s humble storefront and artistically quirky interiors belie their status as top bread makers in the Northeast carried by some of the best restaurants and gourmet stores in the country, including Whole Foods.

Authors Andy and Jackie King believe you make better bread at home without a mixer, using the same folding technique they use to make their amazing bread in the bakery. It doesn’t require big muscles or more time and the baking process is more rewarding using their four fold kneading technique.

Andy and Jackie feature their best one hundred recipes including their regionally famous sourdough, a perfectly chewy and crusty olive packed ciabatta, and an earthy, healthy and wonderful multigrain loaf. And that’s only half the story. They claim to make the best croissant you will ever eat, which made James Martin from the UK Cooking Channel exclaim, “I haven’t seen baking like this since I worked in France,” while filming a segment on the best bakeries on the East Coast.

With all of Andy and Jackie’s innovative methods and best recipes you’ll be able to cook incredible loaves and treats at home and truly by hand.