Crumb Show & The Dough Who's Boss 2 Books Collection Set by Richard Bertinet - Non Fiction - Mixed Format

Titles in This Set:
Crumb Show The Dough Who's Boss
Dough

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixed lot

Overview:
Two hardback guides from bread expert Richard Bertinet come together in this durable Crumb Show The Dough Who's Boss + Dough collection. Crumb: Show the dough who's boss brings Bertinet’s practical, step-by-step approach to perfect crumb up to date, focusing on fermentation, mixing, and shaping rather than traditional kneading. It empowers home bakers to push for better texture, aroma, and crust with clear demonstrations, from rustic loaves to contemporary breads using different flours and ferments. Its companion volume, Dough, builds a complete foundation: five parent doughs—White, Olive, Brown, Rye and Sweet—serve as launching points for a vast array of breads, from Fougasse for lunch to Ciabatta showpieces, Tomato, Garlic & Basil Bread canapes, and even homemade Doughnuts. Together, this hardcover two-book collection delivers both technique and inspiration, creating a reliable, enjoyable path from novice loaf to confident bake. It’s an ideal gift idea for keen home bakers and a welcome addition to any kitchen library that values craft and flavor.

What Makes This Collection Special:
This two-book collection pairs Bertinet’s signature, no-nonsense method with a rich repertoire of breads that showcase technique in action. Crumb provides a focused study of crumb quality, fermentation times, and dough handling that yields light, open loaves and satisfying texture. Dough expands the journey, turning those foundational skills into a diverse baking toolkit, with repeatable results across different doughs and recipes. The hardcover format, together with the clear, friendly instructions, makes this set a trusted reference for serious home bakers seeking tangible progress. Whether you’re looking to elevate your weekday loaf, craft eye-catching party bread, or simply enjoy a satisfying baking project, this collection offers a coherent, enjoyable reading and baking experience that rewards consistent practice.

Books Included in This Collection:
Crumb Show The Dough Who's Boss
This book distills Bertinet’s practical approach to achieving the perfect crumb. It walks you through the essential steps of dough fermentation, mixing, and shaping, emphasising technique over brute kneading. Expect clear, repeatable guidance that translates into loaf after loaf with a mastery that bread enthusiasts crave. You’ll explore a spectrum of breads—from classic rustic loaves to sourdough variants—crafted with diverse flours and ferments. The result is a confident, hands-on path to bakery-style outcomes in a home kitchen. Each loaf is a small triumph, designed to lift your everyday baking into something memorable.

Dough
Dough serves as the complete foundations manual for home bakers. Bertinet outlines five parent doughs—White, Olive, Brown, Rye and Sweet—and shows how to transform them into a wide variety of breads with practical, approachable methods. From Fougasse for a quick lunch to Ciabatta that steals the show, to Tomato, Garlic & Basil Bread canapes and indulgent Doughnuts, this book invites experimentation while keeping steps simple. It’s a friendly, results-driven guide that demystifies breadmaking, encouraging you to bake more often and to trust your hands to deliver delicious, shareable breads every time.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This set is ideal for ambitious home bakers, culinary hobbyists, and families who love the aroma of fresh bread at home. It suits readers who want practical, attainable techniques that translate into real-world results, as well as gift buyers seeking a premium, durable kitchen library for bread lovers. Fans of craft cooking, aspiring pastry or bread bakers, and those who enjoy “BookTok” or cookbook collections will find both inspiration and tangible skills here. It’s a thoughtful gift for graduates of baking classes, cooks building a home bread program, or anyone who wants to replace supermarket loaves with artisanal, wholesome breads.

Key Benefits:

• Clear, practical bread-baking guidance that improves crumb, crust, and flavor.
• Hands-on techniques focused on fermentation and dough handling rather than kneading.
• A complete, two-book pathway from foundational doughs to bakery-style breads.
• Rich recipe variety, including rustic loaves, sourdough, flatbreads, and sweets.
• Durable hardcover collection—built to endure years of use in the kitchen.
• Great gift idea for bakers, foodies, and collectors seeking quality kitchen reference.
• Consistent reading journey with cohesive terminology and methods across both titles.
• Perfect for display on a kitchen shelf as a collector set.

About the Author:
Richard Bertinet is the author behind these two bread-focused guides. In Crumb: Show the dough who's boss, he shares his hallmark straightforward approach to achieving the perfect crumb, detailing the fermentation, mixing, and dough-work techniques that shape high-quality loaves. The companion Dough expands on his method by presenting five foundational doughs and a broad spectrum of breads, from rustic to contemporary. Across both titles, Bertinet emphasizes practical, hands-on instruction and accessible home baking, encouraging readers to swap supermarket loaves for bakery-quality bread made with confidence in their own kitchens. His work is valued by home bakers for its clear steps, approachable tone, and emphasis on technique that yields dependable, delicious results.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book collection offers a premium, cohesive path to mastering bread at home. You’ll gain one practical reference for building solid technique and another expansive cookbook of recipes that showcase those skills. The durable hardcover format, combined with Bertinet’s engaging, down-to-earth style, makes this set a compelling gift idea and a lasting addition to any baking shelf. Owning both titles means you can progress from fundamentals to a varied repertoire without needing to source multiple volumes, turning everyday baking into a satisfying, creative activity.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.