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Bake This Book

Sourhouse
Sourdough
Cookbooks
Sourdough Baking
Baking Culture
Cookbook
Community Cooking
Pizza
Sourdough Bread
Gluten-Free Baking
Industrial Design
Balthazar Bakery
Pastry
Cookbook Publishing
Same Day Sourdough
Tartine Bread
Fermentation
The Tassajara Bread Book
Sourdough Recipes
Culinary Education
Home Baking

Are we in the glorious final days of the physical cookbook just as interest in the ancient art of sourdough baking is at an all time high? Hopefully not, but if we are let celebrate what make cookbooks, especially bread cookbooks the lynchpin of the kitchen...counterculture if you will.For bread bakers and all lovers of cookbooks, the Bake this Book podcast discusses the bread cookbooks that will ... more

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Erik Fabian talks with Andrew Janjigian about his new cookbook, Breaducation: The Science and Practice of Baking Bread at Home.

Andrew Janjigian is the head baker at Wordloaf, the twice-weekly, IACP-nominated newsletter about bread, grain, and bakin... more

Erik Fabian talks with Edward Espe Brown about his classic guide to baking and Zen, The Tassajara Bread Book.

Edward Espe Brown is a Zen priest, meditation instructor, teacher of vegetarian cooking classes, and the author of a long list of books abo... more

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Erik Fabian talks with Andrew Coe about his new book, American Bread: A History.

Andrew Coe is a Brooklyn-based writer and independent scholar of American food history. He and his wife, Jane Ziegelman, wrote A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the ... more

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Erik Fabian talks with Samuel Fromartz about his 2014 memoir, In Search of the Perfect Loaf: A Home Baker's Odyssey, and how his baking has evolved in the 12 years since.

Sam Fromartz is a journalist who has spent four decades covering food, farmin... more

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Andrew Janjigian
Head baker at Wordloaf, cookbook author, and former Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen editor
Wordloaf
Episode: Andrew Janjigian - Breaducation: The Science and Practice of Baking Bread at Home
Edward Espe Brown
Zen priest, meditation instructor, vegetarian cooking teacher, and author of books about food and Zen
San Francisco Zen Center
Episode: Edward Espe Brown - The Tassajara Bread Book (55th Anniversary)
Andrew Coe
Brooklyn-based writer and independent scholar of American food history.
University of California Press
Episode: Andrew Coe - American Bread: A History
Samuel Fromartz
Journalist, author, and baker who covers food, farming, and the environment
Food & Environment Reporting Network
Episode: Samuel Fromartz - In Search of the Perfect Loaf
Rose Wilde
Los Angeles chef, writer, founder of Red Bread, author of Bread and Roses
Bread and Roses author; Red Bread founder
Episode: Rose Wilde: Bread and Roses (Live at the 2026 Kneading Conference)
Tom Cucuzza
Self-taught sourdough baker, The Sourdough Journey
The Sourdough Journey
Episode: Cookbook Debate: Tartine Bread (w/ Tom & Eric)
Erik Pallant
Author of Sourdough Culture
Allegheny College
Episode: Cookbook Debate: Tartine Bread (w/ Tom & Eric)
Jennifer Lapidus
Founder and principal of Carolina Ground Flour Mill
Carolina Ground Flour Mill
Episode: Jennifer Lapidus - Southern Ground: Reclaiming Flavor Through Stone-Milled Flour
Miro van Vreckem
Belgian baker, owner of Elt Bakeri in Solia, Norway
Elt Bakeri, Solia, Norway
Episode: Miro van Vreckem - The Sourdough Baking Book: From Sourdough Starter to Stunning Breads and Pastries

Host

Erik Fabian
Host of Bake This Book; co-founder of Sourhouse; home baker.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Awesome and awesome

    Great content, great

    Conversations…. Library keep growing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Habanosman
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love this podcast

    Every episode of this podcast is fabulous. I learned so much from Erik and his guests. I really really hope that this podcast continues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DeborahWeaver
    Canada6 months ago
  • Bake this Book

    Again a tremendous amount of sourdough information . Season 2 qualifies for five stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GDN_72
    Canada6 months ago
  • Super informative!

    What a great podcast! I love the format of going book by book!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mellownote13
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Blew through the entire season and I’m about to listen all over again. Packed with information and resources. Eric is a terrific interviewer. Guests are knowledgable, experienced and personable. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SourdoughEma
    United Statesa year ago

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Episodes are informative and friendly, with strong practical baking takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's conversational style and depth of guest knowledge.
Show gratefully highlights community and publishing stories, not just technique.

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#111
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#69
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#177
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#129
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#7
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#12
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Andrew Janjigian - Breaducation: The Science and Practice of Baking Bread at Home
Q: How do you go about it?
Asked how he improved his baking while writing the book, Janjigian describes extensive practice and testing. He says this helped him move from occasionally producing his ideal loaf to making loaves close to his goal most of the time.
Andrew Janjigian - Breaducation: The Science and Practice of Baking Bread at Home
Q: What's the one move that you could suggest to them for this bake to make their baking more consistent?
Janjigian recommends mixing and fermenting more fully, since bakers often stop too soon out of caution and underdevelop dough structure or fermentation.
Edward Espe Brown - The Tassajara Bread Book (55th Anniversary)
Q: So could you just tell us what is a sponge method? Why do people use that?
Brown describes mixing starter with about half the flour and water, then letting the mixture sit so gluten and flavor develop. For sourdough, he lets it sit overnight; for yeasted bread, a shorter rest can serve a similar purpose.
Edward Espe Brown - The Tassajara Bread Book (55th Anniversary)
Q: What advice do you have for this baker to have a really great bake today?
Brown recommends studying each step and paying attention to the experience of working with the ingredients, rather than treating baking as a routine to complete.
Andrew Coe - American Bread: A History
Q: How do you translate an old recipe into something understandable?
Coe explains that historical recipes often assumed readers already knew cooking methods, so he interprets their shorthand and tests recipes in practice. Modern recipes, by contrast, may provide extremely detailed instructions for inexperienced bakers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bake This Book

What is Bake This Book about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, book-forward show that centers on bread cookbooks, sourdough culture, and the people who write and teach them. Episodes span from deep dives into legendary bakebooks and fermentation techniques to practical how-tos for home bakers, often blending craft, culture, and community. Guests typically include cookbook authors, bakers, millers, and educators who share craft-focused insights, publishing journeys, and advice for making sourdough and bread more approachable. A notable thread is the emphasis on community-building around baking, with conversations that celebrate accessible techniques, local grains, and the evolving role of physical cookbooks in a digital era. The format tends to be warm, informative, and conversation-driven... more

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4. Samuel Fromartz
5. Rose Wilde
6. Tom Cucuzza
7. Erik Pallant
8. Jennifer Lapidus

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