“A must-read for baking at home, or anywhere!” – Chef Daniel Boulud
Available September 16, 2025
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About the Book
Master the art of bread baking with Bread Etc., a comprehensive guide from expert bread baker, professor, and chef Matthew James Duffy. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this cookbook breaks down every aspect of mixing, shaping, and baking bread into clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
What You’ll Learn
- Over 100 recipes for yeasted breads, sourdough, pizza dough, and more
- Step-by-step techniques to improve your baking skills
- Expert tips and dough schedules to guide you through the process
- Creative ways to use leftover bread and sourdough discard
Inside the Book
- Yeasted Doughs – Classic breads like Pullman Bread and Challah, plus English Muffins, Bagels, and Pretzels
- Sourdoughs – From Beginner Sourdough to Brown Butter Oat Porridge Sourdough and Sourdough Sticky Buns
- Pizza Doughs – Five dough recipes to create restaurant-worthy pizzas in a home oven or pizza oven
- Leftover Bread & Sourdough Discard Recipes – Dishes like Sourdough Panzanella and Ricotta Gnocchi
With precise explanations, dough schedules, and step-by-step photographs, Bread Etc. will help you bake with confidence and create your own signature loaves.
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Praise for Bread Etc.
“Chef Matt has taken bread-making to an art form through his passion for baking, his respect for tradition, and his talent in creating approachable and easy recipes that will turn any novice into a master. His knowledge and precise techniques make this book a must-read for baking at home, or anywhere.”
— Chef Daniel Boulud
“When such simple ingredients can yield infinite results, we must be talking about bread. Matt is the master of bread-making technique, and with his approachable guidance, you will be babying your starter, peeking at your rising dough, and pacing as you wait for your own beautiful bread creations to cool down enough to slice. How satisfying!”
— Anna Olson
“Everybody needs a bread guy. Matt should be your bread guy. This book isn’t just a collection of recipes—it’s passion, precision, and the kind of bread that makes life better. Bread Etc. will help you bake bread so good it’ll make your grandma cry tears of joy, turn friends into lovers, bring family closer together, make the stars align and the world feel right.”
— Matty Matheson, New York Times bestselling author
“Matt is one of the most creative and tenacious bakers I know. His book distills his decade-plus of baking experience into an approachable and innovative tome that’ll have you cranking out deliciously crunchy loaves in no time.”
— Maurizio Leo, author of the James Beard Award-winning The Perfect Loaf
“In his debut cookbook, Matt breaks down the art of sourdough and yeasted bread, turning the recipes and techniques into a straightforward (and delicious!) experience. Designed with both beginner and intermediate bakers in mind and filled with helpful photos, this book offers all the guidance and knowledge you need to build your confidence and grow your bread-baking skills.”
— Sally McKenney, creator of Sally’s Baking Addiction
“You will never go wrong breaking bread with Matt Duffy. In Bread Etc., he offers delicious and detailed recipes for everything from sourdough to pizza. This book is sure to be a staple in your kitchen library.”
— Bonnie Stern, bestselling author of Don’t Worry, Just Cook
“Matthew has written the kind of book I love—one that’s approachable, practical, and deeply inspiring. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, Bread Etc. is filled with recipes and techniques that will leave you eager to bake. I can’t wait to dog-ear its pages and cover them in flour as I bake my way through it.”
— Michael Bonacini, co-founder, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality
“This book should be a staple in any library, not only because of the recipes, photos, and stories, but also because Matt so perfectly breaks down the ‘why’ behind what makes bread so important and delicious.”
— Gavin Kaysen, chef/owner of Spoon and Stable
“Bread Etc. is an invitation to fall in love with bread. Whether you’re shaping your first sourdough boule or diving into creative recipes like Cheddar and Chive Pierogies, Brown Butter Oat Porridge Sourdough, or Chocolate Focaccia, this book has you covered. Packed with tips, techniques, and fresh ideas for using every last crumb, it’s a must-have for anyone who finds joy in flour-covered hands.”
— Natalya Syanova, creator of @natashas_baking
“This is far more than just a cookbook. Not only does it have amazing recipes, but it also does a fantastic job of breaking down the fundamentals of baking. What an excellent resource that I wish I had access to earlier, and it’s one that I’ll definitely be using to help improve my bread moving forward.”
— Andy Hearnden, chef and creator of @andy_cooks
