Tartine Book No. 3 Modern, Ancient, Classic, Whole



The narrative of Chad Robertson’s search for ancient flavors in heirloom grains is interwoven with 85 recipes for whole-grain versions of Tartine favorites. More than 100 photographs of the journey, the bread, the pastry and the people make this is a must-have reference for the modern baker.

The third in a series of classic, collectible cookbooks from Tartine Bakery & Cafe, one of the great bakeries, Tartine Book No. 3 is a revolutionary, and altogether timely, exploration of baking with whole grains. The narrative of Chad Robertson’s search for ancient flavors in heirloom grains is interwoven with 85 recipes for whole-grain versions of Tartine favorites. Robertson shares his groundbreaking new methods of bread baking including new techniques for whole-grain loaves, as well as porridge breads and loaves made with sprouted grains. This book also revisits the iconic Tartine Bakery pastry recipes, reformulating them to include whole grains, nut milks, and alternative sweeteners. More than 100 photographs of the journey, the bread, the pastry and the people make this is a must-have reference for the modern baker.

Chad Robertson is co-owner of Tartine Bakery & Cafe and Bar Tartine in San Francisco, where he lives.

“It’s common knowledge that the best bread in San Francisco—make that America—is made by the brilliant, obsessive baker Chad Robertson at his Mission District storefront,Tartine Bakery.”

—Daniel Patterson from Bon Appétit, Tastemakers 2012

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