The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook - Artisanal Baking from Around the World is a beautiful and inspiring book that takes you on a culinary journey to explore different baking techniques, traditions and cultures from around the globe. Written by Julia Turshen, a skilled cook who worked for years in the culinary industry, this book showcases over 60 artisanal bread recipes, including ones from Syria, Tunisia, Morocco, and more.

The book is a mix of both savory and sweet breads, ranging from classic sourdough loaves to flatbreads, muffins, and doughnuts. The recipes are accompanied by gorgeous photographs that truly capture the essence and beauty of each bread's unique texture, shape, and color. What really sets this book apart, however, is its emphasis on social justice and community building.

Turshen writes about the mission behind Hot Bread Kitchen, a community-driven bakery in New York City that trains and employs women from all backgrounds in the art of bread making. The recipes in this cookbook are all inspired by the bakery's diverse workforce and their culinary heritages, resulting in a compendium of incredible breads that is both delicious and culturally significant.

Beyond the recipes, The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook - Artisanal Baking from Around the World offers useful tips and tricks for baking, from the best tools to use to the best methods for shaping your dough. The book also includes fascinating stories and history about the different baking traditions featured throughout its pages, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in food and culture.

Overall, The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook - Artisanal Baking from Around the World is a must-read for anyone who loves bread, baking, or exploring how food connects people across the globe. With its captivating photography, rich cultural context, and delicious recipes, this book is sure to inspire readers to try their hand at making artisanal bread from around the world, and to appreciate the beauty and diversity of baking.