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The Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge!

May 4, 2009 by Nicole 81 Comments

Bread Baker's Apprentice

Do you want to bake some bread?  How about a lot of bread?  How about every single recipe in Peter Reinhart’s outstanding book, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice? Well, I have challenged myself to do just that, and I’m inviting you to join me!

I’ve gathered together 35 200 home bakers who are willing to take this challenge with me.  We’re scattered around the world, from all across the United States to Europe, India and Australia.  Some of us are novice bakers and some of us have been baking for 30+ years.  We’ve teamed up with one goal in mind: bake our way through The Bread Baker’s Apprentice.

Since we are still organizing the group and some members have yet to purchase the book, the goal to complete the first recipe will be two weeks from now, on May 18th.

If you are interested in what we’re doing, you can follow our progress here every Monday, beginning May 18th.  I will be posting photos and will keep you up to date with which recipe we will be working on for the following week.  I won’t be posting the recipes themselves, so if you want to try baking any of the breads with us, you will need to purchase the book.

Want to Bake Along With Us?

There are several ways for you to join in the fun!  First of all, you need a copy of Peter Reinhart’s The Bread Baker’s Apprentice.  Read the first section of the book carefully, as this will prepare you for the bread recipes in the second section of the book.  Then just jump in and bake some Anadama Bread!  Please visit The BBA Challenge Page for more details on how to participate in the group!

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  1. Caitlin says

    May 4, 2009 at 5:12 pm

    Dang! If I wasn't so busy with other baking goals, this would totally be on my list. Not to mention that I don't really need *another* baking book :P I'll impatiently wait for each week's bread though - kudos on taking on this project!
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  2. Amber says

    May 4, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I SO wish I could do this with you. I would love to become a better baker. Unfortunately, I'm in my last two classes to FINALLY complete my Bachelor's, so that really should take primary focus, even though I don't want it to! I wish everyone doing the challenge the best of luck, and I can't wait to see the results!
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  3. OmegaMom says

    May 4, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    My husband absolutely *loves* this book. I will have him follow along, but probably not join!
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  4. MyKitchenInHalfCups says

    May 4, 2009 at 7:16 pm

    So can I still join in this madness.
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  5. A&N says

    May 4, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    We'll do it!
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  6. Ashley says

    May 4, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    You guys are so brave. I really commend you and can't wait to follow along from the sidelines!
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  7. Margie says

    May 4, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    I AM SO IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, I would LOVE to be a part of this baking challenge. I purchased this book in September of 2007, and set about learning the art of sourdough bread making from Peter Reinhart. Little did I know how this would prove to be such a life altering experience. I commend you for offering this and hope that others will come along for the journey. Margie
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  8. Lauren says

    May 4, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Yay! I love seeing Johnson and Wales!!!
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  9. Lien says

    May 5, 2009 at 12:27 am

    This is a lovely idea, as a breadbaker I'm sooo tempted, but the once a week thing would keep me in a stranglehold to much, so I won't join. Have lots of fun baking guys!
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  10. ivyb says

    May 5, 2009 at 5:44 am

    Please add me to the list. I will be DELIGHTED to participate! Thank you and ... peace, ivyb,ny
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  11. Jane Bute says

    May 5, 2009 at 7:03 am

    How many recipes are there?
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  12. BBA says

    May 5, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Do I need a stand mixer? I don't own one.
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  13. Grace F. says

    May 5, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    I can't wait to follow your progress! Will you be letting us know which ones are the best tasting and possibly the healthiest options?
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  14. Ruby says

    May 5, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Sounds like fun, though I think I'll wait for the cookie challenge? hehe
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  15. SallyBR says

    May 5, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    Do I need to be a blogger to join? I am not.... I have a few questions - does everybody make the same kind of bread at the same time, of is the project to be tackled independently by each baker? I have the book and made a few recipes from it - I bake bread regularly (that is, every weekend minimum) and would be interested in joining the challenge. I think... :-)
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  16. Nicole says

    May 5, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Jane: It looks like we will be completing about 43 total recipes, although some might opt to try some extra variations as we go. The plan is to do one per week, but I'm sure we may take a break once in a while due to holidays, travel, etc. It's looks like we'll have close to a year of baking! :-) BBA: A stand mixer is not a necessity, but it will make things easier. Grace: I plan on giving weekly feedback on the bread, but won't be sharing the recipes since they are straight from the book. Sally: You certainly don't need to be a blogger to join this challenge! We have set up a google group where we can all communicate, give advice, and lend support.
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  17. Susan/Wild Yeast says

    May 5, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    This sounds like so much fun! I wish I could join but I think I'll have to content myself with eagerly following all your progress each Monday. Wow!
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  18. Todd says

    May 5, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    I Love This Challenge! Count me in. Will you send us an invite to the google group?
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  19. Breadchick Mary says

    May 6, 2009 at 8:49 am

    Yea, I need to join another challenge group like I need another hole in my head but.... Tanna convinced a few of us Bread Baking Babes to join in the fun. Hope I can keep up!!
    Reply
  20. Hélène says

    May 6, 2009 at 10:16 am

    This is such a great challenge.
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