Modernist Bread: The Art And Science (modernist... May 2026

You can purchase the book through Amazon or Modernist Cuisine Gallery .

Modernist Bread: The Art and Science is a comprehensive, five-volume, 2,642-page encyclopedia by Nathan Myhrvold and Francisco Migoya that applies rigorous, data-driven scientific analysis to the craft of bread-making. Based on over 1,600 experiments conducted at the Modernist Cuisine laboratory in Seattle, the book reframes baking as a precise, high-tech endeavor, covering history, microbiology, and techniques, alongside over 1,200 recipes designed for both professionals and enthusiastic home bakers. The work has garnered critical acclaim, including a James Beard Award, for its innovative, evidence-based approach that challenges traditional baking assumptions. Modernist Bread: The Art and Science (Modernist...