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Author NEMO shares the recipes and process for making delicious vegan breads and more in the book “Bread, Pizza and Savoury Bases.”

The Synopsis

Bread, Pizza and Savoury Bases is the vegan baking handbook of the Terra Vegan by Nemo series: bread, pizza, focaccia, schiacciata, grissini, tigelle, piadine and bases for savoury tarts, all achievable in two hours with common kitchen equipment, without pre-ferments or endless waiting.

The volume presents the Terra Vegan Method applied to baking: speed, truth and replicability. Every recipe was tested with simple, preferably organic ingredients and a domestic oven. The progressive structure guides the reader from managing water and flour to using baking stones, cast-iron pots and steam baking.

Recipes cover: white and wholemeal bread, ciabatta, Ligurian and Apulian focaccia, high-hydration pizza, tray pizza, Tuscan schiacciata, Romagnan piadina, Modenese tigelle, Turinese grissini and savoury tart bases. Each includes precise timings, optimal temperatures and variants with alternative flours.

No animal ingredients in any recipe. This book proves that vegan baking is no compromise: it is a quality choice that restores autonomy and the pleasure of making things at home.

The ideal book for anyone who wants to bake reliable, uncomplicated bread at home every day.

THE REVIEW

This was yet another compelling cookbook in this vegan cookbook series. The author connects readers who may never have cooked vegan food before with the artistry and heartfelt connection many people have with baking bread; it is astonishing. The author also does a fantastic job of honing in on why baking bread is so revered by so many people, as it’s not only a point of nostalgia but a point of survival and hope throughout human history, allowing people to connect with nature on Earth through the ingredients and the physical act of kneading dough, which throughout history has often been the line between going hungry and surviving.

This heartfelt connection to baking bread is perfectly balanced with the many recipes readers can find in this book. The author clearly describes and uses vegan recipes and ingredients for each recipe in the book, including focaccia bread, a personal favorite Italian bread of this reader.

THE VERDICT

A great reference for making high-quality Italian-based breads with high-quality vegan ingredients, Author Nemo’s “Bread, Pizza and Savory Bases” is a must-read vegan cookbook. It features many fantastic recipes and uses several vegan ingredients, plus a rich history of making bread that surpasses vegan Italian cuisine and speaks to the heart of many cultures’ ability to learn and cook great food. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Nemo T.V. is an Italian author and culinary consultant specialising in the vegan transformation of traditional cuisine. His vision represents the intersection of Italy’s rich culinary heritage and a profound philosophy of respect for all forms of life.

At the heart of his work lies more than just flavour; it is an ethics rooted in planetary sustainability and the protection of animal welfare. Through his writing, Nemo offers a proven method for rediscovering heritage dishes through a plant-based lens, demonstrating that cooking can simultaneously be an act of love for tradition and a concrete commitment to the future of the Earth. His work invites readers to embrace a conscious lifestyle, where every ingredient is chosen for its nutritional value and its positive impact on the world around us.