I spoke with several people about home breadmaking at Kevin's tasting last night and I wanted to post some of the resources we talked about.
http://www.breadtopia.com/ - This is the website that got me started into breadmaking. It features a no-kneed technique that is very easy to use. It also features easy to understand videos about the processes and many variations on the themes presented. Great site.
The Super Peel (
http://www.breadtopia.com/store/super-peel.html) - This is the absolute best baking tool I have bought. It allows you to build your loaf or pizza on the peel and very easily transfer it to a hot baking stone. This absolutely saved my pizzas, which were getting mangled as I tried to slide them onto the stone, but it also made my breadmaking so much easier. If you are interested in getting one, look for them on Ebay. I got mine there for half the price as breadtopia's site.
Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice (
http://www.amazon.com/Bread-Bakers-Apprentice-Mastering-Extraordinary/dp/1580082688/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228311457&sr=8-1)- This is my favorite bread cookbook. It features a lot of information about delayed-fermentation breads and all the flavors they can bring. The baguettes that Greg brought to the tasting were from this book. It is well worth the money.
I know that Christine and Greg each mentioned several other breadmaking books and sites. If you guys get a chance, can you post them here. I have a terrible memory, so I can't remember what they were, but I would definately like to check them out.
To quote Greg, "bread is really just solid beer." And I love it!
Breadmaking Resources