Bread Simplified is the no-nonsense bread book you've been waiting for — written not by a chef, but by an engineer with a passion for process, a love of good bread, and a refreshing obsession with cutting out everything that doesn't need to be there. Whether you're a complete beginner intimidated by your first loaf or an experienced baker looking for a fresh approach, this book strips bread making down to its beautiful essentials: Mix. Shape. Bake. With hundreds of test loaves behind him, Paul has methodically eliminated the guesswork, the unnecessary steps, and the intimidating jargon — leaving only what actually matters. From foolproof no-knead yeast breads to naturally leavened sourdoughs, to indulgent enriched loaves, every recipe is built on a single foundational process that, once mastered, unlocks everything. No stand mixer. No kneading. No guilt about skipping the steps that don't move the needle. Just honest, primal ingredients, clear instructions, and bread so good your friends will think you've been hiding a culinary secret. You haven't — you've just been following the process.