Today's most popular diet trends emphasis the importance of 'real food' as opposed to highly-processed foods filled with unnatural ingredients. And no matter how many 'low-carb' diets advocate limiting bread consumption, bread remains the most popular staple food worldwide. Store-bought breads are generally full of preservatives and fresh bread from a bakery remains beyond many consumers' daily budgets. Breadmakers allow home cooks to make fresh, additive-free breads while saving time and money. Richard Ehrlich provides an excellent guide to breadmakers complete with a variety of delicious recipes exemplifying the often over-looked potential of this kitchen appliance.