Baka bröd

A compact, accessible introduction to bread baking from one of Sweden’s most trusted baking voices. “Baka bröd” (Bake Bread) contains 25 recipes for breads that anyone can make at home, from scones and honey loaves to overnight baguettes and cardamom buns.

Why Start Here

Johansson writes with the clarity that comes from teaching yourself something and remembering every stumbling block. At 108 pages, this is not an exhaustive reference. It is a confidence builder. Each recipe is designed to work on the first try, with tips on flour selection, dough handling, and the small adjustments that make the difference between good bread and great bread.

The book is written in Swedish and has not been translated into English. For Swedish-speaking bakers, it is the most approachable starting point available. For English-speaking readers interested in Johansson’s approach, his earlier book “Surdegsbröd” covers sourdough specifically.

What to Expect

A slim, beautifully photographed book with 25 varied recipes. Johansson covers both yeasted and long-fermented breads, sweet and savory, simple and slightly more ambitious. The tone is encouraging throughout, and the instructions assume no prior baking experience.