The only thing better than the smell of a loaf of steaming, crusty, freshly baked bread is the pride of knowing that you baked it yourself. And the only thing better than that is knowing that you can have it any time you like! While some people are content to take up boxing to pound out pent-up frustrations, others of us could easily be persuaded to work out out tension in other more delicious ways.

Taking the time to measure out ingredients and get your hands into the dough can instantly transport a troubled mind out of the chaos of everyday life and straight into the tactile sensation of connecting to the sustenance of life.

The good news is that you can pick up this admirable talent relatively quickly with a little effort. In the book Mastering Bread, created by a team of actual master bread makers of the artisan movement, you learn the recipes and techniques to ensure mouth-watering results every time. This book is essentially a master class in bread making from a team of award-winning chefs that contains more than seventy recipes for their bestselling sourdough and yeast loaves as well as accompaniments to serve with the breads.

With skills like these, the next time you start feeling frustrated with life, you can turn to a bit of baking therapy and just make some bread and forget about it!