Bread, Fire, Time is a masterclass in artisan baking for the modern home kitchen. Blending science, craft, and storytelling, Stewart Kennedy guides readers from their very first loaf to bakery-quality bread and pizza that rival the best in the world. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Kennedy explains not just the how, but the why-demystifying fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking through approachable techniques and clear timelines. From the crackling crust of a rustic sourdough boule to the blistered perfection of Neapolitan pizza, readers learn how to harness simple ingredients-flour, water, salt, yeast-and transform them with patience, fire, and time. Whether you bake in a Brooklyn apartment, a small-town kitchen, or a farmhouse with a wood-fired oven, this book equips you with the knowledge, confidence, and joy to make bread that tells a story.