In the pages of "Breaking Bread," Martin Philip kneads together the essence of his journey from a high-stakes finance career in New York City to the warm embrace of the King Arthur Flour bakery in Vermont, where he rises as the head bread baker. This book is more than a collection of seventy-five recipes; it is a profound meditation on the art of baking as a form of expressing love, crafting beauty, and connecting deeply with the ingredients that sustain us. Through a tapestry of personal anecdotes, Philip reveals how the simple act of baking bread can be a transformative experience, linking the soul to the hands, the heart to the mouth, and individuals to their communities and cultures. "Breaking Bread" invites readers into Philip's kitchen and life, sharing not only the technical skills required to produce loaves of unmatched flavor and beauty but also the philosophical insights gained from years of perfecting his craft. From rustic butter biscuits and sumptuous whiskey bread pudding of his Ozark childhood to elegant French baguettes and hearty focaccias, each recipe is a step on a path toward culinary and personal fulfillment. Illustrated with dozens of photographs and original hand-drawn illustrations, Philip's narrative is an intimate exploration of the alchemy of baking, urging us to embrace the staff of life, to take risks, and to live more fully by breaking bread with those we love.