There is nothing better than the delicious smell of baking bread. Take your bread-making game to the next level with these how-tos and problem-solvers, including making bread without yeast or baking powder, or maybe even without a pan! I also have loads of ideas on what to do with stale bread or how to get past not having a proofing basket. Your bread will be perfect in no time!
“Is my sourdough starter going bad?” is a common concern for newbie bakers attempting sourdough bread for the first time. Interestingly, even seasoned cooks may struggle to maintain their starters. Well, the good news is that sourdough starters are far more resilient than most people give them credit for. And you can always kickstart an…
Making delicious bread can be time consuming so, when you set out to make a perfect loaf, you should definitely consider making extra and freezing it for later. Next time you want homemade bread, it will be ready for you! Luckily, a lot of bread will freeze quite well which means it will taste just…
One of the main challenges of baking bread is having dough that’s too sticky. Yet, most of the time, this stickiness isn’t a flaw in the recipe! Experienced bakers will tell you that the wetter the dough, the better the bread. The problem is that there’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes…
Spotting the differences between bread and pizza dough can be challenging for non-expert bakers. Both have similar looks and, in fact, share the same essential ingredients. A lot of times, they can even be used interchangeably. However, what makes them really different is their moisture and gluten content, additional ingredients, fermentation duration, and the kneading…
There are times when you’re craving that fresh, warm taste of baked bread but can’t be bothered with the baking process. After all, making the dough can be a real challenge! You can end up with a dough that’s too soft and won’t hold its shape, or one that’s way too firm that you have…
The sad truth about bread is that it doesn’t stay fresh for very long. That beautiful loaf of sourdough gets hard after a day or two and that tasty, soft sliced bread gets crunchy all too quickly. It is such a shame! However, you should never, ever throw away leftover bread! There is so much…
There’s nothing better than a fresh loaf of bread, whether you’re enjoying afternoon sandwiches, spreading it with butter and homemade jam, or eating it with a cup of tea. You might buy bread from the supermarket or specialty bakeries or even bake your own loaf. Nevertheless, bread is a staple in all kitchens. One of the…
You’re scrolling through Instagram and stumble upon the perfect bread recipe. Flour, yeast, sugar, butter—you’ve got everything to bring the recipe to life, and you’re excited to make it happen. But as the reel continues, the baker effortlessly transfers their dough…into a loaf pan. You feel your smile turn upside down. A loaf pan? You…
Many of us know and love the smell of a warm loaf of bread baking in the oven. Freshly baked bread is quite different from the sliced loaves of packaged bread we buy from the grocery store. Making bread by hand is entirely possible and actually a wonderful experience, but many of us have time…
First of all, have you heard of a bread proofing basket? If you haven’t, I’m sure you would recognize it if you saw it. A bread proofing basket, most commonly made out of wood (but it can also be made out of plastic or wicker), is a round basket used to imprint a beautiful design…